SMWC announces George Floyd Memorial Scholarship

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New for you tonight at 6... "saint mary-of-the-woods college" says it's showing a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

The school has set up a new scholarship for diversity and inclusion.

It will first be awarded this fall.

It's called the "george floyd memorial scholarship".

50-thousand dollars will go to a black..

Undergraduate student..

With a financial need.

The student must also be in good academic standing.

Presdient "dottie king" says the woods wanted to highlight its commitment to a national cause.

"we want to do something positive in the midst of the turmoil in the country and that's recognizing there's a real racial disparity in our country and this scholarship is a brainchild of our alumni, who care deeply."

The graduating the deeply."

Who care deeply."

The graduating class of 19-65..

At "saint mary-of-the-woods" is leading the scholarship effort.

For more information on the scholarship and how