PepsiCo has recently announced the launch of Taste of Tomorrow, an initiative aiming to increase the representation of Black leaders in STEM careers.
Between now and December 2, students at nine HBCUs across the country are eligible to apply for a scholarship through the Taste of Tomorrow initiative. In total, PepsiCo plans to provide $250,000 in scholarships to students from Benedict College in South Carolina, Bethune-Cookman University in Florida, Florida A&M University, Hampton University in Virginia, Howard University in Washington, D.C., Jackson State University in Mississippi, Morgan State University in Maryland, North Carolina Central University, and Prairie View A&M University in Texas.
In addition to the new scholarship program, PepsiCo has pledged to donate $100,000 in total to Florida A&M University and Prairie View A&M University in support of their STEM resources and academic programs. The donation will provide an educational workshop series to both HBCU campuses to foster interest and innovation in STEM research and development on campus. Additionally, PepsiCo’s funding will bring rapper and HBCU alumnus 2 Chainz to campus events to inspire students to pursue STEM careers and further their HBCU education.
“As an HBCU Alum, I’m excited to share my platform and partner with the PepsiCo’s Taste of Tomorrow initiative to support diversity in STEM and encourage students, all while bringing awareness to the talented graduates coming from HBCUs entering the workforce.” said 2 Chainz.
Eligible students can access the Taste of Tomorrow scholarship application here.
