The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation announced its $2 million commitment to fund scholarships for Black, African, and African American students. Students at Morehouse College , Spelman College , and ten other historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) will receive a total of $2 million over five years. The HBCUs will be chosen through the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) based on enrollment rate, unmet funding needs, proximity to Ralph Lauren Corporation's U.S. operation center, and disciplines supporting the retail industry. The foundation will also encourage community service participation through the scholarship program. "This new scholarship will allow high-achieving students in need of financial support to graduate with less debt, ready to step into their careers," Mary Schmidt Campbell, Ph.D., President of Spelman College, said . "We're extremely proud to join forces with the Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation in its effort to increase equity and access in the...
