Richard "88 Fingers" Turner, Jr. Music Scholarship
Richard Turner, Jr. has worked as a professional musician for over forty years. He has been fortunate to travel domestically and internationally with various musical artists.
Known for his masterful ability to play all 88 keys, Richard has inspired the next generation of musicians. In order to truly thrive in the industry, it’s critical for musicians to have a strong educational foundation, which can often be inaccessible due to the high cost of college.
This scholarship seeks to honor Richard Turner, Jr. by supporting African American musicians in their pursuit of education.
Any African American two or four-year undergraduate student who is pursuing a music degree and career may apply for this scholarship.
To apply, submit a 2-3 minute video of yourself performing.
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The application deadline is Aug 2, 2025. Winners will be announced on Sep 2, 2025.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Sep 2, 2025. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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