Update! The recipients of the BBBSA Youth Equity and Empowerment Scholarship with support from the Deloitte Foundation have been announced! The scholarship program will provide young people with financial support for college and credentialing programs through the awarding of 60 scholarships that will total $350,000 nationally. The winning Littles in our local area are:
Littles in a Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring program with career interests in accounting, finance, economics, engineering, computer engineering, computer science, information systems, technology, data science, data analytics, and math were eligible. The Deloitte Foundation Scholarships were available to youth living or planning to attend a higher learning institute in 13 areas, including right here in Tampa, FL! Other regions were: Chicago, IL, Hartford, CT, Kansas City, MO, Milwaukee, WI, Minneapolis, MN, Nashville, TN, New York, NY, Omaha, NE, Parsippany, NJ, Philadelphia, PA, Pittsburgh, PA, Seattle, WA.
“We know when young people gain exposure and access to educational and career opportunities, it widens their view to the possibilities and potential ahead of them in life and career,” said Artis Stevens, president and CEO, BBBSA. “With the support of organizations like the Deloitte Foundation, we continue to empower the next generation on a path to graduate with a plan for their futures.”
“We are thrilled to be able to support an organization that continues to change lives through mentorship,” said Erin Scanlon, president, of the Deloitte Foundation. “Big Brothers Big Sisters of America uplifts communities and helps to empower youth so that they can aspire to fulfilling lives and careers.”
BIG thanks to the Deloitte Foundation and our National office for making this opportunity possible.
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About The Deloitte Foundation
The Deloitte Foundation, founded in 1928, is a not-for-profit organization that supports education in the U.S. through a variety of initiatives that help develop the next generation of diverse business leaders, and their influencers, and promote excellence in teaching, research and curriculum innovation. The Deloitte Foundation sponsors an array of national programs relevant to a variety of professional services, benefiting high school students, undergraduates, graduate students and educators. Learn more about the Deloitte Foundation.
