Hampton Positions Academic Excellence Front and Center as an Institutional Standard
Hampton, Va. (May 31, 2023) – Hampton University pledged over $400,000 in tuition assistance to scholars who have indicated their intent to enroll as Hamptonians in the fall.
University President Darrell K. Williams made the announcement at the 200+ Scholars Breakfast held at the Hampton Roads Convention Center. The annual event, sponsored by the Hampton Roads Committee of 200+ Men, honors African-American high school males from area public and private schools who are graduating with a 3.0 or better GPA.
“I am pleased to recognize the following outstanding scholars who have indicated their intent to enroll at Hampton University for the 2023-2024 academic year,” President Williams told the audience. The University awarded each recipient a $3000 grant for the 2023-2024 academic year and a four-year renewable merit scholarship:
- Nicola Baker, Xavier Wallace and Anthony Artis will receive $7500 for a total of $33,000.
- Cody Jackson, Jordan Paschal, and Kameron Jackson will receive $10,000 for a total of $43,000.
- Clarence Bostic will receive $15,000 for a total of $63,000.
- Darren Williams will receive $20,000 for a total of $83,000.
- Michael Dwayne Anderson will receive $15,000, room scholarship, and a $2000 book stipend for a total of $99,368.
Hampton is projected to increase overall enrollment next year between 3500 to 3700. The university launched the 2023-2033 strategic plan, “Elevating Hampton Excellence,” and among its goal is to increase scholarship opportunities for students and develop innovative 21st-century leaders of character for our community, our nation and our world.
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For more on the Hampton University 2023-2033 Strategic Plan information, visit: here
For more information on Hampton Roads Committee of 200+ Men, visit: here