Birmingham Promise announced Thursday it has been selected to receive a grant from the KPMG U.S. Foundation as part of a program promoting education, mental well-being and vibrant communities.
Birmingham Promise will receive installments totaling $112,500 over three years.
“We are thrilled to partner with KPMG,” said Samantha Williams, executive director of Birmingham Promise. “This grant will go far toward providing scholarships for Birmingham City Schools students, while also opening up meaningful opportunities for KPMG to support our mission and community.”
Birmingham Promise covers up to four years of tuition in public Alabama colleges and universities for all Birmingham City Schools graduates. To date, Promise has provided more than $15 million in tuition assistance to more than 1,600 graduates of Birmingham City Schools. It has also provided internships to more than 350 BCS seniors to develop job skills and career connections.
The grant is part of KPMG’s nationwide initiative to provide more than $2 million this summer to organizations that are helping to build healthier communities for all through education and other programs.
“Birmingham Promise is creating life-changing opportunities for local students by expanding access to education and workforce experiences,” said Casey Bartok, KPMG Birmingham office managing partner. “We’re proud to collaborate with them through this grant to help strengthen pathways to college and career success for Birmingham’s next generation.”
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