Comcast NBCUniversal Awards $45K in Scholarships to 18 Connecticut High School Seniors

BERLIN, Conn., June 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast NBCUniversal today announced it has awarded $45,000 in scholarships for the 2020-2021 school year to 18 Connecticut students as part of its annual Leaders and Achievers® Scholarship Program. Students are selected for their outstanding community service, academic performance, and leadership skills. The award, funded by the Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation, is a one-time, $2,500 scholarship to be used toward undergraduate education-related expenses. Since 2001, more than $34 million has been awarded to about 30,000 high school seniors across the country as part of the Leaders and Achievers program, including $800,000 to nearly 670 students in Connecticut.

"We are honored to recognize the amazing achievements of our Leaders and Achievers scholarship winners and to help them further their education," said Dennis Mathew, Senior Vice President of Comcast's Western New England Region, which is headquartered in Connecticut. "They are top achievers in academics, leaders in the community and leaders among their peers. They represent our future, and Comcast NBCUniversal is proud to support them."

"Congratulations to the Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship award winners," said Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont. "I appreciate that this scholarship recognizes academic achievement, leadership and community service, as these are important principles for success in college and beyond. I wish these students all the best on their journey."

The Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program recognizes high school seniors for their community service, academic performance, and leadership skills. These scholarships are provided to give young people the opportunity to continue their education to better compete in tomorrow's workplace. Applicants to the Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program must demonstrate academic excellence, commitment to community service, and outstanding qualities in character, integrity, and leadership.

When asked what community service meant to them, Elicia Colon from Bloomfield High School said that, "Community service is a way to give back to my village - a way of honoring those who helped me to become the person I am today."

Marc D'Almeida from New Britain High School added, "Many pivotal moments of my life have been because of those that chose to help me. Community service means the opportunity for me to be a resource and give back to the world."

The students who received this year's scholarship are:

Visit here to learn more about the program.

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About Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation 
The Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation continues the work of the foundations founded by Comcast Corporation and NBCUniversal to provide charitable support to qualified non-profit organizations. The Foundation invests in programs intended to have a positive, sustainable impact on the communities we serve. Its mission is to empower communities to thrive by helping to provide access to technology, relevant digital skills and training, and inspiring volunteerism and service. More information about how Comcast NBCUniversal supports the communities it serves is available at comcast.com/community.

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