Kalamazoo High School Sophomore Wins $40,000 Scholarship
Watch the moment a Kalamazoo sophomore learned she won a $40K scholarship
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Charisma Edwards, a sophomore at Loy Norrix High School in Kalamazoo, Michigan, won a $40,000 scholarship from College Board during her anatomy class. The scholarship is part of the BigFuture program, which helps students explore career paths and access financial aid.
- 01Charisma Edwards won a $40,000 scholarship from College Board.
- 02The scholarship was awarded during her anatomy class at Loy Norrix High School.
- 03Edwards used the College Board and BigFuture services to enter the scholarship drawing.
- 04Over 30,000 students have received BigFuture scholarships since 2019.
- 05The BigFuture program aims to guide students in their post-high school planning.
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On April 28, Charisma Edwards, a sophomore at Loy Norrix High School in Kalamazoo, Michigan, was surprised with a $40,000 scholarship from College Board during her anatomy class. Her mother, Tamara Custard, joined in the celebration as Edwards expressed her disbelief at winning such a significant amount at her age. Edwards entered the scholarship drawing by utilizing the College Board and BigFuture services, which she discovered after taking the PSAT. The BigFuture program, which has awarded scholarships to over 30,000 students since its inception in 2019, aims to assist students in navigating their post-high school journeys by providing resources for career exploration, college selection, and financial aid access.
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This scholarship can significantly alleviate the financial burden of college for Edwards and inspire other students in Kalamazoo to pursue similar opportunities.
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