Henkel North America has announced the expansion of its Scholarship and Internship program, a $1 million initiative to support minority students with funding and internship opportunities. In partnership with the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF), the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES), and other educational advancement groups this initiative is designed so that students from underrepresented communities have an equal chance to succeed.
To date, Henkel has awarded more than $2.5 million in scholarships to over 800 students through its overall scholarship and internship programs.
“Henkel Canada’s investment in Pathways to Education will support Indigenous youth to graduate from high school and realize their full potential,” says Quinn Bingham, vice president and chief development officer of Pathways to Education Canada. “Working in collaboration with Indigenous communities, we will continue to break down the barriers to education and help youth build the foundation for a successful future.”
Founded in 1876, Henkel employs about 53,000 people globally, a passionate and highly diverse team united by strong company culture, a common purpose to create sustainable value, and shared values.
“Our commitment to building a more equitable society extends to the communities where we operate so that everyone has an equal chance to succeed,” said Steven Essick, president of Henkel North America. “Henkel is proud to do our part by investing in programs that will strengthen the future workforce. We believe access to quality education and on-the-job experiences are crucial to help create opportunity in the job market among historically marginalized communities, and we look forward to welcoming this year’s applicants.”
“Programs like these truly make a difference for students across a wide array of backgrounds and needs,” said Sekou Biddle, vice president for advocacy and student professional development programs of the United Negro College Fund (UNCF). “We look forward to working together and hope to find new ventures that support our common goal—getting more students of color to and through college successfully.”
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