HBCU Sustainable Communities Initiative Announces
Scholarship and Internship Applications Now Open for Eligible HBCU Students
Applications are open from Jan. 23 until March 27, 2023
ATLANTA, GA (March 15, 2023) – INROADS, Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), and UNCF (United Negro College Fund) have joined forces through the HBCU Sustainable Communities Initiative (HBCU SCI) to provide eligible HBCU students with access to scholarship and internship opportunities in the fields of STEM and sustainability. The HBCU SCI initiative is supported by the Southern Company Foundation and seeks to develop HBCU students into future business and community leaders in STEM and sustainability, focused on solving our communities’ most pressing problems.
“We are dedicated to creating a more equitable, inclusive, and socially just world,” said Dr. Harry L. Williams, president and CEO of TMCF. “We are proud to award scholarships that will help students graduate and go on to create meaningful impact throughout their careers in STEM and sustainability.”
HBCU SCI announced today that applications are open for paid scholarship and internship opportunities. Applications are open from Jan. 23 until March 27, 2023. Students can learn more and apply at www.HBCUSCI.org.
HBCU SCI scholarship benefits include:
- Scholarships of up to $10,000 over two years
- Access to a mentor
- Access to students’ success webinars
HBCU SCI internship benefits include:
- Paid internship opportunities
- Real-world experience
- Career coaching
HBCU SCI scholarships and internship recipients also gain access to the Sustainability and Social Justice Series with interactive learning about sustainability.
“HBCUs provide a rich environment for the development of leaders who go on to be change-agents in our society,” said Forest T. Harper, Jr., president and CEO of INROADS. “Through its internship program, HBCU SCI exposes students to career paths in STEM and sustainability-related fields through experiential learning opportunities and real-world experiences.”
“The HBCU Sustainable Communities Initiative is consistent with UNCF’s mission and seeks to equip HBCU talent with the support, resources, and knowledge to ensure our communities are socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable,” said Dr. Michael L. Lomax, president and CEO, UNCF. “We want to create a world where social justice is the norm, not the exception.”
For more information about the HBCU Sustainable Communities Initiative, visit www.HBCUSCI.org.
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About HBCU SCI
Established in 2022, the HBCU Sustainable Communities Initiative (HBCU SCI) fosters thriving communities by preparing HBCU talent for careers in STEM and sustainability. HBCU SCI equips HBCU talent with support, resources, and knowledge to ensure communities are socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable. The HBCU Sustainable Communities Initiative is supported by the Southern Company Foundation and delivered through an innovative and historic collaboration among INROADS, Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), and United Negro College Fund (UNCF), three national nonprofit organizations dedicated to creating a more equitable, inclusive, and socially just world. Learn more at www.HBCUSCI.org and follow on Instagram and Twitter @HBCUSCI.
About INROADS
Founded in 1970, INROADS delivers innovative programs and creative solutions that identify, accelerate, and elevate the development of underrepresented talent throughout their careers. Through this development, students become equipped for corporate and community leadership that effects community renewal and social change and elevates economic status and quality of life. INROADS has more than 30,000 alumni and over 900 interns and serves 4,000+ students and 200 corporate clients. Learn more at INROADS.org and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn @INROADSInc.
About TMCF
Established in 1987, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is the nation’s largest organization exclusively representing the Black College Community. TMCF member-schools include the publicly supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Predominantly Black Institutions, enrolling nearly 80% of all students attending Black colleges and universities.
About UNCF
UNCF (United Negro College Fund) is the nation’s largest and most effective minority education organization. To serve youth, the community and the nation, UNCF supports students’ education and development through scholarships and other programs, supports and strengthens its 37 member colleges and universities, and advocates for the importance of minority education and college readiness. While totaling only 3% of all colleges and universities, UNCF institutions and other historically Black colleges and universities are highly effective, awarding 15% of bachelor’s degrees, 5% of master’s degrees, 10% of doctoral degrees and 19% of all STEM degrees earned by Black students in higher education. UNCF administers more than 400 programs, including scholarship, internship and fellowship, mentoring, summer enrichment, and curriculum and faculty development programs. Today, UNCF supports more than 60,000 students at over 1,100 colleges and universities across the country. Its logo features the UNCF torch of leadership in education and its widely recognized trademark, ‟A mind is a terrible thing to waste®.” Learn more at UNCF.org or for continuous updates and news, follow UNCF on Twitter at @UNCF.
About Southern Company
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy company serving nine million customers through its subsidiaries. The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices below the national average. For more than a century, we have been building the future of energy and developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, advanced carbon capture technologies, natural gas, renewables, energy efficiency and storage technology. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation and a low-carbon future, Southern Company and its subsidiaries develop the customized energy solutions our customers and communities require to drive growth and prosperity. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and govern our business to the benefit of our world. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have been recognized nationally by the U.S. Department of Defense, G.I. Jobs magazine, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, Forbes and the Women’s Choice Award. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.
