Kavi Ohri Memorial Scholarship
for students of music or music business
The Kavi Ohri Memorial Award is awarded annually to a New York City High School senior with plans to attend college in a music-related major. Applications will be judged based on student essays, with strong consideration given to applicants who are AAPI-identifying, have a history of mentorship with other students or children, and/or are among the first of their family to pursue a post-secondary education.
Kavi Ohri’s 25-year career in music reflected his dual passions for the Creative and Business areas of the industry. His roles included A&R at several major and indie record labels, Business Development with digital start-ups, Music Supervision, and Live Event Production before joining BMI. As the Senior Director of Business Development and Account Relations on the Digital Licensing team, Kavi established opportunities for BMI songwriters via his connections with digital music services while also developing new digital business opportunities. A graduate of USC as well as UCLA’s Anderson School of Management, Kavi spent his childhood in Singapore where he developed a deep love for all styles of music.
Eligibility Requirements
All applicants:
must be a Senior in High School in one of the five boroughs of New York City.
must plan to attend college in a music-related major.
may only submit one application per BMI Foundation awards program.
Application Requirements
An essay responding to one of the following prompts:
How has your racial, ethnic or cultural identity influenced your approach to your goals and dreams for the future?
Describe in detail your role as a mentor to someone; include how your own experiences have helped you develop your skills as a mentor.
Describe in detail a person or mentor that has influenced or helped shape your views about your future. How has their involvement made a positive effect on your work or study?
Why do you think mentorship is important? What kind of mentor would you like to be? Describe in detail how your background, personal history, and skills would make you a good mentor for someone.
APPLICATIONS DUE FEBRUARY 16, 2024