Sodexo announces a $10 million scholarship initiative administered by the UNCF for HBCUs


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Gaithersburg, Md – Feb. 23, 2021 – Sodexo, a food services and facilities management company, is pleased to announce a $10 million scholarship initiative for its U.S. frontline employees and their dependents. The program—administered by the United Negro College Fund (UNCF)—is for students to attend Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) that are partners with Sodexo or UNCF.

Starting today, eligible frontline employees and their dependents can apply for scholarships and receive up to $12,000 for tuition, books and other educational expenses. Scholarships will be awarded based on financial need and merit and dispersed directly to each student’s college or university this fall. UNCF will oversee the program and administer the scholarship funding. The program runs through 2030.

* SWAC participating schools are Texas Southern, Prairie View, Alcorn, Jackson State and Grambling.
 
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