Scholarship and Grant Applications
Welcome to the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation applications section!
Below you will find all the information you need to apply for our grant and scholarship opportunities.
Grants:
Latin Music Research and Preservation Grants 2021
THE 2021 GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS WILL BE OPEN FROM SEPTEMBER 15TH TO NOVEMBER 20TH, 2020!
The LGCF awards grants for up to $5,000 USD to projects presented by scholars, cultural institutions and nonprofit organizations worldwide for the research and preservation of Latin music genres. Promoting results of scholarly research, and documenting and preserving information about Latin music genres should be the main focus of the projects. To review the guidelines and apply for a grant with the LGCF please click on the links below.
The application process will start on September 15th, 2020. All applications are due November 20th, 2020, 11:59 p.m. EST. Applications that are late, incomplete or not within the guidelines, will not be reviewed. The award selection will be made through a competitive process guided by experts of the Grant Committee of the LGCF, according to Foundation policies. All applicants will be notified by email the last week of January 2021 with the results. Winners will be also announced the last week of January 2021 on this page. Good luck to all applicants!
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» Review 2021 Latin Music Research Grant Guidelines and funding information (PDF) « CLICK HERE »
» Review 2021 Latin Music Preservation Grant Guidelines and funding information (PDF) « CLICK HERE »
» Please create a username and password to log in and complete an application for the 2021 Grant Program « CLICK HERE »
» If you have any questions after reviewing the guidelines please write to lgcf@grammy.com
Scholarships:
Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation Scholarship Program
THE 2021 JUANES SCHOLARSHIP, GIFTED TUITION SCHOLARSHIP AND TUITION ASSISTANCE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PROCESS WILL BE OPEN FROM DECEMBER 14TH,2020 TO APRIL 10TH,2021!
The LGCF scholarship awards are offered to very gifted music students previously admitted to the college or university of their preference, interested in Latin music genres, preferably between 17 and 24 years old and with severe financial needs, to study a four-year bachelor’s degree in music. Selected applicants will receive tuition assistance through a three-tiered program of support.
Students interested in applying to the Juanes Scholarship, must be previously admitted to Berklee College of Music to the Fall 2021 semester. All applicants must upload their acceptance letter to the LGCF Scholarship Application.
• The Juanes Scholarship will be awarded to (1) one student who is exceptionally gifted, is interested in Latin music and needs financial assistance to start his/her education at Berklee College of Music. The four-year scholarship, which holds a maximum value of $200,000 USD, will be awarded towards a bachelor's degree in music.
Students interested in applying for the Gifted Tuition Scholarships and Tuition Assistance Scholarships must be previously admitted to a four-year bachelor’s degree program in music at the college or university of their choice. All applicants must upload their acceptance letter to the LGCF Scholarship Application.
• Three Gifted Tuition Scholarships of $25,000 annually for four years, of up to $100,000, will be awarded for full time study of a four-year bachelor’s degree in music starting their studies in Fall 2021. This award will cover tuition costs only.
• 40 Tuition Assistance Scholarships will be awarded to students pursuing or starting a four-year bachelor’s degree in Fall 2021 of up to $10,000 each for tuition costs only. This is a one-time award that will cover totally or partially the tuition amount not covered by other scholarships. This award will only cover tuitions costs and will only be valid for one year of study for the following semesters: Fall 2021 and Spring 2022.
Please review the Scholarship Award Guidelines below before completing your LGCF Scholarship Application. Scholarship selection and awards process will be guided by the Scholarship Committee of the LGCF, under rigorous policies developed by the Foundation. The scholarship recipients will become Goodwill Promoters of the Foundation, joining in promoting its mission, service to communities, and furthering its good works. Deadline to apply is April 10th, 2021 at 11:59pm ET. The Juanes Scholarship winner will be contacted the last week of April 2021. Applicants of the Gifted Tuition Scholarship and Tuition Assistance Scholarship will be contacted during the first two weeks of July 2021 with the results. Good luck to all applicants!
»The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation announces winners of the 2020 Gifted Tuition Scholarships and Tuition Assistance Scholarships...«READ MORE»
» To review the 2021 Scholarship Guidelines and for more information « CLICK HERE »
» Please create a username and password to log in and complete an application for the Scholarship Program « CLICK HERE »
» If you have any questions after reviewing the guidelines please write to lgcf@grammy.com