Cognizant Foundation and Thurgood Marshall College Fund Announce Winners of Emerging Leaders Scholarship
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Posted By: Kennedy Williams on September 15, 2022 Today the Cognizant Foundation and Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) announced the inaugural winners of the Cognizant Foundation Emerging Leaders Scholarship. Through this new scholarship, 20 outstanding students throughout the United States will have access to new financial support to help alleviate the financial burdens of higher education and help set them up to be prepared for the jobs of the future. As technology evolves and continues to create new opportunities for many, individuals from historically excluded and underserved backgrounds often do not have equitable access to the education, social capital, or employment opportunities to pursue careers in tech or other in-demand fields—which limits economic and social mobility over time. "Supporting students to achieve a higher education not only helps them succeed, but also has a positive impact on their family and community. This Cognizant Foundation scholarship will help students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) gain the education and experiences that can unlock opportunities and put them in position to inspire and build better lives and communities," said Dr. Harry L. Williams, president and CEO of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. Winners received a $10,000 need-based scholarship for the 2022-2023 academic school year—and preference was given to students pursuing careers in technology and business. The scholarship criteria required students to be enrolled full-time as an undergraduate at one of the 47 TMCF member schools during the 2022-2023 academic school year. "It is imperative that tech companies work to diversify the pipeline of talent coming into the field, and that starts before recruitment," said Shameka Young, vice president and global head of diversity and inclusion at Cognizant. "We are excited to support these 20 young people at the Thurgood Marshall College Fund's HBCU partner institutions and look forward to seeing them succeed in their education and professional pursuits." A full list of scholarship winners can be found below: DeShawna Williams, Delaware State University Kevin Burton, Jr., Jackson State University Jordan Montrell Harper, Langston University Kendal Shuler, Langston University Tiffini Suber, Morgan State University Briana Alexis Kelly, North Carolina A&T State University Geniya Joyce Davis, North Carolina A&T State University Jordan Deron Wright, North Carolina A&T State University Joselyn Forbes, North Carolina A&T State University Kaylin Renee Parks, North Carolina A&T State University Laia Garland, North Carolina A&T State University Makenzie Hooks Harris, North Carolina A&T State University Naya Lewis, North Carolina A&T State University Alaurea Nicole Paige, Tennessee State University Jayla Pates, Texas Southern University Roberto Jones, Texas Southern University Darren Raymond Hall, Tuskegee University Evan Baldwin Gonzalez, Tuskegee University Niderah Goldsborough, University of Maryland Eastern-Shore Ryan Robert More, University of Maryland-Eastern Shore SOURCE Cognizant 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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