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Manhattan School of Music Hugh Masekela Scholarship applications are open

19 Sep 2019

Applications for the 2020 Manhattan School of Music Hugh Masekela Scholarship are open until 1 December 2019.

Hugh Masekela. Image supplied.

The scholarship is aimed at young South African musical talent who face social, cultural and economic challenges, and have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to advancing their craft.

Six qualifying students – over three years – will receive a scholarship to attend the music conservatories – an institution where a young Masekela studied for four years.

The Hugh Masekela Heritage Scholarship is a joint initiative of the Hugh Masekela Heritage Foundation, The ELMA Music Foundation and the Manhattan School of Music.

Throughout his life, Masekela was an exemplar of the principle that ‘the learning never ends’ – his curiosity, eagerness to learn and collaborate with others was a hallmark of his appeal to audiences and fellow-creatives alike.

Tell all your South African jazz musician friends about the Hugh Masekela Heritage Scholarship, full 3 year scholarship to @MSMnyc "to exceptional South African musicians." Applications for the 2020-2021 Academic Year will be available September 1, 2019. https://t.co/XfsM0HNKr7
— Africa is a Country (@africasacountry) September 18, 2019

Similarly, his lifelong obsession with showcasing and preserving African heritage, particularly through music, earned him a dedicated fanbase the world over.

All applications should be submitted directly to the Manhattan School of Music via the website.