Hampton, VA — Leon Burns, President and CEO of Open Know-how Group, is proud to announce a major milestone in his ongoing journey of range, fairness, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) within the subject of know-how, with a $100,000 scholarship dedication to college students within the James T. George Faculty of Enterprise at his alma mater Hampton College.
The launch of the transformative “DEIB in Black Analytics” Scholarship, represents a considerable 4-year, $100,000 dedication, offering $25,000 yearly to assist the tutorial journey of deserving college students.
“Because the begin of my profession, it has been my mission to bridge the hole between company and neighborhood by means of a push for DEIB by offering valued alternatives for individuals who may be missed,” says Burns.
“I’ve at all times resonated with the quote by Ernie Fletcher that ‘training is our best alternative to provide an irrevocable present to the following era’ and it’s an indescribable feeling that I could make these phrases come to life by giving again to college students at my Dwelling by the Sea.”
Every year, the initiative will profit 5 distinctive college students at Hampton College, with every recipient receiving $5,000 for the tutorial yr. To be eligible for this prestigious award, candidates should be a full-time junior or senior with 3.0 or greater GPA.
“We’re grateful for illustrious alumni, like Leon, who make it a degree to provide again to their fellow college students, particularly in such an impactful approach,” says Info Methods Professor Dr. DeShea Simon.
Burns has persistently demonstrated his dedication to breaking down the social boundaries which have traditionally constrained Black and Brown individuals within the subject of data know-how. His perception is evident: “collective efforts by various populations could make a extra important influence than authorities funding alone.”
“Leon’s dedication to creating alternatives for the underrepresented in tech won’t solely set the scholars chosen for this scholarship up for achievement but additionally encourage and open doorways for others aiming to pursue careers in data know-how,” added Dr. Ziette Hayes, Dean of Hampton College’s James T. George Faculty of Enterprise.
Leon is wanting ahead to talking with scholarship candidates and choosing awardees throughout Nationwide Mentoring Month in January 2024, as a part of the scholarship can also be to obtain steering, experience and assets from the CEO himself.
Study extra about Leon Burns and his dedicated work in DEI right here.
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