“It is with immense pleasure and deep gratitude that we announce the creation of a scholarship honoring alumnus, Chadwick Boseman, whose life and contributions to the arts continue to inspire,” said Howard University President Wayne AI Frederick.
“This scholarship embodies Chadwick’s love for Howard, his passion for storytelling, and his willingness to support future generations of students. I am grateful for the continued support and collaboration of Chadwick’s wife, Ms. Simone Ledward-Boseman, and Netflix for this important gift, ”he added.
The first scholarships will be awarded this fall to one student in each class and subsequently distributed to an incoming freshman annually who demonstrate great skills in the arts, financial need, and Boseman values (excellence, leadership, respect, and empathy. ).