Scholarships
Talent is everywhere. Opportunity shouldn’t be rare. Our scholarships open doors for exceptional students with financial need providing access to education, mentorship, industry exposure, and the long-term support needed to thrive.
Scholarship Opportunities
Designed to meet talent where it is—and take it further.
- Prodigy Scholarship — A scholarship with wrap around services valued at $250,000
- Berklee & Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation Emerging Talent Scholarship — A scholarship with pathway services valued at $275,000 at Berklee College of Music.
- Frost School of Music - Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation Scholarship —A scholarship with pathway services valued from $32,000–$265,000 at Frost School of Music at the University of Miami.
- Gifted Tuition Scholarships —Scholarshps with pathway services valued at $120,000 at multiple institutions. In 2026, these scholarships include the Kany García Scholarship, Celia Cruz Legacy Scholarship, and Manolo Díaz Scholarship.
- Tuition Assistance Scholarships —Scholarships valued at $7,500–$12,500 at multiple scholarships annually. In 2026, these scholarships include the following:
- Tuition Assistance Scholarship sponsored by Bulova — A scholarship with pathway services of up to $10,000 and includes an educational experience during the 27th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards in November 2026.
- Gibson Gives Tuition Assistance Scholarships — Three scholarships with pathway services of up to $12,500 each. This scholarship includes a Gibson, Epiphone, Kramer, Tobias, guitar or bass.
- Tuition Assistance Scholarship sponsored by Amazon — A scholarship with pathway services of up to $10,000 and includes an educational experience during the 27th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards in November 2026.
Why Our Model Works
More than financial assistance. It’s a pathway forward.
Each scholarship includes:
- Financial support that removes barriers to higher education
- Career mentorship and industry exposure from music and entertainment professionals
- Wrap around support—including alumni mentorship, Learning Labs with industry experts, professional development, and career‑building resources
- A global peer network of emerging creators and leaders
Result: Over 90% of our scholarship recipients graduate and enter the music industry prepared to lead.
Impact Snapshot
Our initiatives create lasting results across the Latin music ecosystem.
$15M+
invested in Latin music education and cultural preservation initiatives
477
scholarships awarded to talented students expanding access to higher education
$285k+
granted for researching and preserving Latin music heritage
9M+
students reached through educational outreach and mentorship programs
90%
college completion rate compared to the national average of 60%
$2M+
invested in music education programs and instrument donations
Your support helps create opportunities that uplift communities, preserve cultural heritage, and inspire the next generation.
Support student success and mentorship
Success Stories
Nicolle Horbath
2018 Carlos Vives Scholarship winner
Nico González
2017 and 2019 Tuition Assistance Scholarship winner
Scholarship Testimonies
Arlen Borrego Miranda
2025 Warner Music Latina Scholarship winner
“Music has saved my life. Finding this path from a young age and having the opportunity to pursue this dream, thanks to the support of Warner Music Latina and the incredible Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation, exceeds everything I ever imagined"
Jesús Molina
2019 Emilio and Gloria Estefan Scholarship winner
"The Juan Luis Guerra Scholarship didn’t just open the doors to my education—it opened the doors to the world. I’m forever grateful for the opportunity to grow, create, and share my music globally."
Carolina Mercado
Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation Alumni
"Thank you to the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation for supporting me in completing my musical studies. Music is my light, my guide, and my remedy for life itself—it has the unique ability to reflect my inner world. I believe it holds the power to transform, from sparking a smile to igniting social revolutions."
Sergio de Miguel
Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation Alumni
The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation's generous support has been nothing short of life-changing. It's not just about funding my education in music; it's about empowering me to pursue my dreams, gain independence, and step confidently into the world. I am profoundly grateful for the opportunity they gave me!
Donor Testimonials
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Scholarship Ceremonies
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