In a continuing commitment to nurture future Black music industry leaders, Amazon Music and the Recording Academy’s Black Music Collective (BMC) have announced the return of the Your Future Is Now scholarship program for its fourth consecutive year.
The Black Music Collective and Amazon Music have announced the recipients of the 2024 "Your Future Is Now" scholarship program: Christia'n Chase Jarvis, Katheryn Moore, Chrysta Nichols, Langston Jackson, and Ariana Swindell.
The program, which launched in 2021, provides students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with both financial support and direct, hands-on experience in the music industry.
This year, five HBCU students will be awarded a $10,000 scholarship each and have the chance to engage in a career-defining rotation with department leads at Amazon Music and the Recording Academy. Alongside the individual scholarships, the program will grant two HBCUs $10,000 each for music program equipment, further investing in institutional resources for budding artists and music professionals.
Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy, expressed pride in the scholarship’s impact. “The program’s effect on our student cohorts has been nothing short of remarkable, and I couldn’t be prouder,” he said. “It’s crucial that we continue investing in the next generation of Black music creators and professionals, equipping them to lead and shape the future of the music industry.”
The Your Future Is Now scholarship is awarded to eligible U.S. citizens or permanent residents currently enrolled at an HBCU and pursuing a degree in music, music business, business administration, marketing, communications, or a related field. Requirements include a transcript, personal statement, a creative video showcasing their vision, and one recommendation. For more information about the Your Future Is Now scholarship program check the Recording Academy's website.
Learn more about the Recording Academy’s Black Music Collective and the "Your Future Is Now" scholarship program — and join the Recording Academy in cheering on these inspiring recipients as they charge into the future of music!