The CCC is pleased to offer scholarship awards to qualified music industry studies majors living in the greater Los Angeles area. The scholarship was first awarded in 2012. In 2013, the CCC renamed the scholarship in memory of former CCC President, John Braheny.

In May 2021 the CCC will provide a scholarship award of $3,500. We are now accepting applications for the 2021 John Braheny Scholarship. To apply for this scholarship, please view, complete, and return the below documents by April 15, 2021. 

• CCC Scholarship Instructions 2021
• CCC Scholarship Application 2021
• CCC Scholarship Recommendation Form 2021

John Braheny

To mail a donation, please send to: California Copyright Conference  P.O. Box 57962  Sherman Oaks CA 91413 Please indicate “John Braheny Scholarship” in the memo field

Scholarship Requirements:

• Applicants must be enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited, music industry studies bachelor’s degree program located in the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area.
• Students must currently be enrolled full-time as a freshman, sophomore or junior, and must enroll as a full-time student majoring in Music Business/Industry for the Fall 2021 school term.
• Students must be in good standing (e.g., not on suspension or academic probation) at their university and be making the required minimum progress toward a bachelor’s degree.
• Winner must be able to attend the CCC Webinar on Tuesday May 11th, 2021 for the official announcement and award presentation.

For additional information contact manager@theccc.org.

2019 Scholarship Winner

Leah Fattor of University of Southern California Thornton School of Music is the 2019 recipient of the John Braheny Scholarship.

[Pictured left to right are Eric Polin (CCC past president), Sabrina Ment, Esq. (CCC board member), Cee Barrett (CCC board member), JoAnn Braheny, Leah Fattor, Reggie Calloway (CCC board member), Garrett Johnson, Esq. (CCC Vice President), and James Leach (CCC past president)]

2018 Scholarship Winner

Jaya Logani of University of Southern California Thornton School of Music is the 2018 recipient of the John Braheny Scholarship.

“Getting the CCC Scholarship was definitely a standout moment in my college experience – one that helped me graduate a year early from the USC Thornton Music Industry program and jump start my career as an artist. I cherish all the connections the CCC has provided me, especially the friendships I developed at that very dinner.” – Jaya Logani

[Pictured left to right are Garrett Johnson (CCC board member), JoAnn Braheny, Jaya Logani, and Sanjay Logani]

2017 Scholarship Winner

Karlee Hormell of University of Southern California Thornton School of Music is the 2017 recipient of the John Braheny Scholarship.

“This scholarship meant the world to my family and I in support of pursuing a Music Industry degree at USC. As a songwriter and music industry professional, I’m so grateful to the Braheny family for allowing me to honor all that John Braheny did for the CCC and the songwriting community. The CCC and its members have been nothing but inviting and supportive along my musical journey, from invaluable networking to genuine mentorships.” – Karlee Hormell 

[Pictured left to right are David Quan (CCC board member), Michael Garcia (USC professor), Karlee Hormell, Erin M. Jacobson (CCC board member), JoAnn Braheny, Eric Polin (CCC past president) and James R. Leach (CCC past president)]

2016 Scholarship Winner

Danielle Soury of University of Southern California was the 2016 recipient of the John Braheny Scholarship. [Pictured left to right: Danielle Soury and Eric Polin (CCC past president)]

2014 Scholarship Winner

Raul Buenfil Ortiz of Cal State Northridge was the 2014 recipient of the John Braheny Scholarship.

[Pictured left to right: Carey Christensen (CSUN), James R. Leach (CCC past president), Anne Cecere (CCC past president), Raul’s grandmother, Raul’s mother, Eric Polin(CCC past president), Raul, JoAnn Braheny, Teri Nelson Carpenter (CCC past president), Jeremy Blietz (CCC past president), and Charley Londono (CCC board member)]

2012 Scholarship Winner

Misty Gambino of California State Northridge was our first winner of the CCC scholarship.

[Pictured left to right : Eric Polin (CCC past president), Teri Nelson-Carpenter (CCC past president), Anne Cecere (CCC board member), Misty Gambino, Jacqueline Salas (CSUN instructor), Carey Christensen (Chairman, CSUN Music Industry Studies)]