A Charlotte Hornets education initiative created in response to the violent protests Charlotte endured last summer has awarded a pair of multi-year scholarships aimed at changing the lives of two Charlotte teens.
High school seniors Victor Miranda and Kay’lla Richardson are getting four-year scholarships of up to $15,000 annually from the Hornets Players Scholarship Fund.
Money from the fund helps students pursue a bachelor’s or associate’s degree at a public North Carolina higher education institution of their choice. The cash can be used for tuition, fees, supplies, equipment and housing.
The two students will be recognized before the crowd attending Saturday’s Hornets game against the Boston Celtics.