Congratulations to Jazz Voice student Harrison Candelario, from the studio of Sara Gazarek, for being selected by the Recording Academy®‘s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion team and the GRAMMY Museum® as a recipient of the Quinn Coleman Memorial Scholarship. Aiming to elevate the next generation of Black and Brown music creators, this scholarship offers a comprehensive internship and career development program for college students. As a recipient, Harrison will be awarded two $1,000 scholarships for tuition, a $500 stipend for interview preparation, two $250 stipends for books and equipment, and financial and emotional wellness seminars, in addition to being awarded a spring internship at the Recording Academy or Latin Recording Academy®.
Harrison was also chosen to participate in the Recording Academy and GRAMMY U’s mentorship program for the 2024-25 academic year, where he will be paired with GRAMMY-winner Steve Pageot.