{
  "id": 12383226,
  "title": "A$AP Rocky Announces Full-Tuition Scholarship for Roc Nation School of Music Students: ‘Turn That Vision Into Something Real’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/a-ap-rocky-announces-full-tuition-scholarship-for-roc-nation-school",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T13:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/asap-rocky-scholarship-roc-nation-school-1236354537/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A$AP Rocky, the Harlem-born hip-hop artist, is providing an aspiring music student with an unprecedented opportunity to earn a college degree without paying a single dime. Billboard has obtained exclusive information that the rapper has launched a full-tuition scholarship for incoming freshmen at the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports and Entertainment, located at LIU Brooklyn. Aspiring musicians who wish to apply for the scholarship have until December 15, 2026, to submit their applications.\n\nRocky's scholarship is the first of its kind, offering a complete four-year tuition waiver to a single student. The scholarship is part of Rocky's commitment to supporting young talent and helping them transform their dreams into reality. Speaking to Billboard, the rapper expressed his belief in empowering individuals to carve their own paths and encouraged others to do the same.\n\nThe Roc Nation School of Music, Sports and Entertainment, which currently enrolls around 300 students, offers six different bachelor of arts programs. These programs focus on music, including applied music, vocal performance, music technology, entrepreneurship, and production. According to the school, 25% of incoming freshmen have received Hope Scholarships, and 99% of the program's students receive some form of financial aid.\n\nNotable alumni of the Roc Nation School include DJ Khaled, Megan Thee Stallion, Young Guru, and NBA star LaMelo Ball. Jay-Z's longtime engineer, Guru, has recently taken on the role of Director of the Music Technology, Entrepreneurship & Production program. A$AP Rocky recently released his highly anticipated album, \"Don't Be Dumb,\" which debuted at the top of the Billboard 200 charts.",
  "summary": "DJ Khaled, Megan Thee Stallion, Young Guru & NBA star LaMelo Ball previously launched scholarships with the school.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Variety",
        "title": "A$AP Rocky Announces Four-Year Full-Tuition Roc Nation School Scholarship",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/a-ap-rocky-announces-four-year-full-tuition-roc-nation-school",
        "published": "2026-10-06T13:00:00.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}