Comcast NBCUniversal Awards $45K in Scholarships to 18 Connecticut High School Seniors

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Comcast NBCUniversal has awarded $45,000 in scholarships to 18 Connecticut high school students as part of its Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program for the 2020-2021 school year. Each selected student receives a one-time $2,500 scholarship aimed at supporting their undergraduate education. Since its inception in 2001, the program has disbursed over $34 million in scholarships to approximately 30,000 students nationwide. This initiative, funded by the Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation, recognizes students for their community service, academic performance, and leadership.

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BERLIN, Conn., June 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast NBCUniversal today announced it has awarded $45,000 in scholarships for the 2020-2021 school year to 18 Connecticut students as part of its annual Leaders and Achievers® Scholarship Program. Students are selected for their outstanding community service, academic performance, and leadership skills. The award, funded by the Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation, is a one-time, $2,500 scholarship to be used toward undergraduate education-related expenses. Since 2001, more than $34 million has been awarded to about 30,000 high school seniors across the country as part of the Leaders and Achievers program, including $800,000 to nearly 670 students in Connecticut.

"We are honored to recognize the amazing achievements of our Leaders and Achievers scholarship winners and to help them further their education," said Dennis Mathew, Senior Vice President of Comcast's Western New England Region, which is headquartered in Connecticut. "They are top achievers in academics, leaders in the community and leaders among their peers. They represent our future, and Comcast NBCUniversal is proud to support them."

"Congratulations to the Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship award winners," said Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont. "I appreciate that this scholarship recognizes academic achievement, leadership and community service, as these are important principles for success in college and beyond. I wish these students all the best on their journey."

The Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program recognizes high school seniors for their community service, academic performance, and leadership skills. These scholarships are provided to give young people the opportunity to continue their education to better compete in tomorrow's workplace. Applicants to the Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program must demonstrate academic excellence, commitment to community service, and outstanding qualities in character, integrity, and leadership.

When asked what community service meant to them, Elicia Colon from Bloomfield High School said that, "Community service is a way to give back to my village - a way of honoring those who helped me to become the person I am today."

Marc D'Almeida from New Britain High School added, "Many pivotal moments of my life have been because of those that chose to help me. Community service means the opportunity for me to be a resource and give back to the world."

The students who received this year's scholarship are:

Student Name	Student Hometown	High School
Syed Ali	New Britain	CREC Academy of Science and Innovation
Arie Bethea	Windsor	Windsor High School
Lillian Bierwirth	Berlin	Berlin High School
Mary Elizabeth Butler	North Haven	North Haven High School
Faiza Chowdhury	Ansonia	Ansonia High School
Elicia Colon	Bloomfield	Bloomfield High School
Marc D'Almeida	New Britain	New Britain High School
Ava Labella	Middletown	Mercy High School
Francesca Ledoux	New London	New London High School
Shanice Martin	Waterbury	Waterbury Career Academy
Khushi Patel	Old Saybrook	Old Saybrook Senior High School
Jithu Sajeevan	Bristol	Bristol Central High School
Mayra Vasquez	Hartford	Classical Magnet School
Jocelyn Villacreses	Danbury	Danbury High School
Lily Vining	Wallingford	Lyman Hall High School
Paul Waweru	Hartford	Avon High School
Ashaureah Williams	East Hartford	CREC Academy of Science and Innovation
Jacquelyn Yorker	East Hampton	East Hampton High School

Visit here to learn more about the program.

About Comcast Corporation
Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company with three primary businesses: Comcast Cable, NBCUniversal, and Sky. Comcast Cable is one of the United States' largest video, high-speed internet, and phone providers to residential customers under the Xfinity brand, and also provides these services to businesses. It also provides wireless and security and automation services to residential customers under the Xfinity brand. NBCUniversal is global and operates news, entertainment and sports cable networks, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, television production operations, television station groups, Universal Pictures, and Universal Parks and Resorts. Sky is one of Europe's leading media and entertainment companies, connecting customers to a broad range of video content through its pay television services. It also provides communications services, including residential high-speed internet, phone, and wireless services. Sky operates the Sky News broadcast network and sports and entertainment networks, produces original content, and has exclusive content rights.  Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more information.

About Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation 
The Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation continues the work of the foundations founded by Comcast Corporation and NBCUniversal to provide charitable support to qualified non-profit organizations. The Foundation invests in programs intended to have a positive, sustainable impact on the communities we serve. Its mission is to empower communities to thrive by helping to provide access to technology, relevant digital skills and training, and inspiring volunteerism and service. More information about how Comcast NBCUniversal supports the communities it serves is available at comcast.com/community.

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FAQ

What is the Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program?

The Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program recognizes high school seniors for academic performance, community service, and leadership, providing financial support for their education.

How much scholarship money did Comcast award in 2020?

Comcast awarded a total of $45,000 in scholarships to 18 Connecticut high school seniors in 2020.

What are the eligibility criteria for the Comcast scholarship?

Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence, community service commitment, and leadership qualities.

How long has Comcast been offering the Leaders and Achievers scholarship?

The Leaders and Achievers scholarship has been offered since 2001.

What is the amount of each Comcast Leaders and Achievers scholarship?

Each scholarship awarded is a one-time amount of $2,500.

Which company funds the Leaders and Achievers scholarship?

The scholarship is funded by the Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation.