The first annual scholarship in partnership
with CVS Beauty and UNCF provides financial assistance to Black
female college students pursuing degrees in STEM
Procter & Gamble (P&G) haircare brands Royal Oils by
Head & Shoulders and Gold Series from Pantene announced the 11
recipients of the first annual Rooted in Science Scholarship. The
scholarships were awarded to Black women pursuing a degree in STEM
fields at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and
UNCF (United Negro College Fund)-member schools. UNCF, a long-time
partner to P&G, will facilitate the distribution.
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“On behalf of P&G, we send a huge congratulations to the
recipients of the Rooted in Science Scholarship,” said Dr. Rolanda
Wilkerson, P&G Beauty, Principal Scientist and alum of Southern
University and A&M College and Louisiana State University. “As
a Black woman scientist, the team of scientists behind Royal Oils
and Gold Series and I are especially honored to recognize and
support the next generation of young Black women pursuing a career
in the STEM fields. As someone who has received scholarships to
help fund my STEM journey, I understand the importance of a program
like this, so we hope that this scholarship fund can help make it a
little easier for students to achieve their greatness.”
As two brands that are #RootedinScience, Royal Oils and Gold
Series launched the scholarship last fall to support the growth and
development of future Black female STEM-focused innovators. Gold
Series from Pantene was formulated by Black scientists, Ph.Ds.,
dermatologists, and stylists who understand the unique needs of
textured hair and provides superior moisturization. Through decades
of cutting-edge innovation and technology, plus on-going research
of textured hair, Royal Oils by Head & Shoulders was also
developed to deliver superior scalp care and moisturization for any
style.
“UNCF is excited to continue our long-standing relationship with
P&G, and the Rooted in Science Scholarship is a next step on a
STEM path that enables more Black women to make a difference in
lives of others—both within their communities and across our nation
and around the world. That’s particularly important right now given
the current health crisis,” said Dr. Michael L. Lomax, president
and CEO, UNCF.
The recipients of the Rooted in Science Scholarship in
partnership with CVS will each receive up to $5,000 a year for up
to two years for expenses associated with pursuing their degree.
Recipients include:
- Laura Nicole Hairston, Hampton University
- Dasia Heard, Hampton University
- Amaryah Lockett, Kennesaw State University
- Zenobia Nicula Early, LeMoyne-Owen College
- Oluwapelumi Oguntade, Marquette University
- Robynn Harrison, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical
State University
- Destiny Jones, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical
State University
- Desiree Brown, Oakwood University
- Kirsten Briana Moore, Tougaloo College
- Keona Latrice Hughes, University of Missouri - Saint
Louis
- Emree Downey, Washington & Jefferson College
This summer, together with CVS and UNCF, P&G will kick off
round two of the program and award up to $200,000 more in
scholarships to Black women pursuing a degree in STEM subjects at
HBCUs and UNCF-member schools.
Applications for the second annual Rooted in Science Scholarship
will open Aug. 3 through Sept. 28, and recipients will be announced
mid-December 2021. There will be 21 scholarship recipients who will
be awarded $5,000 a year for up to two years. Scholarship funds are
intended to help college juniors with expenses associated with the
pursuit of their degrees. More information on how to apply and
eligibility requirements will be available at
https://uncf.org/scholarships this summer.
About Royal Oils by Head & Shoulders
Developed specifically for textured hair by a team of Black
scientists, Royal Oils by Head & Shoulders provides expertly
designed scalp relief and luxuriously moisturized hair for all
natural, relaxed, curly and coily crowns.
About Gold Series from Pantene
Gold Series from Pantene is a breakthrough line designed to
provide strength and moisture for women with relaxed, natural, or
transitioning hair. This superior care and styling line was
co-created with Black scientists, Ph.Ds., dermatologists and
stylists who understand the unique needs of textured hair. Each
product in the Gold Series collection is powered by Pro-V blends
and protective conditioning and repair agents formulated to work
together to improve moisture, strength, elasticity, smoothness, and
shine.
About Procter & Gamble
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strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands,
including Always®, Ambi Pur®, Ariel®, Bounty®, Charmin®, Crest®,
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About UNCF
UNCF (United Negro College Fund) is the nation’s largest and
most effective minority education organization. To serve youth, the
community and the nation, UNCF supports students’ education and
development through scholarships and other programs, supports and
strengthens its 37 member colleges and universities, and advocates
for the importance of minority education and college readiness.
UNCF institutions and other historically black colleges and
universities are highly effective, awarding nearly 20% of African
American baccalaureate degrees. UNCF administers more than 400
programs, including scholarship, internship and fellowship,
mentoring, summer enrichment, and curriculum and faculty
development programs. Today, UNCF supports more than 60,000
students at over 1,100 colleges and universities across the
country. Its logo features the UNCF torch of leadership in
education and its widely recognized trademark, ‟A mind is a
terrible thing to waste.” ® Learn more at UNCF.org or for
continuous updates and news, follow UNCF on Twitter at @UNCF.
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