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Bob Marley: One Love Social Impact Scholarship - CBCF Leadership Institute - Online Applications
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The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Partners with Paramount Pictures on the Release of the new “Bob Marley: One Love” Film to Provide Social Justice Scholarships
Washington, D.C. – The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) announced its collaboration with Paramount Pictures for the highly anticipated BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE film which hit theaters on February 14, 2024. The CBCF has been selected as the film’s nonprofit partner to provide The Bob Marley: One Love Social Impact Scholarships to support students pursuing degrees in social justice related programs.
“The message of unity and love in the Bob Marley: One Love movie reinforces the resolve required to meet the generational challenges faced by diverse emerging leaders through a steadfast commitment to progress,” said Nicole Austin-Hillery, CBCF President and CEO. “Developing future leaders is central to our mission of advancing the global Black community by preparing the next generation to lead in public service and policy development. We are proud to add the One Love Social Impact scholarship opportunity as another option to help relieve financial barriers to higher education for students of color.”
The Bob Marley: One Love Social Impact Scholarships honor Marley’s legacy as a cultural icon and his message of unity by supporting ten rising sophomore, junior, and senior students with $5,000 scholarships in pursuit of degrees in community organizing, nonprofit management, public policy, or social justice related degree programs who are attending selected Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
Paramount Pictures is giving $50,000 to support the ten scholarships that will be awarded to students attending
- Bowie State University,
- Clark Atlanta University,
- Dillard University,
- Florida A&M University,
- Hampton University,
- Morehouse College,
- Morgan State University,
- Spelman College,
- Texas Southern University,
- Xavier University of Louisiana.
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May 5, 2024
AAMU alumnus, NFL Hall of Famer presents university with check worth over $1.2 million
Alabama A&M University received a huge gift from a well-known alumnus during its undergraduate commencement ceremony on Friday evening.
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Alumni join forces to fundraise for Bethune-Cookman University gym upgrades
Bethune-Cookman University hopes to make big upgrades to its gymnasium. With limited university funding, current and former basketball players are stepping up to raise $100,000, starting with their games this weekend.
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Tennis Champion Coco Gauff Gifts UNCF $100,000 for Scholarships to Support HBCU Students Playing Competitive Tennis
February 4, 2025
UNCF is proud today to announce a $100,000 gift from tennis champion Coco Gauff to provide scholarships for historically Black college and university (HBCU) students playing competitive tennis.
“We are incredibly grateful to Coco Gauff for her generous $100,000 gift to UNCF, which will significantly impact the lives of HBCU students aspiring to excel in competitive tennis,” said Maurice E. Jenkins, Jr., executive vice president and chief development officer, UNCF. “Her commitment not only showcases her dedication to education and athletics but also inspires the next generation of student-athletes to pursue their dreams. This gift reinforces the importance of supporting our young leaders and ensuring they have the resources necessary to succeed both on and off the court.”
The Coco Gauff Scholarship Program will be administered by UNCF and scholarships will be awarded to eligible students who play competitive tennis starting in May. Details will be forthcoming on UNCF.org/scholarships.
As one of UNCF’s youngest major gift donors, Gauff, who is 20, says she supports HBCUs because she recognizes their value and the role they play in the community. Several members of Gauff’s family have attended or currently attend HBCUs.
“My family has a deep-rooted history with HBCUs, going all the way back to my great, great grandfather. From aunts and uncles to cousins, HBCUs have played a huge role in shaping who we are. Supporting UNCF in creating opportunities for student-athletes in tennis means a lot to me. As a young Black athlete, I understand how impactful it is to see people who look like me thriving in both sports and education. I want to help the next generation of student-athletes continue pursuing their passion for tennis while reaching their academic goals. My hope is that this scholarship gives more young Black players the confidence to chase their dreams, knowing they have a strong community behind them and a bright future ahead.”
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Retired teacher provides $50K scholarship fund for SC State education students in honor of late mother
January 29, 2025
Shivers was a native of nearby Elloree, South Carolina, and moved to New York, where she completed high school, became a beautician and raised her two children. Her parents, Mannie and Rebecca Darby Shivers, were also born in Elloree and were educated at Elloree Training School. The family taught Eleanor the values of life and were adamant about her receiving a college education.
Williams, a graduate of Brooklyn City College, remembered her mother, who died in 2005, as a quiet, loving person who always smiled.
“She believed in education, so I went to college, and I became an elementary school teacher here in New York City,” Williams said. “My mother has relatives still there in Elloree, and I wanted to make a contribution because one of our nephews -- and I later realized my niece -- went to South Carolina State.”
Williams was referring to Lorraine Shivers-Glover, who completed a business degree at SC State in 1990, and Lorraine’s son, Deandre Glover, who completed his civil engineering technology degree in 2015.
The Cora Shivers Scholarship fund will support scholarships for sophomores or juniors majoring in elementary education at SC State.
“I thank Mrs. Williams for choosing SC State for such a generous gift,” SC State President Alexander Conyers said. “As a New York resident, she could have donated these funds to any college in the country, which makes this contribution all the more meaningful.
“Knowing her mother was such an avid believer in the value of education, I am glad we will be able to honor that legacy by supporting future teachers in their journeys toward South Carolina’s classrooms,” Conyers said.
Subsidizing students at a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) is another reason Williams chose SC State.
“I feel the institution (SC State) is geared for our young black people. I thought if I made a contribution, I wanted it to go to a school of color,” Williams said. “Knowing education is expensive, I see that sometimes people don’t have the finances for the children to go to school, but the child wants to go.
“If you help those who are interested, you feel the money will not be wasted,” she said
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