Roc Nation Early Scholars Program
The Early Scholars Program at the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports, and Entertainment at of Long Island University provides NYCDOE high school students with a unique opportunity to accelerate their college education and music/sports training by earning up to twelve college credits in high school.
This innovative wraparound initiative is aimed at addressing the critical challenges of low postsecondary persistence and completion, especially among traditionally underrepresented students. Across the United States, academically qualified students from economically disadvantaged families remain underrepresented in four-year colleges, but LIU’s mission is focused on access and excellence for all students.
| BENEFITS TO THE STUDENT | BENEFITS TO THE SCHOOL |
| Earn up to 12 college credit hours at no cost (~$15,000) | Correlation b/t early college & HS + college completion |
| Experience in higher ed and learning w/college students | More curricular opportunities through partnership |
| Engagement to a network of industry professionals and colleagues for career development | Connection to Roc Nation School and Brooklyn cultural activities |
| Educational experience in collegiate-level music and sports facilities | Connecting to direct pipeline into post-HS education, with graduating high school students eligible to receive admission to LIU and Hope Scholarships |
ELIGIBILITY
LIU will consider several measures for eligibility to ensure access for the broadest group of students. All students who have a demonstrated interest in dual credit and have met eligibility requirements will have the opportunity to participate in RNESP. To be eligible, the student must meet the following minimum criteria:
- Rising or current high school junior or senior;
- Demonstrated academic merit, with a minimum GPA of 83;
- Interest in pursuing post-secondary education in a music or sports-emphasis program;
- Identification with one or more of the following demographics: racial and ethnic minority, economically disadvantaged, first-generation, student with disabilities;
- Commitment to attendance as demonstrated by high school daily attendance.
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