The Black Music Coalition,BIMM Music Institute and rapper Wretch 32 have joined forces for a new scholarship which is dedicated to supporting the next generation of Black music industry professionals.
The new scholarship will support one Black student for a three year Bachelor’s Honours Degree in Music Business, Event Management, or Music Media, Marketing, and Communications.
Wretch will act as the official Scholarship Ambassador and will be a present figure across the three years of the course, sharing experiences and offering insight that he has applied in his day-to-day role as a respected and established music executive.
Wretch said on the partnership, “Music has always served as a lifeline to me and opened up a world that I may not have come to know otherwise. Understanding that power, and finding ways to pass that to future generations is crucial to legacy building and purpose. It is needed from all of us to sustain the art – a part of building is making sure it’s left in safe hands.”
Afryea Henry-Fontaine, Co-founder of The Black Music Coalition said on the scholarship, “It is our profound privilege to establish a dedicated music education scholarship that directly supports Black students. We believe that the increasing financial strain of further education shouldn’t be the reason our brightest talents miss out on a better future. BIMM Music Institute stands as a beacon of world-class educational excellence, and we are proud to have the unwavering support of Wretch 32 in our mission.
“Our aim is to empower young Black British creatives, affirming that a wealth of opportunities await them. This scholarship is a testament to our commitment to fostering talent and inclusivity within the music industry.”
David Rowe, Pro Vice-Chancellor at BIMM Music Institute added, “BIMM Music Institute is committed to shaping an industry that fully reflects the vibrant diversity of our cultural and musical landscape. Partnering with Wretch 32 and The Black Music Coalition to launch this inspiring scholarship at BIMM Music Institute London allows us to create meaningful opportunities for Black students, who are historically underrepresented in higher education, by empowering them to excel in their education and throughout their careers.”
Applications for the scholarship are open now and close on Friday 30th May 2025. The application form can be found here.