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NCCU Senior Awarded $10,000 Scholarship During Campus Visit by Taylor Global Founder Tony Signore
DURHAM, NC – Tervonna Pollard, a senior at North Carolina Central University (NCCU), has been named a recipient of the Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Scholarship (FDBS). The $10,000 award was presented April 15 in the School of Business by Mr. Tony Signore, chairman of Taylor Global and founder of the scholarship program.
The Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Scholarship was established to honor the legacy of the great orator and abolitionist by supporting high-achieving seniors at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). For Pollard, an aspiring digital marketing professional, the award represents the culmination of a journey defined by perseverance.
"When I began my freshman year, there were times I did not have the financial resources and wasn’t sure how I would make it to my senior year,” said Pollard. “This scholarship has helped relieve financial stress and has allowed me to stay focused on completing my education and pursuing my future career goals in digital marketing."
"The Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Scholarship was created to recognize the exceptional talent and leadership found within our HBCUs," said Signore. "Tervonna Pollard embodies the spirit of Douglass through her academic excellence and dedication to her community. It is a privilege to visit the NCCU campus to meet our scholars and witness firsthand the incredible work being done by these future leaders."
Launched in 2018 to mark the 200th anniversary of Frederick Douglass’s birth, the scholarship provides significant tuition assistance to students who demonstrate excellence in the face of adversity. The visit by Mr. Signore of Taylor Global underscores a continued commitment to foster direct relationships with the next generation of Black excellence at NCCU.