New Scholarships Established by University Staff Member
UCLA School of Music Announces New Scholarships in Honor of Distinguished Professors
The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Music is excited to announce the establishment of two new scholarships, the Jaqueline Cogdell DjeDje Fellowship and The Eddie S. Meadows Scholarship in Global Jazz Studies. These scholarships, aimed at supporting graduate students studying African or African-American Music, as well as Global Jazz Studies, are the result of generous contributions from esteemed professors Eddie S. Meadows and Kenny Endo.
Jaqueline Cogdell DjeDje, a renowned scholar and educator, served as the director of the African-American vocal ensemble at UCLA for many years. Her dedication to African and African-American music spanned over three decades, during which she taught countless students. In her honour, Eddie S. Meadows, a Professor Emeritus of Ethnomusicology and Jazz Studies, established the Jaqueline Cogdell DjeDje Fellowship. The inaugural recipients of this fellowship will be selected next academic year.
In addition to the Jaqueline Cogdell DjeDje Fellowship, Eddie S. Meadows also established The Eddie S. Meadows Scholarship in Global Jazz Studies. This scholarship aims to strengthen the Global Jazz Studies program at UCLA, a field in which Meadows is also an Adjunct Professor. The inaugural recipients of this scholarship will also be selected next academic year.
Kenny Endo, Professor Emeritus of Ethnomusicology and Jazz Studies at UCLA, made a similar generous contribution by establishing an endowed scholarship for African and African-American Music in honour of his wife. Endo, who served as the 2019 UCLA School of Music's Commencement Speaker, is known for his significant contributions to ethnomusicology.
Ava Sadripour can be contacted at 310-206-5645 or our website for those interested in contributing in honor of Professors Meadows and DjeDje, or to learn more about these scholarships.
These scholarships are a testament to the dedication and passion of these distinguished professors for their fields and their commitment to nurturing the next generation of musicians. Their contributions will undoubtedly have a lasting impact on the UCLA School of Music and the wider music community.
Students pursuing education in African or African-American Music, as well as Global Jazz Studies at UCLA, can apply for the Jaqueline Cogdell DjeDje Fellowship and The Eddie S. Meadows Scholarship in Global Jazz Studies, offering opportunities for learning and self-development. Through these scholarships, today's students will carry forward the legacy of Professor Meadows and the ethos of Professor DjeDje, both advocates for education and self-development in the realms of music and culture.
