Beyonce Announces Formation Scholars Program In Time For 'Lemonade's Anniversary

New York, NY (Top40 Charts) Beyonce will soon have two more children to take care of, but before she gives birth to twins, the global superstar is giving back to young women. According to a statement posted on the artist's website, the "Formation Scholars" awards aim to "encourage and support young women who are unafraid to think outside the box and are bold, conscious and confident."
In honor of the one-year anniversary of her album Lemonade, Bey has announced "Formation Scholars," a new scholarship program for young women going into the 2017-2018 school year.

"FORMATION SCHOLARS
To add to the celebration of the one-year anniversary of LEMONADE, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter announces the establishment of Formation Scholars awards for the 2017-2018 academic year, to encourage and support young women who are unafraid to think outside the box and are bold, creative, conscious and confident.
Four scholarships will be awarded, one per college, to female incoming, current or graduate students pursuing studies in creative arts, music, literature or African-American studies.
The schools selected for participation are Berklee College of Music, Howard University, Parsons School of Design and Spelman College. All details and application deadlines are available directly from the colleges."