Wells Fargo donates $350,000 to Clemson diversity programs
January 19, 2018
Wells Fargo has donated $350,000 to two different diversity programs at Clemson University. Students in the Call Me MISTER and Emerging Scholars programs will benefit from these $200,000 and $150,000 scholarship donations respectively. This funding will support initiatives focused on improving educational outcomes for diverse student populations across South Carolina.
Call Me MISTER was established to increase the number of diverse teachers in South Carolina. The program provides tuition assistance for its participants in teacher education. It also provides a support system to ensure graduates’ success.
The Emerging Scholars program gives South Carolina high school students in low-income areas with opportunities such as mentoring, college tours, educational workshops, and summer residential experiences at Clemson.
“The continued support Wells Fargo provides Emerging Scholars has allowed us to increase the number of students we serve,” said Amber Lange, executive director of the Office of College Preparation and Outreach. “This summer we will expand into two new high schools and that would not be possible without Wells Fargo.”
Wells Fargo has given over $1.5 million to Call Me MISTER and $750,000 to Emerging Scholars. The longtime support of these programs allows Clemson to bring educational and career opportunities to many young people of color and first-generation college students.
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