Live Nation and Music Forward are teaming up to further the musical dreams of five talented college students via their 2024 scholarship program.

The companies have granted $50k to the diverse group, which was chosen based on academic performance, leadership skills and an enthusiastic commitment to the live-entertainment industry.

This year's recipients are:

Adina Aaron, a 20-year-old rising junior and Business Administration major at the University of Southern California. She has already released two singles.

Cristian Meza, a 24-year-old rising senior and Entertainment Technology major at New York City College of Technology. His goal is to one day open a live-music venue.

Jasmine Gordon, a 21-year-old rising senior and Comparative Women’s Studies major at Spelman College, where she serves as president of the Spelman College Women in Hip-Hop Collective.

Michael Brown, a 19-year-old rising sophomore and Audio Production major at Howard University supporting youth who've experienced homelessness and/or been in the foster-care system.

Raagavi Venkatesh, a 20-year-old rising senior and Music Industry major at Drexel University who organizes campus concerts and events through the student-run initiative Flux.