Propel Center Announces Student Finalists of $1,000,000 Scholarship Program
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Posted By: Kennedy Williams on September 07, 2022 Propel Center, the global HBCU technology and innovation hub committed to developing a diverse talent pipeline, announced today the recipients of its 2022 Student Impact Scholarships. The $1,000,000 program, created in collaboration with Apple and Southern Company, is designed to support HBCU students interested in pursuing careers in entrepreneurship, arts and entertainment, agri-tech, social justice, energy and health. Individuals who are sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students were eligible to participate in the program, with these finalists selected as part of the first cohort to receive $10,000 in academic scholarship funds, along with unique and cutting-edge work-based learning opportunities. Applicants were challenged to complete and submit an online application, and a self-created video or infographic describing how their career interest in one of the designated industry pillars aligned with the Propel mission and vision. "Bold and innovative programs such as these are essential to preparing HBCU students for the global workforce and careers of the future," said Dr. Charles J. Gibbs, president of the Propel Center-HBCU Consortium. "We were honored to launch this competitive scholarship program that will unlock unprecedented new opportunities for our Black scholars at HBCUs, and level the playing field." "We believe education is a powerful force for equity, and that all students should have access to cutting-edge learning opportunities to pursue new skills and career pathways in high-demand industries," said Lisa Jackson, Apple's vice president of Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives. "These scholarships are part of our long-term commitment to support today's HBCU learners with the tools and resources to become tomorrow's leaders, entrepreneurs, and creators." "We take great pride in helping to shape a diverse and inclusive workforce of the future," said Chris Womack, chairman and CEO of Georgia Power. "By supporting HBCUs, we create new opportunities for the students of today to become future leaders, innovators and trailblazers." To learn more about the Student Impact scholarship program and how it will benefit students, Propel will host an Instagram Live conversation with "HBCU Buzz" on Wednesday, September 7th at 1:00 p.m. ET. Guests will include REVOLT On-Air Host Brianna Harmon; Dr. Charles J. Gibbs, president of the Propel Center-HBCU Consortium and HBCU student scholarship award winners. Viewers can tune in to the conversation by following @hbcubuzz and @propelcenter, and the hashtag #PropelForward. The full list of Propel scholars for 2022 is as follows: Alabama State University - Leon Payne and Guy Samandari Alcorn State University - Acacia Calvin, Narkeshia Green, Tylah Magee and Isaiah Muhammad Benedict College - Akil Dyson Bethune Cookman University - Amari Carthan, Destanee Clark, Anjae Levias, Keeon Miller, Ty'Ron Mills Christopher Hendrix Merriweather and Sophie Soius Bishop State Community College - Celyse Drew-Robinson Bowie State University - Ky'Shaun Bradford and Tyren Walker Clark Atlanta University - Madysen Forney, Victoria Guerrero, Cameron Randle and Essence Spears Dillard University - Victoria Hardy Edward Waters University - LaDonna Milton and Obiajuru Triumph Nwadiokwu Florida A&M University - Jalyn Baker, Jacqui Paige, Aniyah Sparks and Mya Wright Fisk University - Jeremiah C. Armstead Grambling State University - Destney Johnson Howard University - Gavin Kelley and Christina Littlejohn Huston Tillotson University - Ckyra Anthony, Idris Oyebamiji and Samuel Oyetakin Jackson State University - Alexandria Williams Johnson C. Smith University - John Josiah Meharry Medical College - Elizer Harris Miles College - Stephen Barclay, Deja Brooks, Jaeden Henderson, Ty'Janae Livers, Ronald Moore Jr, Destiny Shepherd and Jeremy Turner Morehouse College - Jacobi Mitchell, Robert Norwood, Dwayne Pittman III, Kye Sabbath and David Totty Morgan State University - Cierra Robinson Morris Brown College - Julian Ross Norfolk State University - Indya Richards North Carolina A&T University - Jeremiah Smith, Thaddeus Stewart, Christen Daniel and Tamyah Johnson North Carolina Central University - Tyler Fisher Oakwood University - Makayla Monroe-Owens Paul Quinn College - Darion Barrie Prairie View A&M University - Devaughn Pryor Savannah State University - Camille Gladney Southern University Law Center - Marina Castro Spelman College - Jalyn Bradford, Alana Burrell, Dakota Carter, Zoe Carter, Aiyana Edwards, Mckenzie Franklin, Michelle Herring, Harmony Hicks, Brianna Latham, Gabriella Lee, Simaya Larry, Nadya Lopez, Raven May, Sanaa Rowser, Sierra Sands, Aya Settles, Nia Turner, Jadyn Wheaton, Lauren Williams and Morgan Wills Texas Southern University - Joshua Gibson West Virginia State University - Cedric Caschetta Winston-Salem State University - Morgan Woodyard Xavier University of Louisiana - Bethani Thomas and Zuri Williams SOURCE PropelCenter.org If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Kennedy Williams
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