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Source: Brian Ach / Getty Jay-Z is doing what he can to give back to the next generation on all fronts. Most recently, he’s launched a scholarship through the Shawn Carter Foundation for students who would like to study abroad. “The study abroad program was designed by JAY-Z’s charitable foundation and the Institute for International Education (IIE)/Gilman International Scholarship Program. The program was started to ‘designed to expand the global experiences and leadership opportunities for underserved students through establishment of full study-abroad scholarships,’ Travel Noire reports, adding that “according to data from the foundation, 64 percent of the foundation’s scholars are first-generation college students.” Students who are selected will reportedly be required to complete a service project while abroad. Hov’s scholarship for study abroad opportunities comes just as the music mogul is beginning to gain traction in his fight to reform the criminal justice system . Stay tuned… we’re sure this isn’t the last we’ll hear from generous Jay. — Photo: Getty
Jay-Z Launches Scholarship To Expand Study Abroad Opportunities For Underserved Students
