Covering the full cost of tuition fees, Chadwick A. Boseman Memorial Scholarship is a four year scholarship that will be available for incoming students in the College of Fine Arts. This scholarship has been set up with the support and association of Boseman’s wife, Simone Ledward-Boseman. Netflix sponsored it as an inaugural donor.
The scholarship will be provided to one student of each class every year starting from the Fall 2021 session. It will then continue for incoming freshman each year on an annual basis. Those students who exemplify exceptional skills in the arts reminiscent of Mr. Boseman, and who demonstrate financial need will be eligible for the Chadwick A. Boseman scholarship.
The detailed requirements for receiving the Chadwick A. Boseman Memorial Scholarship include:
A Drive for Excellence: Students who are continuously working toward improvement and putting in time above and beyond the basic requirements. This includes engagement in academic departments, campus or community organizations.
Leadership: Students who have the personal fortitude to do what is right, even when this means they are in the minority. They exhibit honesty, and are trustworthy, caring, and ethical. They keep their word and honor their commitments, while accepting consequences, and admitting their mistakes.
Respect: Students who treat others fairly. They listen to and accept input from others. They maintain self-control and exhibit consideration for the things and people that they encounter.
Empathy: Students who show kindness and understanding toward all those they encounter and actively listen in an effort to understand the unique experiences of others. They advocate for their community by identifying needs and working to meet them.
Passion: Students who show an ardent desire to absorb all aspects of the art of storytelling. They understand the deeply rooted, critical importance of storytellers as cultural historians and aspire to inform, uplift and strengthen their community through their work.
The first batch of students to receive the Chadwick A. Boseman scholarship at Howard University are Sarah Long, a freshman in musical theatre; Shawn Smith, a sophomore studying acting; Janee’ Ferguson, a junior in theatre arts administration; and senior Deirdre Dunkin who studies dance.
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