Mary J. Blige Launches $30K Scholarship for Female Students at Hampton University
Grammy-winning artist Mary J. Blige and PepsiCo, Inc. have joined forces to provide an impressive $30,000 scholarship opportunity to a deserving student at Hampton University.
This scholarship initiative, titled “Strength of a Woman,” is part of PepsiCo’s commitment to supporting educational pursuits and local charities. The eligible student must be a self-identifying female, a current college sophomore undergraduate maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.5, and must be pursuing a degree in fields like Business Administration, Marketing, Arts, Finance, or Creative Design.
The scholarship will be renewable for up to one year or until the recipient earns a bachelor’s degree, whichever comes first. To learn more about this opportunity and to apply, interested students can visit the application page.
The application deadline is set for Monday, October 16th, with a final submission time of 3 p.m. All applicants will be notified of the results in December.
Mary J. Blige expressed her excitement about this collaboration, emphasizing that the “Strength of a Woman” scholarship aims to celebrate and advocate for Black women. She remarked, “With their support for the Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit, we are able to pay it forward in so many impactful ways and to be able to grant an HBCU scholarship for a deserving student is nothing short of incredible.”
The Strength Of A Woman Festival and Summit recently made a successful return over Mother’s Day weekend, featuring performances from Ms. Lauryn Hill, Jeezy, and more.
In an unrelated development, Mary J. Blige shared her aspiration to portray the legendary Nina Simone in a biopic. During an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, she revealed her desire to learn the piano and perform Nina Simone’s songs, expressing her admiration for their dark and moody nature.
Additionally, Mary J. Blige spoke about the enduring significance of Hip Hop as an artistic form of therapy that provides a platform for artists to convey their truths and experiences. She commended the genre for offering a voice to various communities and fostering authenticity in music, emphasizing the importance of its continued existence for future generations.
