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Howard Hughes Announces Nikole Hannah-Jones Scholarship for College-Bound Seniors in Howard County Schools
Howard Hughes, the developer of Downtown Columbia®, has established a scholarship in honor of Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones, creator of the “1619 Project” for The New York Times Magazine.
“Nikole Hannah-Jones is a ground-breaking journalist and inspiring leader. Establishing a scholarship in her name recognizes her accomplishments and her example as a torchbearer for the values of equity and justice,” said Greg Fitchitt, President of the Columbia region for Howard Hughes.
The $10,000 Nikole Hannah-Jones Scholarship will be presented to two Black or African American seniors attending Howard County public high schools who have been accepted to attend college.
Read more about the scholarship announcement on CityBiz.
Meet the 2022 winners of the Nikole Hannah-Jones Scholarship on MerriweatherDistrict.com.