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Originally Posted by SteveC  That's great. I hope it isn't wasted on students who don't realize what they've been given or waste it by not working hard to STAY in school. |
That's one of the reasons I'm so impressed by this. He didn't just write checks carte blanche. All of these kids were a part of a structured program his foundation created, called
"Advance 100."
According to his website ...
"The Braylon Edwards Foundation launched the Advance 100 program in 2007 as a commitment to the youth of Cleveland. The program includes $1 million in academic scholarships to the Cleveland Municipal School District (CMSD). Students in the program have been provided with mentoring, tutoring and “life skills” workshops. Participants are required to maintain a grade point average of 2.5 or better and to accumulate at least 15 hours of community service each year, while displaying exemplary citizenship and conduct. "
That means that these kids have had to demonstrate commitment to bettering themselves
as a condition of receiving the scholarships.
IMO, while it doesn't guarantee a positive result, it certainly improves the odds and sets them up for success.
