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Carlos Vives, Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation Offer Scholarship
Latin superstar Carlos Vives has partnered with the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation to supply a $200,000 four-year scholarship to pursue a bachelor's degree from Berklee College of Music.
The Carlos Vives Scholarship will be awarded to a talented music student with financial need interested in Latin music. The applications will be reviewed by the scholarship committee of the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation, which is comprised of diverse music professionals with extensive industry experience.
"It is an honor for us, that with the help of Carlos Vives we can support the new generation of musicians through a scholarship that will allow them to receive an education of the highest quality at Berklee College of Music," said Manolo Díaz, Sr. Vice President of the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation. "Carlos Vives not only represents excellence and musical achievement, but he will also transform the life of the scholarship beneficiary."
Interested students can apply via the Cultural Foundation's website by April 10, 2018. Applicants will be expected to submit two audition videos, provide two letters of recommendation and answer two essay questions. Responses can be in English, Spanish or Portuguese.
"The ability to support a new generation of Latin musicians brings me great joy," said Vives. "Being able to do this alongside the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation makes this even more special."
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