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Receiver Gets Set to ’ADVANCE 100’ Youth Through Education Initiative
CLEVELAND, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Cleveland Browns wide receiver Braylon Edwards knows it is better to give than to receive -- at least when he’s not on the football field. Through his ADVANCE 100 Program, an education initiative of the Braylon Edwards Foundation (BEF), 100 eighth grade students from Cleveland Municipal School District will be offered scholarships toward college tuition upon their graduation from high school.
Program participants are required to maintain a grade point average of 2.5 or better and to accumulate at least 15 hours of community service each year, while displaying exemplary citizenship and conduct. They will not be allowed any unexcused absences.
In an effort to equip participants for success, the program will provide mentoring and tutoring. ADVANCE 100 members, teachers and counselors will receive incentives and awards for their participation and support. Participating students’ progress throughout high school will be closely monitored by BEF and the Cleveland Scholarship Program (CSP).
Edwards, in his second year in the NFL, is no stranger to philanthropy. Earlier this year he announced a $500,000 scholarship endowment fund for college players who earn the distinction of wearing the University of Michigan’s No.1 football jersey.
"The fundamentals of success can only be achieved through a quality education," says Edwards. "I am fortunate to be in a position where I can give back to create access and opportunities for young people."
CSP is the leading college access program in the nation and is emulated throughout the country. Each year, CSP provides educational opportunities and workforce development by counseling more than 30,000 Greater Cleveland residents of all ages about post-secondary educational options.
The Braylon Edwards Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to addressing and meeting the needs of underserved youth in the concentrated area of education. BEF’s goal is to emphasize the importance of education by providing scholarships and incentives to youth who demonstrate strong commitment and effort to excelling in academics, citizenship and community volunteerism.
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