L’Oreal Awards African-American Students

Three incoming students, Christina Davis of Deltona, FL; Corey Caldwell of Henrico, NC and Terry Whitaker, Jr. of Leesburg, GA, were selected as the 2003 recipients of the L’Oreal-Soft Sheen Carson Scholarship awards. Partnering Historical Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) submitted candidates based on their high academic accomplishments and active community leadership. “They reflect what we as a company look for in our employees – passion and commitment,” said Candace Matthews, president of Soft Sheen Carson.

The students will each receive four year renewable scholarships of up to $10,500; a fully loaded/internet ready lap top computer and a standing invitation by the company to join the L’Oreal USA summer internship program, after the completion of their Freshman year of college.

The L’Oreal-Soft Sheen/Carson Scholarship program, established in May of 2002, was designed to support the academic aspirations of young African-Americans who wish to pursue a college degree, and to support and build meaningful relationships with HBCU. L’Oreal USA and Soft Sheen Carson currently provide scholarships to four students who are attending top HBCU partner schools: Spelman, Howard, Dillard, Xavier and Hampton.