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Two members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) have earned $40,000 scholarships from Best Buy and UNCF.
Murllin B. and Lauren D. were presented with scholarship checks, on April 3, 2025, at the Best Buy Teen Tech Center at BGC Herbert Hoover, 2901 N. Grand Blvd.
Both students excelled in the application process, achieving at least a 3.0 grade point average (GPA), submitting personal statements about their academic and career interests, and demonstrating financial need.
They are part of the Best Buy Pathways (College to Career – C2C) Program.
According to Alonzo Lee, the Pathways facilitator and Best Buy Teen Tech Center College and Programs leader, “their applications focused on academics and showcased leadership, character, and a passion for making an impact in the tech or business fields.”
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Each recipient receives $40,000 in funding, a dedicated college/career mentor coach for four years, and an additional $1,000 emergency stipend for personal needs.
“This is a tremendous acknowledgment of their hard work, and we hope it provides other teens with an incentive to get involved in the Pathways/Best Buy Teen Tech program,” said BGCSTL President and CEO Brandon Williams.
Last year, BGCSTL member Alexis L. became the first recipient from the BGC St. Louis family to win this scholarship. She is currently a freshman at the University of Missouri-Columbia (MIZZOU).
The Pathways (C2C) program is an opportunity for local teens looking to attend college. It equips them with the tools needed to thrive in post-secondary education and their future careers.
The partners are paving the way for future leaders, according to Williams.
“I am incredibly proud of Murllin, Lauren, and all our Pathways members for their achievements. Their success is a testament to the transformative power of the BGCGSTL and the Best Buy Pathways program, and I look forward to continuing our efforts to support these young leaders,” he said.
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