Sinclair Announces 2024 Annual Diversity Scholarship Winners
Scholarships were awarded to 12 university students
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BALTIMORE—Sinclair has awarded scholarships to 12 university students as a part of its annual Diversity Scholarship program.
The annual Sinclair Broadcast Group Diversity Scholarship aims to invest in the future of the broadcast industry and help students from diverse backgrounds, who reflect Sinclair’s audiences nationwide, complete their education and pursue careers in journalism, digital storytelling, and marketing.
“At Sinclair, our commitment to nurturing young talent and enhancing diversity in local media is unwavering. We proudly congratulate these outstanding students, whose unique perspectives and talents will undoubtedly enrich our media landscape,” said Sinclair president and CEO Chris Ripley.
The scholarship has provided nearly $400,000 in tuition assistance since 2013. This year, a total of $56,000. was awarded to the following students:
- Kristen Bongco – San Jose State University
- Alexa Bonilla – James Madison University
- Carl Coridon – Villanova University
- Madelin Morales – Texas State-San Marcos
- Marissa Orr – University of Arizona
- Carrington Peavy – University of Missouri -Columbia
- Trinity Polk – Hampton University
- Annea Scales – Mississippi State University
- Jonathan Soco – Indiana University
- Natalie Son – University of Southern California
- Carrigan Woodson – University of South Carolina
- Khenedi Wright – Tennessee State University
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