Fourteen Charles County high school graduates from the Class of 2025 were recently awarded scholarships through the Charles County Juneteenth Foundation Inc.
The foundation is a nonprofit organization with a mission to provide educational opportunities about Juneteenth and its history, bring awareness to the rich African American heritage of Charles County, provide scholarship opportunities and support Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) businesses.
Each scholarship recipient received a $500 scholarship after meeting necessary criteria to qualify for the award. Each awardee submitted a short essay, a final high school transcript and a college acceptance letter to qualify for the award.
The 2025 Charles County Juneteenth Foundation Inc. recipients are:
Since 2020 the Charles County Juneteenth Foundation Inc. has impacted over 5,000 people in the community by bringing together families, businesses and cultural organizations to honor the history of African Americans and their future, according to information provided by the foundation. The foundation continues to receive donations and sponsorships to fund opportunities such as their scholarship fund and annual community celebration.
For more information about the foundation and how to get involved email the Charles County Juneteenth Foundation at [email protected].
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