Comcast NBCUniversal Awards Scholarships to 10 DE HS Seniors

Comcast NBCUniversal today announced it has awarded approximately $25,000 in scholarships for the 2020-2021 school year to 10 Delaware students as part of its annual Leaders and Achievers® Scholarship Program. Students are selected for their outstanding community service, academic performance, and leadership skills. The award, funded by the Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation, is a one-time, $2,500 scholarship to be used toward undergraduate education-related expenses. Since 2001, more than $34 million has been awarded to about 30,000 high school seniors across the country as part of the Leaders and Achievers program.

“We are honored to recognize the amazing achievements of our Leaders and Achievers scholarship winners and to help them further their education,” said Sean Looney, Vice President of Government Affairs, Northeast Division, Comcast. “They are top achievers in academics, leaders in the community and leaders among their peers. They represent our future, and Comcast NBCUniversal is proud to support them.”

“Congratulations to all of our Leaders and Achievers scholarship recipients in Delaware,” said Governor John Carney. “Your strong academic performance, leadership skills and investment in our communities is something to be proud of. Thank you to Comcast for recognizing these students.”

The scholarship recipients are planning to enroll in some of the top colleges and universities around the Region and the country including the University of Pennsylvania, Princeton University, Georgetown University, and University of Delaware.

The Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program recognizes high school seniors for their community service, academic performance, and leadership skills. These scholarships are provided to give young people the opportunity to continue their education to better compete in tomorrow’s workplace. Applicants to the Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program must demonstrate academic excellence, commitment to community service, and outstanding qualities in character, integrity, and leadership.

2020 Comcast Leaders and Achievers® Scholarship Winners SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS (by County where student resides)

New Castle County

Ryan Crowl, Charter School of Wilmington

Moira Dinkins, Brandywine High School

Simone Green, Appoquinimink High School

Jacqueline Means, Delaware Military Academy

Kehinde Olatunji, Charter School of Wilmington

Kent County

Rachel Taylor, Lake Forest High School

Sussex County

Aaron Cave, Delmar Senior High School

Arya Das, Delmar Senior High School

Kelsey Huling, Cape Henlopen High School

Bethany Pasmore, Sussex Technical High School