Urban League of Northwest Indiana Celebrates Young Scholars

GARY (May 22, 2023) – Recently, the Urban League of Northwest Indiana (Gary, IN) celebrated area young scholars with its Annual Scholastic Achievement Luncheon.

The luncheon saw young students who have studied hard get rewarded for their hard work with over $65,000 in scholarship money that will help them fund their college education.

At the luncheon, Dr. Vanessa Allen-McCloud, President of the Urban League, said, “This room is filled with love and support for students who will soon be off to college and pursuing their dreams. Thanks to the generous support of sponsors and donors, they have monetary support and the assurance that we are indeed rooting for their success.”

Students from area counties applied online to participate, submitting an essay, transcripts, and letters of recommendation. Community leaders and Urban League staff then decided on the winners.

The amount of support that the students receive is an area of constant awe in the Urban League President.

“I get emotional every time I think about how the support from our business community, families and other organizations continues to grow in support of our youth,” she said. “We are well aware of the financial challenges students in the region face and take pride in playing a significant role in providing assistance. It’s one of the main reasons we exist.”

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