43 Scholarships Awarded to Music Students Worldwide
MIAMI – The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation awarded the Sebastián Yatra Scholarship to Cuban double bass player Leo Luna Roblejo during a special ceremony in Miami, marking a significant milestone in the Foundation’s commitment to fostering musical talent. This scholarship, valued up to $250,000, will allow Luna Roblejo to pursue a bachelor’s degree at Berklee College of Music in Boston this fall. The award supports all costs associated with his education, including tuition, room, board, and mentorship opportunities.
Known as the Prodigy Scholarship, it has been an annual initiative for the past ten years, sponsored by Latin music icons to enhance music education and celebrate Latin music genres. Previous sponsors include prominent artists such as Nicky Jam, Sofia Carson, and Juanes, among others.
After a highly competitive selection process, Luna Roblejo was chosen from a pool of hundreds of applicants worldwide. Since its inception, the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation has awarded over $10 million in scholarships, grants, and educational programs across the United States and Ibero-America.
“We are thrilled to present our tenth Prodigy Scholarship, continuing our mission to empower the next generation of Latin music creators,” said Raquel “Rocky” Egusquiza, Executive Director of the Foundation. “Thanks to the generosity of artists like Sebastián Yatra, we enable talented students to follow their passion for music and honor the rich legacy of Latin music.”
“It’s an honor to support young musicians on their journey,” shared Yatra. “Music has the transformative power to unify cultures, and I’m excited to see how gifted individuals like Leo will contribute to the future of Latin music.”
Luna Roblejo expressed his gratitude, stating, “Receiving this scholarship is an unimaginable opportunity. I will work diligently to honor this gift and make everyone proud.”
The Foundation also announced the recipients of multiple scholarships, including the Gifted Tuition, Tuition Assistance, Bulova, and Gibson Gives scholarships, benefiting 43 talented students from diverse backgrounds and offering pathways to some of the most prestigious music institutions globally.
Gifted Tuition Scholarship Recipients:
- Abraham Jiménez Sánchez, pianist from the Dominican Republic
- Marcos Castilla Jiménez, pianist from Spain
- Melany Fiorella Cisneros Fernández, bass player from Peru
Tuition Assistance, Bulova and Gibson Gives Scholarship Recipients:
The Tuition Assistance Scholarships, valued up to $12,500 each, will support students’ education at institutions of their choice, along with wraparound services provided by the Foundation.
| NAME | INSTRUMENT | COUNTRY | COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY |
| Andrés Felipe Palacios | Guitar | Colombia | Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University |
| Pedro Henrique Cheik Costantin | Guitar | Brazil | Faculdade de Música Souza Lima |
| Pedro Secco | Guitar | Brazil | Berklee College of Music |
ABOUT THE LATIN GRAMMY CULTURAL FOUNDATION:
The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation is a charitable 501(c)(3) organization established to champion music education and empower communities through Latin music and culture. Celebrating its 10-year anniversary in 2024, the Foundation has supported countless aspiring artists and donated over $10 million through scholarships, education programs, and grants.
