SOPHIE Scholarship Fund established to support women, trans and non-binary artists

A new scholarship fund for women, trans and non-binary creatives in electronic music has been launched in honour of late electronic pioneer SOPHIE.

Created in collaboration with charity We Are Moving The Needle, the SOPHIE Scholarship Fund will support university students studying audio engineering and music production in the US.

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Applicants can apply for either $5,000 or $10,000 to support their studies, with aims to “close the gender gap in the recording industry.”

In a statement, We Are Moving The Needle said: “SOPHIE’s legacy is a beacon of inspiration to countless creators and her innovations continue to shape the future of music. We are thrilled to celebrate her indelible mark as it lives on in the next generation of trailblazers.”

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Representatives for SOPHIE announced the new grant on Instagram, writing: “Alongside @wearemovingtheneedle, we are proud to announce this scholarship fund in Sophie’s name.”

“Sophie was passionate about the future of music, and, just like she did, we can’t wait to see many more women, trans and non-binary creators change the game,” they add.

The SOPHIE Scholarship Fund will contribute towards tuition fees, course expenses such as books and supplies, and other costs related to applicant’s studies.

Applications for the SOPHIE Scholarship Fund close on Sunday, April 27 (11:59PM EST), with awardees announced by May 26. You can apply here.

Megan Townsend is Mixmag’s Deputy Editor, follow her on Twitter