The Recording Academy’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion team and the GRAMMY Museum have revealed the 2025 Quinn Coleman Memorial Scholarship recipients. The five scholars—Eliana Dean, Julie Flores, Khaleel Santiago, Melissa Lysiak, and Parker Jones—will each receive multiple support packages designed to ease the path through higher education and early industry exposure. Highlights include two $1,000 tuition scholarships, a $500 stipend earmarked for interview preparation, two $250 stipends for books and equipment, and access to seminars focused on financial and emotional well-being.
All recipients will also participate in a spring internship with either the Recording Academy or the Latin Recording Academy, pairing academic study with real-world experience in the music industry.
Learn more about the 2025 Quinn Coleman Memorial Scholarship recipients.
Spanning several states, the scholars bring a wide range of interests as they prepare for careers in music. Eliana Dean is completing her senior year at Oakwood University with a communications major and a focus on film and television. Julie Flores is a sophomore at Berklee College of Music, pursuing music business and management. Khaleel Santiago is a senior at Drexel University, studying entertainment and arts management. Melissa Lysiak is a junior at Chapman University, majoring in business administration with a music business concentration. Parker Jones is a sophomore at DePaul University, studying sound recording technology.
Since its establishment in 2021, the Quinn Coleman Memorial Scholarship honors the late Quinn Coleman, a music executive and DJ celebrated for his commitment to community, culture, and music. The program, run in partnership with the Recording Academy and GRAMMY Museum, supports students who are innovating, storytelling, and making an impact in the music field.
Rooted in the DREAM Network (Diversity Reimagined by Engaging All Music-People), the Quinn Coleman Memorial Scholarship program delivers robust professional development, hands-on learning, and essential resources to prepare recipients for full-time careers in the music industry.
For more information about the Quinn Coleman Memorial Scholarship, visit the GRAMMY Museum’s education pages and related Recording Academy resources.
Additionally, final-round voting for the 2026 GRAMMYs opens Friday, December 12, 2025, and runs through Monday, January 5, 2026. The 2026 GRAMMY Awards are slated for Sunday, February 1, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, with broadcasts on CBS and streaming via Paramount+. Voters are encouraged to review the updated categories and guidelines, access the new GRAMMY One mobile app for ballot access, and participate in the process with integrity and expertise.
Questions about voting or specific guidelines can be directed to the Recording Academy or GRAMMY’s support channels listed in the organization’s notices.
This year also features notable GRAMMY Week events, including the 2026 Entertainment Law Initiative, where Paul Robinson of Warner Music Group will be honored, alongside the 2026 ELI Writing Contest honorees. The Pre-GRAMMY Gala, hosted by REPUBLIC founders Avery Lipman and Monte Lipman in collaboration with Clive Davis, will celebrate industry icons ahead of the main ceremony.
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