When high school senior Jazmin Legrande graduated from Fort Washington’s Friendly High School, she walked away with more than just a diploma. As one of the winners of a Verizon Wireless/United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Black History Month essay contest, Legrande will receive more than $4,000 worth of scholarship funds and technology gifts. The contest, which required high school seniors to submit an essay about how the evolution of wireless technology has changed the world, was open to students planning to attend a four-year college this fall.
The UNCF reviewed all submissions and selected three winners in the Virginia, Washington and Maryland region. Legrande, who will attend Delaware State University in the fall, is the second place winner. At a ceremony at the Verizon Wireless store in Waldorf, Md., on June 3, Legrande received her scholarship as well as the technology to help with her studies – an HP Mini 311 Netbook and a DROID X by Motorola smartphone.
“As education and diversity are pillars of the Verizon Wireless culture, we are excited to partner with UNCF once again to offer scholarships to help dedicated, motivated students like Jazmin prepare for bright futures,” said Mike Maiorana, president, Verizon Wireless, Virginia, Maryland, DC Region, in a press statement. “We’re honored to provide these students with scholarships and devices that will help them further their education at leading four-year colleges.”
This Black History Month Essay Contest is one of a variety of educational and diversity programs supported by Verizon Wireless.
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