In February, North Campus sophomore Akin Anderson, 20, a mass communications major, was awarded two scholarships: The Tillow Fund Endowed Scholarship for his academic accomplishments, worth $1,000, and the Anti-Poverty Scholarship by City of Miami Commissioner Keon Hardemon based on an essay contest, worth $2,000.
“The [scholarships] definitely helped me with academics, whenever I need it for a class or books,” said Anderson, who received the awards throughout the spring. “I’m a family person, so I kinda helped my family out when I need[ed] it too.”
Anderson serves as a student assistant at the Carrie P. Meek Entrepreneurial Center in Liberty City. After graduating this spring, his plans include working toward his bachelor’s degree in film production.
