DALLAS, May 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark today
announced it has awarded $900,000 in
Bright Futures College Scholarships to 45 children of
Kimberly-Clark employees across North
America. The high school seniors were selected based on
academic achievement, leadership, work experience and
extracurricular activities.
Now in its 28th 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. The program is administered by the
Kimberly-Clark Foundation and since its inception has awarded
nearly $44 million in scholarships to
more than 2,200 students.
"Our scholarship recipients are exceptional students who
demonstrate academic excellence and promise for building a bright
future," said Jenny Lewis, Vice
President, Kimberly-Clark Foundation. "We are honored to recognize
their achievements and are pleased to support them as they pursue
their studies in higher education."
This year's awardees will attend top colleges and universities
such as Yale University, the
University of Pennsylvania,
Fordham University, the University of Georgia and the University of Wisconsin. Past scholarship
recipients have gone on to pursue successful careers in medicine,
education, the armed forces and engineering.
Click here for more information on this year's award
recipients.
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 global
causes that create lasting social change. supporting and
strengthening families around the world. Together with funding from
the corporation and employees, its primary focus is on social and
community investments that increase access to sanitation, help
women and children thrive, and empower women and girls.
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
news and to learn more about the company's 148-year history of
innovation, visit kimberly-clark.com or follow us on
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