Two FAMU students selected for White House HBCU scholars program

Two FAMU students ---Stephen Brown of Philadelphia, PA, and Kerra Kelly of McDonough, GA --- have been selected for the 2021 White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities HBCU Scholars Program. 
 
They were from an applicant pool of over 200 students who submitted completed applications that included a transcript, resume, essay, and letter of recommendation. 
 
Brown and Kelly will participate in national and regional events and monthly classes said Elyse Jones, HBCU Scholar Program Coordinator. All HBCU Scholar events are designed to connect HBCU students with non-profit, business, and federal leaders to discuss professional development while identifying challenges and providing equitable solutions to barriers that HBCU students face when preparing and entering the 21st century workforce.
 
The program recognizes students who excel in academics, in leadership or in civic engagement at a Historically Black College or University.