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Jill Scott’s Foundation “Blues Babe” And Hallmark Mahogany Team Up To Launch National Scholarships

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Hallmark’s Mahogany brand has partnered with Blues Babe, Jill Scott’s foundation which aims to nurture “college-bound students of color, artistically and academically.”

According to the press release emailed to the Electronic Urban Report/EUR, this partnership has established a national, merit-based scholarship for college students interested in pursuing a career in the writing arts.

“To be able to give inner-city students the opportunity to receive a scholarship and pursue a career in writing is phenomenal,” said Ms. Scott. “My love and passion for writing is reflected in my music and my poetry and I am sincerely grateful that Mahogany decided to partner with the Blues Babe Foundation to help nurture young creative minds.”

Currently enrolled college students interested in applying for the scholarship may visit this link to submit an application and qualifying information, which includes a writing sample and an essay. Two winners will be selected by representatives from Mahogany and the Blues Babe Foundation, and will each receive a $10,000 scholarship. Both winners also will be invited to Hallmark’s headquarters in Kansas City, Mo. for an all-expenses paid three-day workshop with Mahogany’s team of writers during the summer of 2016.

Mahogany and the Blues Babe Foundation also will team up to promote the importance of education and creative writing skills during sessions at this year’s Camp Jill Scott, an annual summer enrichment camp for underserved middle school students in the North Philadelphia area.

“Our greeting cards’ messages are rooted in inspiration, positivity and cultural connection,” said Tara Frank, Vice President – Multicultural Strategy, Hallmark Cards. “This partnership provides an avenue for us to put that message into action – nationally and locally – and we’re excited to partner with Ms. Scott’s Blues Babe Foundation to do so. We hope that our shared vision leads to rewarding and enriching opportunities for college-bound students.”

The collaboration unites Mahogany’s commitment to a genuine, progressive and optimistic reflection of African-American culture with the Blues Babe Foundation’s extensive work in initiatives supporting minority students pursuing a college education.

Applications for the Mahogany & Blues Babe Foundation Scholarship will be accepted through October 30, 2015. For more information and official rules, visit here.

Source: Eur Web

 

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