Today, the Recording Academy’s Black Music Collective (BMC) and Amazon Music announced the launch of their third annual "Your Future Is Now" scholarship program. The program aims to provide HBCU students the opportunity to explore all facets of the music industry. The program also offers students networking opportunities with revered music industry leaders, including an immersive rotational program with Amazon Music and Recording Academy department leads. Five students will be chosen to participate in the program and will each receive a $10,000 scholarship. Additionally, the BMC and Amazon Music will award two HBCUs $10,000 grants each for equipment for their music programs.
The scholarship application opens today, April 3. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident currently enrolled at an HBCU pursuing a bachelor’s degree in music, music business, business administration, marketing, communications, or a related field of study. All applicants must submit a current and complete grades transcript, a personal statement, a creative video showcasing your creativity, and one online recommendation. The deadline to apply for the scholarship is Fri, April 28. Selected scholarship recipients will be announced on Mon, May 8. The scholarship application can be found at the scholarship's web site.
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