We Belong Here x Scratch Scholarship
This paid-in-full scholarship to attend Scratch Academy will empower creatives pursuing a career as a DJ with the knowledge and resources to achieve their goal, through education, mentorship, and industry exposure.
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Applicants must be between the ages of 18-30, live in or near New York City, have serious aspirations of a full time career as a professional DJ, and have financial circumstances where it would be otherwise challenging to afford the program. ***Submission deadline is July 15th 2025.***
About We Belong Here
Founded in 2021 by passionate music fanatics, We Belong Here has brought people of all backgrounds together to experience dance music in unique settings - including annual festivals headlined by the likes of Kaskade, Fisher, Lane 8, Eric Prydz and more in Miami's Historic Virginia Key Beach and New York's Central Park. More than just a company innovating events, We Belong Here is a community connected through a shared passion for music, nature, history, dance, and culture.
About Scratch DJ Academy
Scratch DJ Academy is the world’s leading DJ and music production learning center co-developed by Jam Master Jay of Run DMC. Scratch DJ Academy has locations in NYC and LA along with dozens of satellite locations in hotels, resorts, and cruise ships worldwide. To date, Scratch DJ Academy has taught over 500,000 people to DJ and produce music through its copyrighted curriculum and proven teaching methods.
Why Scratch and We Belong Here Came Together
Our shared vision is to empower the next generation of creativity to flourish regardless of their economic status. This collaboration combines Scratch DJ Academy’s expertise with We Belong Here’s community-building efforts to deliver life changing results to creatives.
Questions?
Contact Scratch NYC at info-nyc@scratch.com
For more info about We Belong Here
Website: www.webelonghere.world
Instagram: Instagram.com/webelonghere.world
YouTube: YouTube.com/webelonghere-world
Contact: community@webelonghere.world