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GRAMMY WINNER DJ KHALED
rammy-winning musician, record executive and entrepreneur DJ Khaled announced a full, four-year scholarship for a student seeking to attend the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports and Entertainment at Long Island University.
DJ Khaled joins a growing list of high-profile talent that provide scholarship opportunities for students at the Roc Nation School, including three-time, Grammy-winning artist Megan Thee Stallion, 2021 NBA Rookie of the Year and Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball and Grammy Award-winning audio engineer and producer Gimel “Young Guru” Keaton.
Khaled said he his fiancée Nicole Tuck have always shared a passion for using their influence to helping others in need.
“Even before we met each other, we both had a love for giving back,” Khaled said about the scholarship.
“Giving back has always been a priority in my life and her life. We're raising our kids to see that you have to work hard but also always give back and show love,” he added. “We have a team that works year-round nonstop on how can we give back, do more, uplift, inspire, motivate and hug all the kids in need. Inspire them to keep going and not just the kids, but also the families, the mothers and fathers and give out scholarships.”
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Applicants will submit a written or three-minute video describing their personal definition of success and how the scholarship will empower them to create the best version of themselves, along with where they see themselves in 10 years and how they plan to get there.