22-Year Old Nationally Recognized Youth Speaker & Author Laymon Hicks, Launches Scholarship Fund!!
The Laymon A. Hicks recently launched a scholarship fund where Mr. Hicks will be giving away a $750 scholarship to one deserving first generation student to attend a 2 year or 4 year accredited college or university. A recent graduate of Florida State University, Laymon Hicks, is no stranger to adversity, but he's refused to let life's challenges hold him back. Instead, he's used his story to inspire and engage youth, and dare them not only to dream, but also to invest in and work tirelessly towards those dreams. Hicks often shares his journey from being a struggling middle school student to serving as the student body president of Florida State University, responsible for leading one of the nation's largest student populations and managing a $10.3 million budget. His messages of determination, hard work, and perseverance have resonated with kids ages 8-18.
The deadline to apply is Friday, May 7, 2010