DALLAS, May 6, 2022
/PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark today announced it has awarded 2022
Bright Futures college scholarships totaling $980,000 to 49 students for academic achievement
and leadership in their schools and communities.
Now in its 30th year, Bright Futures provides
scholarship grants worth up to $20,000, or $5,000
per school year, to children of Kimberly-Clark employees throughout
North America. Recipients are
selected based on academic performance, community service, work
experience, and involvement in extracurricular activities.
Since its inception, the program has awarded $46 million in scholarships to nearly 2,300
students for full-time study at accredited colleges and
universities.
"We are proud to recognize the Bright Futures class of 2022 for
their commitment to academic excellence and service to their
schools and communities," said Jenny
Lewis, Vice President of the Kimberly-Clark Foundation.
"These scholarship awards are a sound investment in our next
generation of leaders, and we wish these exceptional students and
their families the best as they pursue their goals in higher
education."
The average GPA for this year's Bright Futures scholarship class
is 3.96. Awardees will attend leading colleges and universities,
including Purdue University, the
University of Notre Dame, and the
University of Wisconsin. Past
scholarship recipients have gone on to pursue successful careers in
medicine, education, the armed forces, and engineering.
Click here for more information on this year's award
recipients.
About the Kimberly-Clark Foundation
Established in
1952, the Kimberly-Clark Foundation is the charitable arm of
Kimberly-Clark Corporation and is dedicated to supporting global
causes that create lasting social change. supporting and
strengthening families around the world. Together with funding from
the corporation and employees, its primary focus is on social and
community investments that increase access to sanitation, help
women and children thrive, and empower women and girls.
About Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) and
its trusted brands are an indispensable part of life for people in
more than 175 countries. Fueled by ingenuity, creativity, and an
understanding of people's most essential needs, we create products
that help individuals experience more of what's important to them.
Our portfolio of brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex,
Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Intimus,
Neve, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and WypAll, hold the No. 1 or
No. 2 share position in 80 countries. We use sustainable practices
that support a healthy planet, build stronger communities, and
ensure our business thrives for decades to come. To keep up with
the latest news and to learn more about the company's 150-year
history of innovation, visit kimberly-clark.com.
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