Wells Fargo Commits $1M to Fund a Scholarship for Students with Disabilities

Wells Fargo & Company is committing $1 million over 4 years to Scholarship America to fund a scholarship for people with disabilities.

“Wells Fargo is committed to financially empowering and employing people with disabilities,” states Kathy Martinez, head of disability and accessibility strategy at Wells Fargo, in a media release from the company.

“Wells Fargo’s generous $1 million commitment for scholarships will help people with disabilities obtain the education they need to compete for jobs on a more even playing field,” says Robert Ballard, president and CEO, Scholarship America.

Applications for the 2017 scholarship are being accepted online until January 17, 2017 or until 700 applications are submitted, whichever comes first, according to the release.

For more information and to apply, visit Wells Fargo.

[Source(s): Wells Fargo & Company, Business Wire]