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CAL & ANNETTE JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIP
Investing in HBCC Talent
As a pivotal component of the inaugural Workforce Development Summit, TMCF launched the Cal
& Annette Johnson HBCC Scholarship Program in collaboration with internal programs and external partners.
The scholarship attracted over
120
APPLICATIONS
from students
at member- institutions classified as HBCCs, with
12
STUDENTS EACH AWARDED 7 $15,000
IN SCHOLARSHIPS
This initiative directly aligns with three key areas:
Institutional capacity building, Scholarships and student investment, and Programmatic innovation and resources pillars, as it strengthens HBCC institutions, provides transformative financial support, and ensures equitable access to higher education and career preparation.
“I want to use my journey as a single mom to inspire other
women. I want to change lives and make a difference, proving
that anything is possible with
determination and resilience.”
Trenice Paige, Bishop State Community College