For Students

The MLC has developed resources designed to help music industry, songwriting, and composition students at colleges and universities learn more about our organization and our work to achieve The MLC's mission. Check back often for new resources.

Student Ambassadors

The MLC Student Ambassador volunteer program provides U.S. college and university students the opportunity to earn the designation “MLC Student Ambassador” through an assessment of their knowledge about The MLC, and commitment to continued dissemination of information about The MLC. Program activities take place for 10 weeks during an academic period and can usually be completed in less than 20 minutes per week. During the time periods when applications are being accepted, you can click here to find the job posting on our Careers page. In the job posting you will also find a list of the benefits that participants in the program for the specific academic period will receive. Application availability dates are as follows:

Applications for the Winter Quarter/Spring Semester (part 1) will be accepted from December 2, 2024 to January 6, 2025 (program stars on January 6)

Applications for the Spring Quarter/Spring Semester (part 2) will be accepted from March 10, 2025 to March 24, 2025 (program starts on March 24)

Applications for the Summer Quarter/Summer Semester will be accepted from May 26, 2025 to June 9, 2025 (program stars on June 9)

Applications for the Fall Quarter/Fall Semester will be accepted from August 11, 2025 to September 22, 2025 (program starts on September 22)

For Student Ambassadors: The MLC Educational Event Support Program

We are excited to help you host an MLC Educational Event on your campus or in your community! Our Educational Event Support Program provides funds that can be used to towards minor expenses incurred when you host an event, such as food, beverages, and meeting room/classroom rental. Click here for more information and to request support.

Free Online Micro-Course The MLC 101: Introduction to The MLC

We have launched an online micro-course that is available to current college students. The course can be completed within about 2.5 hours if you also decide to take the practice quizzes at the end of each section. Once you complete the course (video lessons and readings) you are given a personalized PDF Certificate of Completion that you can download and keep, and provide to an instructor if you are asked to complete this micro-course as part of a college course assignment. If you decide to take the optional test at the end (which adds approximately another 30 minutes to the course), and pass the test with an 80% or higher, you are also awarded a digital badge. You must use your .edu email address to access the course, and once you are given access, you must complete it within 2 weeks or your account will be deactivated, and you will need to request enrollment again using the same form. Click here to complete our enrollment request form.