Mikayla Lowry, a 17-year-old student at Trevor Browne High School and Estrella Mountain Community College in Arizona, learned the surprise of a lifetime over the weekend. Lowry, a member of the Boys & Girls Club, learned that she had received a scholarship from Jay-Z and Beyonce to pursue her college career.
Lowry is set to pursue marine biology and received the $100,000 scholarship from the Shawn Carter Foundation and the BeyGOOD Initiative.
From the report:
Lowry, who hopes to pursue a marine biology career at Grand Canyon University or Northern Arizona University, would be the first in her family to attended college. The incredible student has also volunteered with the BGCMP’s Better to Give program, serving in soup kitchens and shelters. Although she has a 3.7 gpa and received top marks throughout her education it is likely that college would have been unlikely for her. Lowry has received the largest ever scholarship for a member of the Boys & Girls Club.
Lowry’s father passed away at an early age following a battle with alcoholism. Her mother raised three children alone, so the scholarship that helps students in need was a welcomed surprise.
More info on the scholarship, via the Daily Mail:
Beyonce’s BeyGood Initiative gave $100,000 to four Historically Black Colleges and Universities students through Beyoncé’s Homecoming Scholars Program. Before later partnering with Google to give $25,000 to four more students. She also launched the Formation Scholars Award to help female students afford to go to college last year. Jay-Z has also established a scholarship fund to help students with tuition and other living expenses.
Congratulations to Lowry on the incredible honor as she prepares to continue her education.
