44 music students worldwide will receive scholarships to help finance their education
MIAMI (JULY 10, 2019)—The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® announced today the recipients of its annual Gifted Tuition Scholarship and Tuition Assistance Scholarship, which will allow 43 talented music students from diverse backgrounds with a great passion for Latin music attend some of the most prestigious universities in the world and pursue their musical dreams. The recipients join the winner of the Emilio and Gloria Estefan Scholarship Sergio De Miguel Jorquera, who last month was awarded a scholarship to Berklee College of Music in Boston with a maximum value of $200,000.
Since its establishment five years ago, the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation has donated a remarkable $5 million USD toward scholarships, musical instrument donations, and educational events in Ibero-America.
"Latin music is as popular as it has ever been thanks to a community of talented artists, passionate fans, and a culture that keeps it going strong," said Manolo Díaz, Sr. Vice President, Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation. "We continue to work hard to accomplish our mission, and we are grateful that we are able to set our music up for a strong future thanks to the support of our donors."
Gifted Tuition Scholarship Recipients:
The following three students will receive the Gifted Tuition Scholarship, with a maximum value of $100,000 USD each, which will support a portion of the tuition costs for the university or college of their choice:
- Andrés Escalona, electric bassist from Colombia
- Juan Pablo Faundez, drummer from Chile
- Juan Sebastían Malagon, flutist from Colombia
Tuition Assistance Scholarship Recipients:
In addition, 40 students will receive the Tuition Assistance Scholarship, a one-time scholarship with a maximum value of up to $10,000 USD, toward the tuition costs for the university or college of their choice. Following is a list of students who are receiving a Tuition Assistance Scholarship for 2019, including their country of origin, principal instrument, and the college or university they will attend.
The 2019 scholarship recipients were carefully selected by the Latin GRAMMY Foundation's Scholarship Committee, which is tasked with meticulously evaluating a highly competitive pool of aspiring musicians on a variety of skills and rigorous policies developed by the Latin GRAMMY Foundation. Additionally, the recipients of the Gifted Tuition Scholarships and Emilio and Gloria Estefan Scholarship are required to maintain a minimum 3.5 GPA and meet the standards of academic excellence set forth by the Latin GRAMMY Foundation and their respective institution to qualify for scholarship renewal during their college tenure, which is assessed each semester.
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ABOUT THE LATIN GRAMMY CULTURAL FOUNDATION:
The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation was established by The Latin Recording Academy® to promote international awareness and appreciation of the significant contributions of Latin music and its makers to the world's culture, and to protect its rich musical legacy and heritage. The Foundation's primary charitable focus is to provide scholarships to students interested in Latin music with financial needs, as well as grants to scholars and organizations worldwide for research and preservation of diverse Latin music genres. Take action in supporting our mission by donating today via our Facebook page. For additional information, please visit us at www.latingrammyculturalfoundation.com. For the latest news and exclusive content, follow us at @latingrammyfdn on Twitter and Instagram, and Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation on Facebook.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
The Lippin Group on behalf of the Latin Recording Academy
Elina Adut
323.965.1990
Eadut@lippingroup.com
The Latin Recording Academy
Soledad Estrella
305.576.0036
Soledad.Estrella@grammy.com