Spectrum Scholarships created to help students

Charter Communications, Inc. has announced the creation of Spectrum Scholars, a two-year educational program for eligible rising juniors with financial need. To help with the selection of the Spectrum Scholars, Charter is collaborating with the American Indian College Fund, OCAAsian Pacific American Advocates, UNCF (United Negro College Fund) and Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), national non-profit organizations focused on supporting the needs and aspirations of under-represented students.

In its launching, Charter and its non-profit partners will begin the application process to select 20 students who will each be awarded a $20,000 college scholarship, to be used over the course of their junior and senior years. Students selected as Spectrum Scholars will participate in a structured, two-year program, that will focus on professional development.

Beginning in the 2020-21 academic year, students also will receive a Charter mentor and the opportunity to explore an internship at Charter, one of the nation’s largest broadband and connectivity companies.

“Charter is pleased to continue its commitment to diversity and inclusion, and service of local communities, through the launch of Spectrum Scholars,” said Tom Rutledge, chairman and CEO of Charter. “This new initiative supports our future workforce through financial assistance and career mentorship. We look forward to welcoming the first class of Spectrum Scholars and to introducing them to the many different career opportunities with Charter.”

More information on how to apply to become a Spectrum Scholar, is available at corporate.charter.com.