#NewYorkNotes @RecordingAcad GRAMMY MUSEUM® AND RECORDING ACADEMY® OPEN APPLICATIONS FOR FOURTH ANNUAL QUINN COLEMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
FIVE STUDENTS TO RECEIVE TUITION SUPPORT, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES DESIGNED TO LAUNCH FULL-TIME MUSIC CAREER
The GRAMMY Museum® and the Recording Academy® have announced the launch of the fourth annual Quinn Coleman Memorial Scholarship, honoring the vibrant life and legacy of the late music executive and DJ, Quinn Coleman, who passed away in 2020 at the age of 31. Known for his unwavering commitment to music, culture and community, Coleman’s passion continues through this scholarship, which supports college students shaping the future of music through innovation, storytelling and impact.
The program aims to elevate the next generation of creators and professionals in the music industry by providing professional development and resources that prepare students for full-time careers. Five students will be selected to receive:Two $1,000 tuition scholarships
A $500 stipend for interview preparation
Two $250 stipends for books and equipment
Access to financial and emotional wellness seminars
A spring internship at the Recording Academy or Latin Recording Academy®“Quinn believed deeply in the power of music and was passionate about using his platform to uplift emerging voices and open doors for the next generation of talent,” said Debra Lee, mother of Quinn Coleman and former CEO of BET Networks. “This scholarship is a true reflection of his generous spirit and carries forward his vision for a more inclusive music industry. I’m incredibly proud to see his legacy continue to empower future leaders in music.”
The scholarship is rooted in the mission of the Academy’s DREAM Network (Diversity Reimagined by Engaging All Musicmakers), which celebrates the cultural contributions of creators across eight resource groups and works to ensure the music community is fully represented.
Applications open on Friday, Oct. 10, and close on Friday, Nov. 14. Recipients will be announced on Tuesday, Dec. 9. To learn more about the Quinn Coleman Memorial Scholarship and apply, visit here.
ABOUT THE RECORDING ACADEMY
The Recording Academy represents the voices of performers, songwriters, producers, engineers, and all music professionals. Dedicated to ensuring the recording arts remain a thriving part of our shared cultural heritage, the Academy honors music's history while investing in its future through the GRAMMY Museum, advocates on behalf of music creators, supports music people in times of need through MusiCares®, and celebrates artistic excellence through the GRAMMY Awards ®— music's only peer-recognized accolade and highest achievement. As the world's leading society of music professionals, we work year-round to foster a more inspiring world for creators.
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The GRAMMY Museum is a nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating and exploring music from yesterday and today to inspire the music of tomorrow through exhibits, education, grants, preservation initiatives, and public programming. Paying tribute to our collective musical heritage, the Museum values and celebrates the dynamic connection in people’s diverse backgrounds and music’s many genres, telling stories that inspire us, and creative expression that leads change in our industry.
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