University of Southern California<\/p>\r\nMajor of Study: Business Administration\r\n
\u201cWith rising tuition and living costs, this scholarship gives me the relief I need to focus on my studies and take advantage of opportunities to advance my career.\u201d<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
New York City College of Technology<\/p>\n
Major of Study: Entertainment Technology<\/p>\n
\u201cI always had people telling me I couldn’t achieve my dreams, and receiving this scholarship shows me that there are people out there that do believe in me.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Spelman College<\/p>\n
Major of Study: Comparative Women’s Studies<\/p>\n
\u201cBeing a recipient motivates me to strive for excellence and to serve as a role model for other young women aspiring to make their mark in the industry.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Howard University<\/p>\n
Major of Study: Audio Production<\/p>\n
\u201cI’d like to send my overwhelming gratitude to Music Forward for investing in all my dreams and holding them valuable.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Drexel University<\/p>\n
Major of Study: Music Industry<\/p>\n
\u201cIt’s a validation of my passion for service, and my commitment to academic and professional excellence. Knowing that my efforts have been recognized in this way fills me with so much gratitude.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
2023 Scholarship Recipients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t#<\/span>2023<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\tJade Proctor<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\tTiffany Green Operator Scholarship<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>Hometown: Shreveport, LA<\/p>\n
Dillard University<\/p>\n
Major of Study:\u00a0Theatre Technology<\/p>\n
\u201cReceiving this scholarship is an immense blessing to me that I cannot thank Music Forward enough.\u00a0After years with family and financial issues, this is a rare light in the darkness that keeps me motivated to continue pursuing what\u2019s best for me. I\u2019ll be able to focus even more on completing my degree and preparing for future education.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t#<\/span>2023<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\tAsad Whitehead<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\tLive Nation Scholarship<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>Hometown: Eatontown, NJ<\/p>\n
Monmouth University<\/p>\n
Major of Study:\u00a0Music Industry<\/p>\n
\u201cWinning the Live Nation Scholarship means everything to me.\u00a0It represents a transformative milestone in my musical journey that will open doors to new opportunities and shape my future in the music industry. To me, this scholarship is not just a financial award, but instead a recognition of my dedication, talent, and potential as an aspiring professional. It serves as validation of the countless hours I have poured into honing my craft, refining my skills, and pursuing my passion.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t#<\/span>2023<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\tLogyn Rylander<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\tSteven J. Finkel Service Excellence Scholarship<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>Hometown: Lansdowne, PA<\/p>\n
Tennessee State University<\/p>\n
Major of Study: Commercial Music<\/p>\n
\u201cReceiving this scholarship means absolutely everything to me. While being a full-time college student, I\u2019m a restaurant host, a radio host, a saxophonist and bassoonist, an award show volunteer, and so much more.\u00a0I\u2019ve made it my mission to learn everything I can to reach my career dreams. This award says \u2018We see you. We see your work and we want to invest in you.\u2019 Receiving that encouragement from those who are where I want to be is a blessing.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t#<\/span>2023<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\tHugo Obori<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\tGovernors Ball Scholarship<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>Hometown: New York, NY<\/p>\n
New York University<\/p>\n
Major of Study:\u00a0Music Business<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is amazing to see that I have gotten the support of such great entities such as the Music Forward Foundation, Gov Ball, and Live Nation with this scholarship. They believe in me and my dreams.\u00a0It shows me that I am on the right path and motivates me to keep working hard to achieve those dreams.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t#<\/span>2023<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\tDespues Green<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\tDavid E. Ballard Scholarship<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>Hometown: Los Angeles, CA<\/p>\n
Los Angeles Southwest College<\/p>\n
Major of Study:\u00a0AA-IGETC: Music<\/p>\n
\u201cThis scholarship means that I may be ever closer to the types of people I want to be surrounded by.\u00a0It can feel unbelievable at times to believe that the way I express myself is appreciated in this time still.\u00a0 I am a bit more optimistic that we intend to fight the proverbial Good Fight.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t#<\/span>2023<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\tSayada Aklima Jannat<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\tAffinity Plus Scholarship<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>Hometown: Winona, MN<\/p>\n
Winona State University<\/p>\n
Major of Study:\u00a0Music Performance & Music Business<\/p>\n
\u201cThis scholarship means the world to me and makes a significant impact on my academic and personal goals. This scholarship not only provides me with financial aid but also serves as an inspiration and motivation to continue working hard toward my goals. It gives me a sense of responsibility to use my education to make a positive impact in my community and beyond. I will make sure to use this opportunity to its fullest and make the most out of it.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t#<\/span>2023<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\tBailey Frerichs<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\tAffinity Plus Scholarship<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>Hometown: Mankato, MN<\/p>\n
Minnesota State University, Mankato<\/p>\n
Major of Study: Music Industry<\/p>\n
\u201cReceiving the Affinity Plus Scholarship means more to me than I can truly give justice to with my words alone.\u00a0Finding out I was the 2023 recipient of this scholarship showed me that the hard work and sacrifices I have made to start building credibility and a name for myself in the music industry are not happening without appreciation and notice from those around me. I truly would be nowhere without the financial support and opportunities like this that have been graciously gifted to me.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n2022 Scholarship Recipients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t#<\/span>2022<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\tColin Clark-Bracewell<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\tAffinity Plus Scholarship<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>Hometown: Stillwater, MN<\/p>\n
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities<\/p>\n
Major of Study: Marketing<\/p>\n
“I\u2019m 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.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t#<\/span>2022<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\tHeather Howard<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\tSteven J. Finkel Scholarship<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>Hometown: Murfreesboro, TN<\/p>\n
Middle Tennessee State University<\/p>\n
Major of Study: Recording Industry & Music Business<\/p>\n
“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.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t#<\/span>2022<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\tNancy Rico-Mineros<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\tTiffany Green Operator Scholarship<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>Hometown: Camden, NJ<\/p>\n
New York University<\/p>\n
Major of Study: Music Technology<\/p>\n
“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.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t#<\/span>2022<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\tLiana Stern<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\tLive Nation Scholarship<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>Hometown: New York, NY<\/p>\n
University of Miami<\/p>\n
Major of Study: Public Relations and Music Business<\/p>\n
“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!”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t#<\/span>2022<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\tMaia Pivec<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\tAffinity Plus Scholarship<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>Hometown: Mankato, MN<\/p>\n
Minnesota State University Mankato<\/p>\n
Major of Study: Music Industry<\/p>\n
“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.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Hometown: Shreveport, LA<\/p>\n
Dillard University<\/p>\n
Major of Study:\u00a0Theatre Technology<\/p>\n
\u201cReceiving this scholarship is an immense blessing to me that I cannot thank Music Forward enough.\u00a0After years with family and financial issues, this is a rare light in the darkness that keeps me motivated to continue pursuing what\u2019s best for me. I\u2019ll be able to focus even more on completing my degree and preparing for future education.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Hometown: Eatontown, NJ<\/p>\n
Monmouth University<\/p>\n
Major of Study:\u00a0Music Industry<\/p>\n
\u201cWinning the Live Nation Scholarship means everything to me.\u00a0It represents a transformative milestone in my musical journey that will open doors to new opportunities and shape my future in the music industry. To me, this scholarship is not just a financial award, but instead a recognition of my dedication, talent, and potential as an aspiring professional. It serves as validation of the countless hours I have poured into honing my craft, refining my skills, and pursuing my passion.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Hometown: Lansdowne, PA<\/p>\n
Tennessee State University<\/p>\n
Major of Study: Commercial Music<\/p>\n
\u201cReceiving this scholarship means absolutely everything to me. While being a full-time college student, I\u2019m a restaurant host, a radio host, a saxophonist and bassoonist, an award show volunteer, and so much more.\u00a0I\u2019ve made it my mission to learn everything I can to reach my career dreams. This award says \u2018We see you. We see your work and we want to invest in you.\u2019 Receiving that encouragement from those who are where I want to be is a blessing.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Hometown: New York, NY<\/p>\n
New York University<\/p>\n
Major of Study:\u00a0Music Business<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is amazing to see that I have gotten the support of such great entities such as the Music Forward Foundation, Gov Ball, and Live Nation with this scholarship. They believe in me and my dreams.\u00a0It shows me that I am on the right path and motivates me to keep working hard to achieve those dreams.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA<\/p>\n
Los Angeles Southwest College<\/p>\n
Major of Study:\u00a0AA-IGETC: Music<\/p>\n
\u201cThis scholarship means that I may be ever closer to the types of people I want to be surrounded by.\u00a0It can feel unbelievable at times to believe that the way I express myself is appreciated in this time still.\u00a0 I am a bit more optimistic that we intend to fight the proverbial Good Fight.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Hometown: Winona, MN<\/p>\n
Winona State University<\/p>\n
Major of Study:\u00a0Music Performance & Music Business<\/p>\n
\u201cThis scholarship means the world to me and makes a significant impact on my academic and personal goals. This scholarship not only provides me with financial aid but also serves as an inspiration and motivation to continue working hard toward my goals. It gives me a sense of responsibility to use my education to make a positive impact in my community and beyond. I will make sure to use this opportunity to its fullest and make the most out of it.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Hometown: Mankato, MN<\/p>\n
Minnesota State University, Mankato<\/p>\n
Major of Study: Music Industry<\/p>\n
\u201cReceiving the Affinity Plus Scholarship means more to me than I can truly give justice to with my words alone.\u00a0Finding out I was the 2023 recipient of this scholarship showed me that the hard work and sacrifices I have made to start building credibility and a name for myself in the music industry are not happening without appreciation and notice from those around me. I truly would be nowhere without the financial support and opportunities like this that have been graciously gifted to me.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
2022 Scholarship Recipients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t#<\/span>2022<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\tColin Clark-Bracewell<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\tAffinity Plus Scholarship<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>Hometown: Stillwater, MN<\/p>\n
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities<\/p>\n
Major of Study: Marketing<\/p>\n
“I\u2019m 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.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t#<\/span>2022<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\tHeather Howard<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\tSteven J. Finkel Scholarship<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>Hometown: Murfreesboro, TN<\/p>\n
Middle Tennessee State University<\/p>\n
Major of Study: Recording Industry & Music Business<\/p>\n
“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.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t#<\/span>2022<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\tNancy Rico-Mineros<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\tTiffany Green Operator Scholarship<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>Hometown: Camden, NJ<\/p>\n
New York University<\/p>\n
Major of Study: Music Technology<\/p>\n
“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.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t#<\/span>2022<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\tLiana Stern<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\tLive Nation Scholarship<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>Hometown: New York, NY<\/p>\n
University of Miami<\/p>\n
Major of Study: Public Relations and Music Business<\/p>\n
“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!”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t#<\/span>2022<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\tMaia Pivec<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\tAffinity Plus Scholarship<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>Hometown: Mankato, MN<\/p>\n
Minnesota State University Mankato<\/p>\n
Major of Study: Music Industry<\/p>\n
“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.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Hometown: Stillwater, MN<\/p>\n
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities<\/p>\n
Major of Study: Marketing<\/p>\n
“I\u2019m 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.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Hometown: Murfreesboro, TN<\/p>\n
Middle Tennessee State University<\/p>\n
Major of Study: Recording Industry & Music Business<\/p>\n
“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.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Hometown: Camden, NJ<\/p>\n
New York University<\/p>\n
Major of Study: Music Technology<\/p>\n
“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.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Hometown: New York, NY<\/p>\n
University of Miami<\/p>\n
Major of Study: Public Relations and Music Business<\/p>\n
“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!”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Hometown: Mankato, MN<\/p>\n
Minnesota State University Mankato<\/p>\n
Major of Study: Music Industry<\/p>\n
“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.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t