Ford Awards “All In Technology” Scholarships To Students Attending HBCUs
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Posted By: Reginald Culpepper on October 13, 2011 Joining forces with nationally syndicated radio personality and education advocate Tom Joyner, Ford is helping college students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities further their education through the “All In Technology” scholarship program. The award, a $10,000 scholarship, was awarded to students studying within one of four STEM majors. Shawn Lollie, Ford Multicultural Marketing Manager cited that recent research indicates a comprehensive understanding of math and science will be required to obtain jobs of the future. “STEM is a way of thinking, these students are leading to breakthroughs in innovation,” Lollie said. “Just look at the numbers, projections by the U.S. Department of Labor show that of the 20 fastest growing occupations projected for 2014, 15 of them require mathematics or science preparation.” For the 2011-2012 academic year The Tom Joyner Foundation received recommendations from five HBCUs across the country. Eligible students had to be enrolled full-time as a junior or senior with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. Emphasis was placed on students who showed involvement on campus and within community organizations. Students were also asked to submit their plans for the future as part of the application process. “At Ford, we recognize that education is paramount in today’s society, and in a tough economy we want to do our part in ensuring students are rewarded for their hard work,” expressed Lollie. “We are proud to have partners such as Tom Joyner that also understand the importance of higher education within the African American community,” Lollie added. Beginning September 13, recipients were announced weekly on The Tom Joyner Morning Show during award-winning journalist, social activist and political commentator Jeff Johnson’s segment. The 2011 Ford “All In Technology” Scholars are: Grambling State University Janesia Raybon of Ruston, LA Owen Reedy of El Dorado, AR Morgan State University Elaine Quintana of Silver Spring, MD LaKeevia Jackson of Laurel, MD Joanna Smith of Baltimore, MD Corey D. Cooper of Bay Shore, NY Bionca Brown of Baltimore, MD North Carolina A&T State University Ariana M.P Betts of Hampton, VA Dorian Calhoun of Silver Spring, MD Lariah Edwards of O'Fallon, IL Jasmine Johnson of Memphis, TN Eboni Stafford of Elgin, SC Prairie View A&M University Ira L. Tigner Jr. of LaGarge, GA Tiffany Jackson of Oak Park, MI Shannel Nicole Wright of Fairburn, GA Troy Cole of San Francisco, CA Sonia C. Ehivet of Tuskegee, AL Tuskegee University Sonya Wolf of Cypress, TX Kimberly A. Blackwell of Katy, TX Heather Mingo of Lake Charles, LA "I'm excited that Ford is partnering with us to share my passion for HBCUs,” said radio personality Tom Joyner. “These scholarships for outstanding students interested in science, math and technology are absolutely vital these days, particularly during this tough economy when our students need all the resources they can get to complete their college degrees.” About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 166,000 employees and about 70 plants worldwide, the company’s automotive brands include Ford and Lincoln. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford’s products, please visit www.fordmotorcompany.com. About Tom Joyner Foundation The Tom Joyner Foundation is a certified, 501-c3 not-for-profit organization, established for the purpose of helping students continue their education at Historical Black Colleges and Universities.The organization is run by a team of dedicated individuals that are committed to furthering the vision of the Foundation. Thomas Joyner, Jr., is the CEO of the Foundation and oversees the daily operations. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Reginald Culpepper
President, Fulfillment and Web Services, HBCUCONNECT Clark Atlanta University class of 1998 Member Since September 2000 |
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