Hometown: Mankato, MN
Minnesota State University Mankato
Major of Study: Music Industry
“I cannot afford college and therefore rely on loans, grants, and scholarships to be able to sustain my education. Receiving this scholarship not only means that I will be able to continue learning about what I love – music – but it also shows me that there are people and organizations who love music as much as I do and are willing to support others to continue to benefit such an important industry.”Hometown: New York, NY
University of Miami
Major of Study: Public Relations and Music Business
“College debt can be a career hindrance, so receiving this scholarship means that I can focus on developing myself into an industry professional without the added financial stress. Having one less loan to repay, will give me more freedom and independence post-graduation. To be selected for this scholarship out of thousands of applicants means that all the hard work and time I have dedicated to pursuing my career has paid off!”
Hometown: Camden, NJ
New York University
Major of Study: Music Technology
“Receiving this scholarship means that there are people out there who believe in me and are willing to invest in my dream of working in the music industry. Following the death of my mom back in 2020, my future in the music industry seemed uncertain. Receiving this scholarship affirms that I am on the right path and that there are people who are willing to support me.”
Hometown: Murfreesboro, TN
Middle Tennessee State University
Major of Study: Recording Industry & Music Business
“By receiving this scholarship, I am able to pay for my senior year in full and my family does not have to carry the burden of trying to figure out how to support me through my final two semesters of my undergraduate degree. This means the world to me as I have spent the last 3 years studying hard, working hard, and putting my best foot forward so that I could thrive and be successful in my educational career. This scholarship allows me to focus on my education and leave the worries behind.”
Hometown: Stillwater, MN
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Major of Study: Marketing
“I’m excited to receive the Affinity Plus Scholarship since it will allow me to continue growing and pursuing my dream of a career in music. My long-term goal is to be a touring artist and to create with the artists I look up to. This means a lot of my time and money will have to be dedicated to my music career, and the Affinity Plus Scholarship makes this possible. I also hope to eventually give back and support the communities that have helped me along the way.”
Hometown: Oceanside, CA
MiraCosta College
Major of Study: Music Technology
“I have been unemployed the last year due to COVID, and am facing further financial burdens this next year. Receiving this scholarship was a miracle in assisting me in continuing my education and path as an artist.“
Hometown: Summerville, SC
Queens University of Charlotte
Major of Study: Arts Leadership and Administration
“This scholarship will allow me to focus on aligning my passion, knowledge, and understanding of music to elevate me into my future career. To be able to pass on my love for music is what matters most to me.”
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Columbia College Chicago
Major of Study: Music Business
“Receiving this scholarship lets me know that there are people who believe in me and my plans for the music industry. It means that I have more of a responsibility to continue doing my very best in executing my vision, and I cannot wait to see what I am able to make of it!”
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
New York University
Major of Study: Recorded Music
“I want technological innovation to be at the core of what I get to work on in the music industry. This scholarship reassures me that I have the potential to leave an impact on the future of the music industry.”
Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
Berklee College of Music
Major of Study: Music Business
“Receiving this scholarship has changed my perspective in the overall pursuit of my goals. I hope that others who feel that they are in the same position as I once was, are able to look at my accomplishment as something they are capable of achieving as well.”
Hometown: Brooklyn Park, MN
Minnesota State University- Mankato
Major of Study: Music Industry
“This scholarship validates the hard work that I’ve put in so far and reaffirms my decision to pursue an education and career in the music industry. It boosts my confidence that I am on the right path towards a successful music industry career.”
Hometown: San Antonio, TX
Belmont University
Major of Study: Music Business
“I believe that music brings us together and I want to create spaces where people feel connected with each other. As a woman entering this industry, I also want to promote inclusivity and diversity, to ensure that future leaders continue to be represented.”
Hometown: Brockton, MA
Howard University
Major of Study: Music Composition and Theory
“This scholarship gives me hope that I can transcend my own limits as well as push the limits within the music industry. It means to me that my dreams are valuable and impactful enough that others believe in it too.”
Hometown: Wyoming, OH
University of Louisville
Major of Study: Marketing
“Receiving this scholarship means the world to me. As someone who has worked inside Live Nation venues while in college, it is great to see the company I love give back to students trying to find their place in the industry.”
Hometown: Camden, NJ
NYU Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music
Major of Study: Recorded Music
“It feels good to know that there are people who believe in me and my vision. I want to aid in the creation of a music industry that is inclusive of Black women in positions of power and leverage. I wish to evoke change, help create visibility, generate equity, and build a network of incredible Black women…to show the next generation of young Black girls who want to work in the music industry that they can, because someone that looks like them is so they can too.”
Hometown: Oconto, MN
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Major of Study: Entertainment Industry and Technology
“This scholarship gives me confidence that what I have been working for is worthwhile and professionals in the industry see potential in me. I believe that women in the entertainment industry bring unique values…and I envision myself spreading the female perspective to be a voice for other women.”
Hometown: Dothan, AL
Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
Major of Study: Music Industry/Management
“As a first-generation college student, I know that I must continue to identify opportunities that allow me to set myself up for success. With the US Concerts Scholarship, I will be able to further my education in live music production and artist management. The scholarship brings me closer to my goals of supporting the discovery of independent artists and focusing on mental health in the industry.”
Hometown: Bogota, Colombia
The College of Saint Rose, Albany, NY
Major of Study: Music Industry
“This scholarship strives to support women in an industry that is mostly male-dominated. I am extremely honored and eager to utilize this support towards my education, in order to help both my personal career, as well as other women pursuing careers in the music industry.”
Hometown: Boardman, OH
Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA
Major of Study: Music Business/Management
“This scholarship is a testament to the values my parents and advisors instilled in me at a young age and confirms that I have found my own “stage” or purpose in the music industry. I will continue to dedicate my life to giving before taking, helping instead of hurting, and collaborating rather than competing. I am blessed and honored to be acknowledged for this award.”
Hometown: Inglewood, CA
The Los Angeles Film School, Los Angeles, CA
Major of Study: Audio Production
“This scholarship is a blessing. It gives me hope that if I continue to work hard good things are coming and gives me reassurance that I am on the right path. I want to finish strong, and put this to good use for a better and brighter future.”