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Congratulations to the Inaugural Class of Dominion Energy Educational Equity Scholars

Published: 8/30/2021 17 Likes

Students receive over $500,000 for educational expenses

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Sixty diverse students across the country can breathe a little easier this school year after being awarded more than $500,000 collectively to help pay for educational expenses as a part of Dominion Energy’s Educational Equity Scholarship Program.

As part of the company’s larger commitment to underrepresented minority students, the HBCU Promise, these scholarships are the first in a six-year, $10 million initiative to support and diversify higher-education graduates.

Between the sixty recipients, those enrolled in two-years schools are receiving $5,000 each. Students enrolled in four-year schools are receiving $10,000 each. All recipients can renew their scholarships as they successfully progress through school and meet certain academic criteria.

Here’s a breakdown of our 2021 Dominion Energy Educational Equity Scholars:

  • Students hail from eight different states in our territories including:
    • Connecticut
    • Idaho
    • Maryland
    • North Carolina
    • Ohio
    • South Carolina
    • Utah
    • Virginia

  • Students are receiving an education from more than 40 schools, including several Historically Black Universities and Colleges (HBCUs) and Ivy League colleges.

  • Students are studying for a range of degrees including:
    • Biology/Pre-Med
    • Computer Science
    • Nursing
    • Engineering
    • Criminal Justice
    • Information Science & Technology
    • Health & Human Services
    • Business
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  • Students represent diverse ethnicities including:
    • 7 Asian & Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islanders
    • 35 Black or African Americans
    • 14 Hispanics or Latinos
    • 4 American Indians or Alaskan Natives

Dominion Energy is honored to assist these scholars in achieving higher education in pursuit of professional advancement and personal dreams.

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"A college education is one key path to a successful career. This will help reduce the financial hurdle," said Robert M. Blue, Dominion Energy's chair, president and chief executive officer. "All students should have access to a quality education and the many doors a college degree opens."

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Wisdom Talley

“I cannot express how grateful I am for Dominion Energy for investing in my future,” said Howard University student, Wisdom Talley, in an Instagram post. “As a thank you, I created a string art version of their logo. Thank you so much, Dominion Energy.”

Esteban Vizcain

“Getting into the college of my dreams was a blessing, but it came with the exorbitant cost and the fear of leaving my family and Virginia,” says University of Virginia student, Esteban Vizcaino. “Your extreme generosity has helped alleviate these fears and pressures and is truly life-changing.”

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“I am truly honored and appreciate receiving a scholarship from the Dominion Energy Educational Equity Scholarship Program,” says Furman University medical student, Morgan Locklear. “Your generosity is helping making this opportunity possible for me.”

Htoomyat Zeyar

“I’m deeply honored and thankful for receiving this scholarship,” says Virginia Commonwealth University student Htoomyat Zeyar. “It makes my mom so happy.”

Clinton Washington

“Going into this year, I was really worried about financial aid. Both my parents had lost their part-time jobs in addition to their regular ones,” says Furman University student Clinton Washington III in an interview with ABC Columbia. “This took a huge burden off of me and has leveled the playing field. Thank you so much.”

Learn more about the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation’s Educational Equity Scholarship
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