Mike McMillan, License Collector of the City of St. Louis, has awarded three scholarships to Harris-StoweStateUniversitystudents in collaboration with the Collegiate 100. Scholarship recipients were chosen based on their academic excellence and community service.
"The Collegiate 100 plays a critical role in the development of future leaders in our city and the region," said McMillan. "These awards offer an opportunity for advanced training and study at the Harris-Stowe campus as well as an opportunity to intern at the License Collector's office. There are many opportunities for professionals interested in public service, and we are happy to help these local students prepare for their careers."
The Collegiate 100 is an auxiliary organization of the 100 Black Men of America, Inc. It is comprised of African American male and female college students on university campuses across the country. The purpose of the Collegiate 100 is to implement the mentoring and tutoring programs of the national organization. The collegiate members assist the parent organization with the development of the social, emotional, educational, and physical needs of black youth who have few positive role models in the communities where they live.
I think this is an excellent opportunity for future leaders to get involved early. Thanks to Mr. McMillan for stepping up to the plate. Where are opportunities other offices can do the same?
Posted by Maurice on Wed., Mar 28, 2007 at 9:35 PMIt is unclear whether Mike McMillan, the person, did this or the license collector's office, under Mr. McMillan's direction, did this.
If Mike McMillan did this, he is very, very generous. If the license collector's office did this, I see it as a bit of a political play. Mr. McMillan uses the money of the office in ways that he sees fit, not tremendously unlike a pile of money that he gets to decide what worthy charitable endeavors that taxpayers should pay for. It may very well be a very good cause.
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