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For Immediate Release
(Dallas, TX – September 12th, 2007) Five Cheyney University of Pennsylania students are winners of the new Tom Joyner Foundation® – “Brothers on the Move” Scholarship program, designed to help increase the number of black males enrolled in Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs).
The recipients of the “Brothers on the Move” $1,500-scholarship are:
* Justin Allen, a senior, is a business management major from Waldorf, Md. This honor student and who wants to be an NFL player, also wants to be a sports agent Allen is president of the Fellowship of Christian Athletics, a recognized motivational speaker for high school students and a nationally ranked linebacker. In his spare time, he also serves as a campus tutor.
* Kenneth Tann, a sophomore, is a business administration major from Wilmington, Del. This future real estate developer plans to stay focused and earn the distinction as the first in his family to graduate from college. At Cheyney, Kenneth volunteers at a local community center, serves as a peer tutor and is a campus guide.
* Hanif Crafton, a senior, is a business management major with a music minor from
Philadelphia, PA. Crafton, an honor student, plans to be an artist and repertoire vice
president for a major record label. Hanif plans to revive the “Philadelphia Sound” and bring music back to every school within his reach. At Cheyney, he is a member of the choir and the business club. He also volunteers at a community center.
* Michael Muse, a junior, is a social justice major with a business administration minor from Willingboro, NJ. This honor student, plans to be a law enforcement officer and make a difference in the safety of our communities At Cheyney, he is a member of the football team, the Optimist Club and the Fellowship for Christian Athletes.
* Jacob Waites is a sophomore, education major from Wilmington, Delaware. He is a future teacher and honor student who believes he must have a part in molding future generations, the same way others helped him. At Cheyney, he is a member of the choir and the Student Government Association. He also serves as a tour guide and tutors at a community center.
Joyner, a graduate of Tuskegee Institute, said that the scholarship is greatly needed. On average, the black male student enrollment at an HBCU is about 37 percent. To be eligible for the scholarship, students must attend one of the Foundation’s “Schools of the Month”, have a grade point average of at least 3.0, be a campus leader involved in the community have a career goal and to make a difference in the quality of life for his race.
Cheney State University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA was the ‘School of the Month’ for August; followed by Tennessee State University in Nashville, TN for September; Edward Waters College in Jacksonville, FL in October and Savannah State University in Savannah, GA for November.
For information about the scholarship program, students should contact their school administrators directly to determine their eligibility.
The “Brothers on the Move” scholarship will be announced Thursdays on the Tom Joyner Morning Show, which is aired in 120 markets reaching nearly eight million listeners every week. The Foundation offers scholarships to students attending its Schools of the Month throughout the week. On Mondays, the focuse is on students who are single parents, and on Tuesdays, general scholarships are awarded.
Founded in 1998, the Tom Joyner Foundation has raised more than $55 million to help keep students enrolled in black colleges. It has assisted more than 14,000 students and worked with more than 100 HBCUs.
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