DALLAS, May 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark
today announced its 2018 Bright Futures Scholarship Program has
awarded $1.2 million in college
scholarships to 60 children of Kimberly-Clark employees in 17 U.S. states. Recipients
were chosen based on academic achievement, leadership, work
experience and involvement in extracurricular activities.
Marking its 26th year, the Bright Futures program
provides scholarship grants worth up to $20,000, or $5,000
per school year, for full-time students attending accredited
colleges and universities. Since its inception, the program has
awarded over $40 million in
scholarships to more than 2,000 students.
"Each year, the selection committee for the Bright Futures
scholarship program is impressed by the deep commitment to academic
excellence and community service demonstrated by these students,"
said Tom Falk, chairman and CEO of
Kimberly-Clark. "We believe these scholarships are an
important investment in our next generation of leaders, and we are
proud to help these young people take the next step as they pursue
their goals."
The average GPA for this year's scholarship class is 3.96, and
awardees will attend such top colleges and universities as
Brown University, Duke University, the Georgia
Institute of Technology, the University
of Wisconsin and Yale University. Past scholarship
recipients have gone on to pursue successful careers in medicine,
education, the armed forces and engineering.
"I grew up inspired by the work of my father, and today, I'm
proud that I have an opportunity to work with him at Kimberly-Clark and give back to the company that helped
me to earn my degree from the University of
Wisconsin," said Levi
Vandenboogart, a 2008 Bright Futures scholarship recipient
who is now Lead Scientist for Kimberly-Clark on its adult and feminine care brands.
"The support made a big difference for me, and I know it will for
this year's class of scholars as they work to achieve their
dreams."
More information and a full list of winners is available on
Kimberly-Clark.com.
About the Kimberly-Clark Foundation
Established in 1952, the Kimberly-Clark Foundation is the
charitable arm of Kimberly-Clark Corporation and is dedicated to
supporting and strengthening families around the world.
About Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) and its trusted brands are
an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175
countries. Fueled by ingenuity, creativity, and an understanding of
people's most essential needs, we create products that help
individuals experience more of what's important to them. Our
portfolio of brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex,
Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Intimus,
Neve, Plenitud, Viva and WypAll, hold the No. 1 or No. 2 share
position in 80 countries. We use sustainable practices that support
a healthy planet, build stronger communities, and ensure our
business thrives for decades to come. To keep up with the latest
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