The Tom Joyner Foundation has added five N.C. A&T students

to its recipient list for the Ford “All in Technology”

scholarship.

The Tom Joyner Foundation has added five N.C. A&T students to its recipient list for the Ford “All in Technology” scholarship.

Ariana M.P Betts, Dorian Calhoun, Lariah Edwards, Jasmine Johnson and Eboni Stafford were all awarded $10,000 to go toward their education.

Stafford a senior biology major said that she was, “excited to receive the award.” “College students are struggling with money, which is hard to come by.”

She goes on to add that if she had the chance to speak with Tom Joyner she would thank him for the opportunity to help fund her education. She plans to use the award to apply for graduate school and buy books.

A&T along with four other HBCUs sent their top recommended students to the Tom Joyner Foundation, and twenty students were chosen. The winners were announced on The Tom Joyner Morning Show during Jeff Johnson’s segment.

Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Michigan, teamed up with nationally known radio personality and huge education supporter Tom Joyner to assist HBCU students studying in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Their hope is to further this course of study within the African-American community.

“We are proud to have partners that also understand the importance of higher education within the black community,” said Shawn Lollie, a Ford multicultural marketing manager.

To qualify students had to be a junior or a senior STEM major with at least cumulative 3.0 G.P.A.

Students were asked to submit their future plans along with their application.

Also those who were involved in on-campus activities and community organizations were particularly suggested.

“Stem is a way thinking, these students are leading to breakthroughs in innovation”, said Lollie.

Many intended jobs of the future include a comprehensive understanding of science and math.

“Projections by the U.S. Department of Labor show that of the 20 fastest growing occupations of 2014, 15 of them require STEM preparation.”

The Tom Joyner Foundation was created for the purpose of helping students continue their education at HBCU’s. Officials say they were excited about teaming up with Ford and sharing that passion Joyner has for education.

“These scholarships for outstanding students interested in science, math and technology are absolutely vital these days, particularly during this tough economy when our students need all the resources they can get to complete their college degrees,” Joyner said in a press release.

“We want to do our part in ensuring students are rewarded for their hard work” said Lollie.

Ford intends to continue to award the “All in Technology” scholarship to students at

HBCUs.

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• U’Leasa Joseph, Register Reporter