At least 12 other colleges and universities have followed suit since the June 4 announcement
At the Minneapolis memorial service for Mr. George Floyd on June 4, North Central University President Scott Hagan, Ph.D., announced the formation of the George Floyd Memorial Scholarship to contribute toward the educational promise of aspiring young black American leaders.
After announcing the scholarship, Hagan said, “Far beyond North Central University, I am now challenging every university president in the United States of America to establish your own George Floyd Memorial Scholarship Fund, so people across this nation can give to the college of their choice.”
The bold invitation was received with a standing ovation from those present at the service held in the Lindquist Sanctuary at North Central University in downtown Minneapolis. Before announcing the scholarship, Hagan said commitments of $53,000 had already been made, unsolicited, toward North Central’s new scholarship fund. Since June 4 when Hagan’s challenge was given at the memorial service, at least 12 colleges and universities, including Ohio University, Alabama State, and Missouri State, have established their own George Floyd Memorial Scholarships.
“It is time to invest like never before in a new generation of young black Americans who are poised and ready to take leadership in our nation. So, university presidents, let’s step up together,” added Hagan.
North Central University was asked by representatives of Mr. Floyd’s family to host the memorial service. Hagan, who gave the introductory prayer, said the university was honored to hold the event on its campus.
“This is truly an undeserved honor for our university,” Hagan said to the family. “I’ve been praying all week that this sacred space would become a table of healing for the Floyd family, the City of Minneapolis, and the world that is grieving beyond these walls.”
Those wishing to donate to North Central’s George Floyd Memorial Scholarship Fund may do so here.
About North Central University
Founded in 1930, North Central University (NCU) is a private Christ-centered, Spirit-filled university in the heart of downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. NCU serves 1,200 students through 60 undergraduate areas of study on its Minneapolis campus, PSEO, online and on-site master’s degrees, online undergraduate degrees, and Academic Partner sites throughout the U.S. The university has been in its current location in the Elliot Park neighborhood since 1937. NCU is accredited by the HLC and is a member of the Midwestern Association of Graduate Schools.
