The Power of Your Gift
Philanthropic support empowers our students to harness their creative abilities to make a difference in the world around them. Through a broad range of funding opportunities, including scholarships, career support, and other special programs, you can help Berklee provide experiences that tuition alone can’t cover. We are grateful for your partnership and consideration.
This fall, we invite you to join us in our commitment to antiracism and social justice by making a gift to one of the meaningful initiatives below.
Danroy 'DJ' Henry Social Change Scholarship
Please join us in our call for racial justice by contributing to the Danroy “DJ” Henry Social Change Scholarship at Berklee. The scholarship was created in honor of Henry, whose life was cut short in 2010 at the age of 20 years old. Read more about him and how you can support this worthy cause.
Black Lives Matter Capsule
Berklee Institute for Jazz and Gender Justice
Berklee Summer Initiative
Songs for Social Change Contest and Concert
Originally established by a gift from the Luongo family, with subsequent funding from Kevin Block-Schwenk, associate professor in the Liberal Arts Department, the Songs for Social Change Contest encourages Berklee students to write songs expressing their convictions about the social issues of concern to them. Times and issues change, but our need for thoughtful, artful, and passionate expression is more critical than ever. Listen to some of the top songs in the Songs for Social Change 2020 playlist, and read about the inspiration behind their incredible songs.
Bill Pierce MLK Scholarship
The Bill Pierce MLK Scholarship was created in 2008 by members of the Association of Faculty and Staff of African Descent (AFSAD). The fund is the result of the combined efforts and contributions of faculty, staff, alumni, board members, and friends of Berklee. The scholarship is awarded to currently enrolled Berklee students working to benefit communities of African descent on and off campus.
Berklee City Music® Program
Berklee City Music is a nonprofit education outreach program that leverages the power of contemporary music to empower youth from underserved communities to develop musically, academically, socially, and emotionally. Participating students receive valuable guidance and support from positive mentors—including dedicated instructors—and are exposed to experiences that can be a positive influence in their lives, all at little cost to their families.
Feeling inspired? Contact Jessica Halton at jhalton@berklee.edu to learn more about the opportunities above and the variety of ways that you can support these important efforts.