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HBCU Stars Shine: 22 Earn Scholarships
15 Oct
Summary
- 22 HBCU students received scholarships totaling $220,000.
- Ten HBCU music programs received grants totaling $100,000.
- The program aims to cultivate future music industry leaders.
Established in 2021, the "Your Future Is Now" scholarship program has successfully funded 22 HBCU students with $220,000 in scholarships. This year's recipients will also benefit from extensive networking opportunities and immersive experiences within the music industry. The program, a collaboration between the Recording Academy's Black Music Collective and Amazon Music, aims to foster emerging talent at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
In addition to individual scholarships, the initiative has awarded $100,000 in grants to ten HBCU music programs, enhancing their resources for music education. This year, Howard University and Spelman College music programs each received a $10,000 grant for equipment. The Black Music Collective actively works to advance opportunities for Black music creators and promote representation within the music field.
