The scholarships were awarded to Black women pursuing degrees in STEM fields at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and United Negro College Fund (UNCF) member schools.
The recipients of the Rooted in Science Scholarships, in partnership with CVS, will each receive up to $5,000 per year for up to two years for expenses associated with pursuing their degree.
The recipients include:
Dasia Heard, Hampton University
Zenobia Nicula Early, LeMoyne-Owen College
Oluwapelumi Oguntade, Marquette University
Destiny Jones, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Desiree Brown, Oakwood University
Keona Latrice Hughes, University of Missouri - Saint Louis
Emree Downey, Washington & Jefferson College
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Royal Oils and Gold Series Announce the Recipients of the Rooted in Science Scholarship
April 27, 2021 GMT
CINCINNATI (BUSINESS WIRE) Apr 27, 2021
Procter & Gamble (P&G) haircare brands Royal Oils by Head & Shoulders and Gold Series from Pantene announced the 11 recipients of the first annual Rooted in Science Scholarship. The scholarships were awarded to Black women pursuing a degree in STEM fields at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and UNCF (United Negro College Fund)-member schools. UNCF, a long-time partner to P&G, will facilitate the distribution.