ECX SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Investing in Education. Building Futures. Creating Opportunity.
The ECX East Coast Music & Technology Foundation Inc. believes education can change the direction of an individual, a family, and an entire community.
Through the ECX Scholarship Program, the Foundation provides financial assistance to students pursuing higher education and career development in fields that strengthen our communities, expand opportunity, and prepare the next generation of leaders.
ECX currently offers three scholarship opportunities:
- The Abraham Martin Criminal Justice Scholarship
- The Alma J. Brown Educational Arts Scholarship
- The ECX Future Innovators Scholarship
Scholarship awards may be used toward qualified educational expenses such as tuition, fees, books, supplies, required equipment, and other approved education-related costs.
THE ABRAM MARTIN CRIMINAL JUSTICE SCHOLARSHIP
Preparing the Next Generation to Serve, Protect, and Lead
The Abram Martin Criminal Justice Scholarship was established to support students pursuing an education and career in criminal justice, law enforcement, public safety, corrections, homeland security, emergency management, or a related field.
The scholarship recognizes students who demonstrate a commitment to education, leadership, discipline, community responsibility, and service.
The Abram Martin Criminal Justice Scholarship is open to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or other status protected by applicable law.
LEARN MORE>>
THE ALMA J. BROWN EDUCATIONAL ARTS SCHOLARSHIP
Supporting Education, Creativity, Family, and Opportunity
The Alma J. Brown Educational Arts Scholarship was established to support students pursuing degrees and careers in education, liberal arts, humanities, and related disciplines.
The scholarship is especially intended to recognize individuals who are working to improve their lives and the lives of their families through education.
LEARN MORE >>
THE ECX FUTURE INNOVATORS SCHOLARSHIP
Supporting the Next Generation of Creators, Technologists, Engineers, and Innovators
The ECX East Coast Music & Technology Foundation Future Innovators Scholarship was established to support students pursuing education and careers in the technology, media, creative, and innovation fields represented by the six pillars of ECX.
ECX believes the future will be shaped by people who understand how creativity and technology work together. The Future Innovators Scholarship is designed to help promising students gain the education, training, tools, and skills necessary to participate in that future.
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
Scholarship amounts may vary based on available Foundation funding, donor support, the number of qualified applicants, and the educational needs of selected recipients.
Awards may be made directly to the student, educational institution, or approved educational provider depending upon the nature of the award and applicable Foundation policies.
Scholarships may support expenses including:
- Tuition and academic fees
- Textbooks
- Required course materials
- Technology and educational equipment
- Certification or examination fees
- Other approved education-related expenses
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants may be asked to provide:
- A completed ECX Scholarship Application
- Proof of enrollment or acceptance
- Current school or college information
- Intended major or field of study
- A brief personal statement
- A description of career goals
- Information regarding community service, extracurricular activities, athletics, employment, or leadership
- Financial need information when applicable
- Letters of recommendation when requested
Additional requirements may be established for individual scholarship cycles.
SUPPORT AN ECX SCHOLAR
Businesses, individuals, alumni, community organizations, and philanthropic partners are invited to help ECX expand these scholarship opportunities.
Your support can help a student purchase textbooks, pay tuition, obtain essential technology, complete a certification, remain enrolled in school, or take another important step toward a successful career.
Donors may support:
The Abram Martin Criminal Justice Scholarship
or
The Alma J. Brown Educational Arts Scholarship
General contributions to the ECX Scholarship Program may also be used to expand future educational assistance opportunities.
KNOWLEDGE CHANGES LIVES
At ECX, we believe opportunity should not end because someone lacks financial resources.
A scholarship may represent more than financial assistance.
It can represent encouragement.
It can represent possibility.
It can represent someone believing that a student’s future is worth investing in.
ECX East Coast Music & Technology Foundation Inc.
Educate. Empower. Innovate.
Apply. Support. Make an Impact.