Receive report from Richmond Promise college scholarship program
In Plain English
Richmond Promise launched in 2016 with $35 million from the city to provide $1,500 yearly college scholarships to local graduates. The program has awarded scholarships to over 4,200 students but ran out of funding in 2024. The organization now seeks $4-5 million annually to continue operations and increase scholarships to $2,000 per year.
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Public Comments
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- Cordell HindlerIn person
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