AR Rahman to receive Honorary Doctorate from Berklee

AR Rahman will receive an honorary doctorate from Berklee College of Music at a concert celebrating his career on October 24, 2014. Earlier this year, he received an honorary doctorate from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Berklee honor marks ARR’s sixth doctorate overall. “In honor of Rahman’s new relationship with Berklee, the college will establish a scholarship in his name to help bring students from India to Berklee. All proceeds from the October 24 concert will go toward this scholarship fund,” says the spokesperson from Berklee.

“I’m deeply moved to receive an honorary doctorate from such a distinguished school which has contributed so much to the world of music. I’m especially proud and honored the college is graciously establishing a scholarship in my name for future generations of musicians to follow their dreams,” says AR Rahman.