Sinclair has named 12 university students it has awarded scholarships as a part of its annual Diversity Scholarship program.
The annual Sinclair Broadcast Group Diversity Scholarship aims to invest in the future of the broadcast industry and help students from diverse backgrounds, who reflect Sinclair’s audiences nationwide, complete their education and pursue careers in journalism, digital storytelling, and marketing.
The scholarship has provided nearly $400,000 in tuition assistance since 2013. This year, a total of $56,000 was awarded to the following students:
Kristen Bongco – San Jose State University
Alexa Bonilla – James Madison University
Carl Coridon – Villanova University
Madelin Morales – Texas State-San Marcos
Marissa Orr – University of Arizona
Carrington Peavy – University of Missouri -Columbia
Trinity Polk – Hampton University
Annea Scales – Mississippi State University
Jonathan Soco – Indiana University
Natalie Son – University of Southern California
Carrigan Woodson – University of South Carolina
Khenedi Wright – Tennessee State University
“At Sinclair, our commitment to nurturing young talent and enhancing diversity in local media is unwavering. We proudly congratulate these outstanding students, whose unique perspectives and talents will undoubtedly enrich our media landscape,” said Sinclair president and CEO Chris Ripley.
