The Shade Room Establishes First-Generation Scholarship Fund
Company Founder Seeks to Provide Opportunities She Didn’t Have
GRAMBLING, LA – October 26, 2020 – The Shade Room has established a scholarship fund at Grambling State University for first-generation African American students.
In addition to being a first-generation college student, applicants must have a 2.5 minimum grade point average and demonstrated financial need. They must also write a 500-word essay about the impact the scholarship would have on their academic journey.
“The scholarship effort was a part of our mission to create as many endowments at HBCUs as we can,” said Shade Room Founder Angie Nwandu. “Grambling was the first HBCU we started with.”
The Shade Room also has created an endowment at Loyola Marymount University and plans to establish another one in early 2021.
“The minimum GPA is low because I graduated with a 2.8 GPA and couldn’t get into law/grad school,” Nwandu said. “I would like to give college students like me an opportunity for success.”
“The Division of Student Affairs would like to offer our heartfelt gratitude to The Shade Room for its generous contribution,” said Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. David Ponton. “This endowed contribution will allow Grambling State University to continue its fundamental mission of educating and providing its students with the skill sets to make global impacts on the world’s workforce.”
To apply for the scholarship, visit https://link.gram.edu/tsr. For more information or questions about the scholarship, contact Dr. Gavin Hamms at hammsg@gram.edu.
About Grambling State University
Grambling State University, located in Grambling, Louisiana, is a historically black university founded in 1901 that combines the academic strengths of a major university with the benefits of a small college. This combination enables students to grow and learn in a serene and positive environment. The 590-acre campus offers 43 undergraduate and graduate academic programs. A member of the University of Louisiana System, Grambling State University has been accredited by 13 accrediting associations and holds accreditations in all programs required by the Louisiana Board of Regents. With a longstanding tradition of excellence, Grambling State University continues to emphasize the value and importance of each student, exemplified by our motto: Where Everybody Is Somebody.