London Metropolitan University’s Ayanna Witter-Johnson Rising Star Scholarship will go towards a talented individual under 21 intending to study music technology and production
The London Metropolitan University has announced its Rising Star Scholarships, named in honour of figures considered leaders in their field.
This year, a Rising Star Scholarship has been named in honour of cellist and composer Ayanna Witter-Johnson. Other scholarships have been named in honour of writer and broadcaster Afua Hirsch, poet and rapper Dan Whitlam, musician Hak Baker, DJ Jordss, and actor and comedian Kathy Burke.
The scholarships were launched by professor Julie Hall at the Emirates Stadium with the honorees in attendance.
The scholarship will go towards a student studying music technology and production BSc (Hons) and covers full tuition fees for the course of the degree, mentorship from university faculty and industry professionals, as well as access to networking opportunities, internships and professional development.
The Rising Star Scholarships are designed to support and empower talented individuals under the age of 21, with a focus on those from underrepresented and disadvantaged backgrounds. The scholarships aim to remove barriers to young people aspiring to careers in the creative industries.
Witter-Johnson said she was ‘on Cloud 100’ to have a scholarship in her name.
’I could not be prouder to support ambitious souls on their musical journey and I love it when community comes together to support those who need it,’ she said.
Applications for the 2025/26 academic year are will open in July.
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