Beyoncé just launched a scholarship for young women

The INSIDER Summary:

• Beyonce just announced a scholarship she will be giving to young women who are conscious and confident.
• Four scholarships will be given to women focusing on creative arts, literature or African American studies.
• The institutions include Howard University, Spelman, Berklee College of Music, and Parsons School of Design.

Coinciding with the one-year anniversary of Lemonade, Beyoncé looks to give back by announcing Formation Scholars. The scholarship is intended for “young women who are unafraid to think outside the box and are bold, creative, conscious and confident.”

A collaboration between Bey and her management company, Parkwood, four scholarships will in turn be given (one per college) to female incoming, current or graduate students focusing on creative arts, music, literature or African American studies. Participating institutions include Howard University, Spelman, Berklee College of Music, and Parsons School of Design.

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