Procter & Gamble, Family Dollar Donating more than 50 Need-Based UNCF Scholarships
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Posted By: Kennedy Williams on March 24, 2022 UNCF (United Negro College Fund) announced Procter & Gamble (P&G) and Family Dollar will donate more than 50 scholarships to the BE U Scholarship Program for students attending historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) located in North Carolina, Virginia and Washington, DC. The BE U Scholarship Program presented by P&G and Family Dollar will provide need-based scholarships of up to $1,500 to students. A scholarship can be a game-changer in the lives of students. Scholarships like the BE U Scholarship Program are increasingly vital, especially for African American students. The average cost of college is steadily increasing. According to federal data, the average unmet need for financial needy students ranged from $7,578 at public four-year institutions and $13,520 at private four-year institutions. As a result, students graduate hefting unmanageable loads of debt, or choose not to pursue a college degree at all. Choosing to skip higher education leads to a lower level of American competitiveness and economic power. “UNCF believes strongly in the power of a scholarship and welcomes the support of P&G and Family Dollar through the BE U Scholarship Program,” said Maurice Jenkins, Jr., executive vice president and chief development officer, UNCF. “As servants of this community, we hope to change the lives of young Black men and women with the Be U Scholarship Program. Education is a game changer that will have a lasting impact on families’ lives and help close the income inequality gap,” said Brandon Vick, P&G Dollar Tree Enterprise leader. To learn about the eligibility criteria and how to apply for the scholarships, visit UNCF.org. SOURCE: UNCF If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Kennedy Williams
From Loganville, GA Spelman College class of 2020 Member Since July 2016 |
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