The Black Music Coalition x Wretch 32 Scholarship
We are delighted to announce that we have partnered with The Black Music Coalition (BMC) and Wretch 32 for a brand-new scholarship.
The Black Music Coalition (BMC) is a Black-led organisation that was founded in June 2020 following #TheShowMustBePaused. Created to address systemic anti-Black racism within the UK music industry, BMC advocates for racial equality, equity, and the empowerment of Black executives, artists and communities. The organisation comprises an executive and a broader committee of Black professionals connected to the UK music industry.
Wretch32, born Jermaine Scott Sinclair, is a British rapper, songwriter and creative visionary known for his compelling lyricism and distinctive style. Hailing from Tottenham, London, he has emerged as a prominent figure in the UK music scene, leaving an indelible mark on British hip-hop.
The Black Music Coalition X Wretch 32 & BIMM Music Institute Scholarship will provide financial support for our Black students in the UK, with the aim of closing the attainment gap.
Applicable to students starting their course in September 2025, the scholarship will provide full three-year tuition fees for candidates from Black backgrounds studying Music Business, Event Management, or Music Marketing, Media and Communication at BIMM Institute London, either as a single or joint honours course. We are looking to support those who demonstrate strong creative and business potential, along with an ambition to pursue a career in the music industry.
The scholarship offers financial support, a supportive training environment, and a one-to-one mentorship session with Wretch 32, as well as work experience and a skills development programme from Black Music Coalition.
Who can apply
You will be eligible for The BMC X Wretch 32 Scholarship if you meet all the following criteria:
- You have one of the following categories of ethnicity:
- Black African
- Black Caribbean
- Black Other
- Mixed – White and Black Caribbean
- Mixed – White and Black African
- Other mixed background (to include Black African, Black Caribbean, or Black Other)
- You have a confirmed place for entry to BIMM Music Institute London for a single or joint honours Music Business, Event Management, or Music Marketing, Media and Communication undergraduate degree, and you are due to commence study in September 2025.
- You are a UK resident with a home fee status.
- You have applied to Student Finance (England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland)* for a tuition fee loan and maintenance loan and have received confirmation that you have been assessed and will receive financial support. An income assessment must have been conducted and consent given to share the information with the university.
* Student Finance England (SFE) offers a full maintenance grant to students with a household income of £25,000 or less.
How to apply
First, you must apply for an undergraduate degree course at BIMM Music Institute London starting in September 2025. Once you have applied, you will then need to fill out the scholarship application form.
Scholarship applications close on Friday 30 May 2025 and will only be awarded to those who go onto accept an offer from BIMM Music Institute London and complete the enrolment process.
What happens next
A panel will assess your application, and we will contact you as soon as possible regarding the outcome.
As this is a competitive process and there are a limited number of scholarships available, we strongly recommend that all applicants follow the usual processes to secure student funding. Where appropriate, successful applicants will be able to amend/cancel their request for financial support from Student Finance England once their scholarship has been awarded.
Applying to The BMC X Wretch 32 Scholarship will not exclude you from accessing university hardship funds or the Fair Access Fund.
If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected]
