Rihanna launches college scholarship programme

R&B superstar Rihan    na has announced a     college scholarship programme, where she will be offering scholarships of up to $ 50,000 for students who need financial support.
The “Work” hitmaker is offering scholarships for students on a need basis through her Clara Lionel Foundation, reported USA Today. “To be able to give the gift of an education is actually an honour. Higher education will help provide perspective, opportunities, and learning to a group of kids who really deserve it. I am thrilled to be able to do this,” Rihanna said.
Students have a change of receiving USD 5,000 to USD 50,000 of financial support towards their studying for a four-year course in a college based in the Untied States.
Applicants for the bursary must be a resident of either the United States, Barbados, Cuba, Brazil, Jamaica, Guyana or Haiti and the fate of the top 50 will be decided by a committee, who are looking for “academic performance, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, work experience and a personal essay”. (PTI)