A$AP Rocky announces full-tuition scholarship at Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment at Long Island University
A$AP Rocky Announces Full-Tuition Scholarship at Roc Nation School
A$AP Rocky is helping create new educational opportunities for the next generation of entertainment talent.
The multi-hyphenate artist, entrepreneur, actor, and fashion icon has announced a four-year, full-tuition scholarship for a student attending the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment at Long Island University (LIU).
The scholarship will provide a first-time freshman with the opportunity to pursue a four-year education at the Roc Nation School. Students will also have access to an environment designed to connect academic learning with real-world opportunities across the entertainment industry.
Applications for the scholarship are now open. They will close on December 15, 2026.
To be eligible, applicants must be seeking enrollment at the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment as a first-time freshman for the Fall 2027 semester. Prospective students interested in applying can visit apply.liu.edu/rn for submission details.
A$AP Rocky Wants to Help Young Creatives
Rocky says the scholarship is about helping a talented young person develop their own path.
“I’m a big believer in creating your own lane and giving people the opportunity to do the same,” said A$AP Rocky. “There are so many talented young people with ideas, ambition and something important to say. This scholarship is about helping one of them turn that vision into something real.”
The scholarship fits with Rocky’s own career as an artist who has consistently explored different creative industries.
He first became widely known for his music and work with the A$AP Mob. However, his career has expanded well beyond recording and performing. Rocky has also established himself in fashion, acting, entrepreneurship and other areas of entertainment.
That experience makes the Roc Nation School scholarship particularly fitting. The school is designed for students who want to explore careers across multiple areas of the entertainment business.
For one incoming freshman, the scholarship could provide the financial support needed to pursue that vision without the burden of paying four years of tuition.
More Artists and Industry Leaders Have Supported the School
Rocky’s scholarship adds to a growing commitment from artists, athletes and entertainment leaders to support students at the Roc Nation School.
Other notable figures who have established scholarships include Grammy Award-winning musician, record executive and entrepreneur DJ Khaled.
Grammy Award-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion has also established a scholarship for students attending the school.
NBA All-Star LaMelo Ball is another high-profile figure who has created a scholarship opportunity for Roc Nation School students.
Young Guru has also established a scholarship. The Grammy Award-winning engineer and producer has a direct connection to the school’s academic programs as well. He serves as Director of the Music Technology, Entrepreneurship & Production program.
The involvement of these figures gives students opportunities to receive financial support from people with extensive experience in music, sports and entertainment.
It also reflects the school’s larger mission of connecting education with the industries students hope to enter after graduation.
Roc Nation School Combines Education and Entertainment
The Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment at LIU is designed to prepare students for careers throughout the entertainment business.
The school offers educational opportunities involving entrepreneurship, music, sports business, management, performance and more.
Students learn from university professors, adjunct industry leaders and special guest lecturers. That allows them to receive traditional academic instruction while also gaining insight from professionals who have worked directly in the entertainment industry.
The school began enrolling students at LIU in Fall 2021.
Since then, its programs have focused on combining classroom education with immersive experiences. Those opportunities are designed to help students build practical skills while developing professional relationships and networks.
For students interested in music or entertainment, those connections can be an important part of preparing for a career.
The school also provides an environment where students can explore the business side of entertainment. Careers in the industry extend far beyond performing or recording music.
Management, marketing, production, technology, entrepreneurship and sports business are all areas where students can build careers.
The School Has Strong Brooklyn and Roc Nation Connections
The Roc Nation School’s location also has a major connection to the history of Roc Nation.
The school is located at LIU in Brooklyn, which is the hometown of Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter.
Roc Nation partnered with LIU to create the school, bringing together the university’s academic resources with Roc Nation’s connection to the music and entertainment industries.
That relationship has helped establish the school as a destination for students interested in entertainment careers.
The program gives students an opportunity to study in Brooklyn while being connected to an institution associated with one of the biggest entertainment companies in the world.
The school also emphasizes career development and cultural initiatives alongside its academic programs.
Roc Nation Hope Scholarships Offer Full Tuition
The Roc Nation School also provides Roc Nation Hope Scholarships to 25 percent of enrolled students.
Hope Scholars can graduate with a four-year full-tuition scholarship. Students are selected from a pool of academically competitive, New York-based, first-time freshmen who demonstrate the highest financial need.
The program gives students another pathway to receive financial assistance while attending the Roc Nation School.
Rocky’s newly announced scholarship provides another full-tuition opportunity for an incoming first-time freshman.
For students interested in pursuing entertainment careers, financial assistance can make a major difference. College tuition can be a significant expense, and a four-year scholarship allows students to focus more of their attention on their education and professional development.
The opportunity also comes at a time when entertainment careers continue to expand into new areas.
Artists now have opportunities in music, fashion, film, television, technology, sports, entrepreneurship and other industries. As a result, students entering the entertainment business can benefit from having knowledge that extends beyond one specific discipline.
Applications Are Open Through December 15
Students interested in A$AP Rocky’s scholarship should submit their applications before the December 15, 2026 deadline.
Applicants must be seeking admission to the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment as first-time freshmen for Fall 2027.
The selected student will receive four years of full tuition at the Roc Nation School.
Applications and submission information are available through apply.liu.edu/rn.
Rocky’s announcement continues a broader effort to provide young people with opportunities to pursue careers in entertainment.
The Roc Nation School combines traditional academics with access to industry professionals and practical experiences. Scholarships from Rocky and other major figures can also help make that education more accessible.
For one incoming freshman, the new scholarship could be the beginning of a four-year journey focused on turning their creativity and ambition into a career.
And with applications now open, aspiring students have until December 15 to put themselves in position for the opportunity.