November 11th 2023.
Megan Thee Stallion returned to her alma mater, Texas Southern University (TSU), to gift 20 lucky students with scholarships toward their education. On November 8th, the Grammy-award winning rapper made a surprise appearance at the school's pep rally to greet the crowd and present the Flamin' Hot Scholarship Initiative.
Megan wore pieces from her Melody Ehsani-designed Flamin' Hot University merch line that partly funded the scholarship. The Ocean of Soul marching band welcomed her on stage, where she participated in a chat with the university's associate vice president for marketing and communications, Tracy Clemons.
“I had an absolute blast bringing Flamin’ Hot University to life and tapping into my love for food and fashion," Megan said. "But more than anything, I’m extremely proud that we were able to uplift TSU students, establish an impactful scholarship fund, support the Pete and Thomas Foundation, and promote the importance of education.”
The Flamin' Hot Scholarship Initiative was established earlier this year, and 20 TSU seniors were selected out of all the applicants to receive a portion of the $175,000 scholarship. TSU's Assistant Vice President of Alumni Relations & Special Events, Connie Cochran, explains the importance of helping graduating seniors, "We want to help graduating seniors because that helps to get them off on a fresh start once they graduate."
In addition to the scholarship fund, Flamin’ Hot will also donate an additional $100,000 to Megan’s Pete and Thomas Foundation. The organization offers resources to women, children, senior citizens, and underserved communities in Houston with a focus on education, housing, and health and wellness.
Senior vice president of marketing at Frito-Lay, Tina Mahal, understands the burden student loans can have on college graduates, especially those attending historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). “Everyone deserves to be their Flamin’ Hot self, but student loans can create a significant burden on college graduates –- especially at HBCUs where students graduate with 19% more debt than those at non-HBCUs,” Mahal comments.
Megan Thee Stallion's hard work has made a difference in the lives of many students and has also served as an inspiration to many more. Through her Flamin' Hot Scholarship Initiative, she has demonstrated the importance of education and has proven that nothing can stop you from achieving your dreams.
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