New York Women in Communications (NYWICI), a female communications professional organization, awarded nearly $60,000 in scholarships this year to 11 college students to support their education and further their communications career journeys. Since the scholarship program’s inception in 2000, NYWICI has awarded more than $2 million in support to over 390 women across the tri-state area and beyond.
Committed to inclusion and diversity, NYWICI awards scholarships based on academic excellence, need, and a demonstrated commitment to the field of communications. Past NYWICI scholarship recipients have gone on to secure positions at organizations including NBC, ABC News, IBM and Spotify, as well as with The White House.
This year’s recipients:
- Jordan Fong, Parsons School of Design, The Interpublic Group (IPG) Scholarship
- Skylar Grady, Howard University, The Brand Marketing Scholarship funded by Licensing International
- Candace Guthrie, Boston University, The Beth-Ellen Keyes Memorial Scholarship
- Britney Huston, The City College of New York, The Brand Marketing Scholarship funded by Licensing International
- Rosamelia Sanchez Lara, Temple University, The Ellen Levine Memorial Scholarship funded by Hearst
- Avery Loftis, Fordham University, The Beverly Wettenstein Scholarship for Women’s Studies
- Katrina Machetta, Columbia University, The Esperanza Scholarship
- Jules Maluenda, Pennsylvania State University – University Park, The Kaplow Scholarship
- Sarah Ng, Hofstra University, The NYWICI Alumna Scholarship and The NYWICI Past Presidents’ Scholarship
- Arion Peterson, Columbia University, The Interpublic Group (IPG) Scholarship
- Laila Wilson, Stony Brook University, The NYWICI Film & Television Scholarship
“Since 1929, NYWICI has been committed to empowering women in the field of communications and setting the standard for how women in business work together to help one another succeed. Our scholarship program is a key part of how we’re continuing this legacy by fostering professional growth and nurturing young women’s potential as they take a big step forward in their career journey,” said Laura Brusca, President of New York Women in Communications. “I want to extend a huge congratulations to this year’s scholarship honorees, who were selected for their drive, ambition, hard work, and big dreams.”
For more information about the scholarship program, scholarship sponsors, or to donate, please visit: nywici.org/sponsored-scholarships
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