American Eagle Outfitter’s scholarship program is celebrating a big milestone. The AEO Steven A. Davis Scholarship for Social Justice has just awarded its fourth round of scholarships, exceeding $1M in higher education funding.
American Eagle Outfitters CEO Jay Schottenstein said, “Inspiring change and building a better world starts with investing in our people. I am very proud of the recipients of our Steven A. Davis Scholarship for Social Justice Program and the positive impact it has had on so many of our associates. We are a company that has always been deeply committed to equity, access and belonging — which is rooted in a belief that acceptance and education have the power to dismantle racism and discrimination in all forms.”
To be eligible for the annual scholarship, students must be an associate of AEO, Inc. and be working towards promoting social justice in their communities. The latest scholarship honored those associates whose work demonstrated a commitment to mental health, LGBTQIA+ youth, and inclusivity for people of color. Students who share these values may be interested in our ranking of the top colleges fighting hate speech on campus.
This year, the company awarded nineteen $10,000 scholarships, which puts the total number of recipients since 2020 at 64.
You can learn more about American Eagle’s social justice initiatives on its official website.
Source: American Eagle Outfitters Awards $1M in Higher Ed Funding Through Social Justice Scholarship
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