A$AP Rocky Offers 4-Year Scholarship

A$AP Rocky has announced a four-year full-tuition scholarship for a student to attend the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment at Long Island University. The scholarship, which is now open for applications, will provide a first-time freshman student with access to an environment that connects academic learning with real-world opportunities in the entertainment industry.

The scholarship is open to students seeking enrollment at the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment for Fall 2027, with applications closing on December 15, 2026. Interested students can submit their applications at apply.liu.edu/rn.

A$AP Rocky said, "I’m a big believer in creating your own lane and giving people the opportunity to do the same. There are so many talented young people with ideas, ambition and something important to say. This scholarship is about helping one of them turn that vision into something real."

The Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment at Long Island University began enrolling students in Fall 2021 and provides Roc Nation Hope Scholarships to 25 percent of enrolled students, enabling recipients to graduate with a four-year full-tuition scholarship. Other artists and entertainment leaders who have established scholarships for students attending the Roc Nation School include DJ Khaled, Megan Thee Stallion, and LaMelo Ball.

## Why it matters The scholarship is significant as it provides an opportunity for a talented student to pursue a four-year education at the Roc Nation School while gaining access to real-world opportunities in the entertainment industry. The Roc Nation School combines academic instruction with immersive opportunities designed to help students build practical experience and professional networks.

The scholarship is also a testament to A$AP Rocky's commitment to giving back to the community and providing opportunities for young people to pursue their passions. With the scholarship, A$AP Rocky is helping to create a pipeline of talented individuals who can make a meaningful impact in the entertainment industry.