A new scholarship aimed at lifting up Akron’s next generation of artists and athletes is officially under way.
Akron native, pianist, and three-time Emmy-nominated artist Kofi B. has launched the Elevating Possibility Scholarship, announced during Buchtel Community Learning Center’s 13th Annual Harvest Festival and Student Showcase.
The scholarship will award five $1,000 scholarships to Buchtel High School seniors who excel in the arts or athletics. While the announcement was made at Buchtel, a selection committee working with Akron Public Schools will choose the recipients. There are plans to expand the program to more schools in the future…