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$2,500 Scholarship for BIPOC Students Studying Music, Due: 7/1

June 18, 2025

Background: Grammy-winning producer Kelvin Wooten created this scholarship to help underrepresented students chase their dreams in the music industry. After years of working with famous artists, Kelvin started WoodaWorx in Huntsville, Alabama, to give new and unknown musicians a place to create and share their sound. In 2019, he expanded by selling music samples to help others make the music they believe should exist. This scholarship gives BIPOC students a chance to share their passion for music and explain why the arts matter to culture.


Eligibility:
🎓 BIPOC high school seniors
🎶 BIPOC undergraduate students studying music

Requirements:
📹 Submit a video sharing your background
🎤 Explain why you chose music
🎨 Share why the arts are important to culture

Scholarship Amount:
💰 1st: $2,500
💰 2nd: $1,500
💰 3rd: $1,000

Deadline:
📅 July 1, 2025


APPLY HERE


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