BALTIMORE, MD (WEAA) Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Biscotti and his wife, Renee Biscotti are honoring Ozzie Newsome the team’s longtime executive and first Black general manager in NFL history by donating $4 million to Maryland’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
The $4 million donation will create the Ozzie Newsome Scholars Program, which will fund scholarships for Baltimore City Public School graduates over the course of 4 years.
“Steve and Renee Bisciotti recognize the transformative impact of Maryland s Historically Black Colleges and Universities and are graciously paving a path for Baltimore City Public Schools graduates to take part in the legacy. Thanks to the Bisciotti Family and trusted support from CollegeBound, the Ozzie Newsome Scholars program will make the HBCU experience a reality for dozens of BCPS students by alleviating the hefty burden of college tuition and offering essential mentorship to ensure academic success”, sa
Steve and Renee Bisciotti Foundation Announce Ozzie Newsome Scholars Program Jun 03, 2021 at 03:16 PM Left: Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti; Right: EVP Ozzie Newsome
Ozzie Newsome knows that providing young people with an opportunity can make all the difference.
Growing up in the segregated South, Newsome overcame many obstacles to become a Hall of Fame player and legendary executive as the NFL s first Black general manager with the Baltimore Ravens. Whenever Newsome was given an opportunity, he excelled. Football became Newsome s path to success, and during his journey, he has always valued the importance of education.
Now through the Stephen and Renee Bisciotti Foundation, part of Newsome s legacy will help Baltimore high school students further their education. The Ravens owner and his wife will honor Newsome, the Ravens Executive Vice-President, by making a $4 million gift in his name to Maryland s historically Black colleges and uni
Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti honors ex-GM Ozzie Newsome with $4M gift for scholarships at Maryland HBCUs
OWINGS MILLS, Md. Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti had been searching for a way to properly salute Ozzie Newsome since he stepped down as the team s general manager three years ago.
Bisciotti came up with an idea that not only impacts the lives of Baltimore students but also touches on Newsome s childhood.
Bisciotti told ESPN that he and his wife are making a $4 million gift in Newsome s name to Maryland s historically Black colleges and universities. The Ozzie Newsome Scholars Program will fund scholarships for Baltimore City Public Schools graduates who attend an HBCU in Maryland.
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