NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2022 – The ASCAP Foundation launches its first scholarship to support creators and performers of Latin descent who are writing and/or performing Latin music predominantly in Spanish. 

The ASCAP Foundation Latin Initiative Scholarship, “Tu Música,” will benefit undergraduate or graduate students of Latin descent who are planning to pursue a career in music and/or a performance career in Latin music. Two recipients will each receive a $2,500 scholarship award to be used towards school tuition.

“We are excited to offer this new scholarship to support the education of future Latin music creators and provide opportunities for them to learn and excel at their craft,” said The ASCAP Foundation Executive Director Nicole George-Middleton. “We want to help increase representation in the Latin music communities at the college level as well as recognize new Latin music and upcoming talent.”

The ASCAP Foundation Latin Initiative Scholarship application period begins October 3, 2022 and ends at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on November 3, 2022. Applicants are judged by industry professionals in Latin music on the quality of works/performance and ability to demonstrate proficiency in songwriting, composing or performing of Latin music. The rules and application process can be found at http://www.ascap.com/tumusica. For further information, please email tumusicalatin@ascap.com.

About The ASCAP Foundation

Founded in 1975, The ASCAP Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to supporting American music creators and encouraging their development through music education, talent development and humanitarian programs. Included in these are songwriting workshops, grants, scholarships, awards, recognition and community outreach programs. The ASCAP Foundation is supported by contributions from ASCAP members and from music lovers throughout the United States.www.ascapfoundation.org.

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