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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — College students can now apply for a $20,000 scholarship from Spectrum.
Spectrum Scholars, the company’s annual scholarship and career-development program, offers funds for students with financial need. It pairs a $20,000 scholarship with a two-year professional development program and paid internship with Spectrum.
Eligible students can apply for the 2026 class through Friday, April 3.
Spectrum chooses 15 students to participate in a two-year professional development program that includes a dedicated Spectrum mentor, career-readiness education and training, and access to a variety of leadership and networking events. After graduation, many scholars apply for full-time opportunities to grow with Spectrum.
“Spectrum offers many ways to grow a career, and Spectrum Scholars helps students with financial need tap into those opportunities early, combining tuition support with meaningful professional development,” said Paul Marchand, executive vice president and chief human resources officer for Spectrum. “The program is designed to help participants enter the workforce more prepared, more confident and better equipped to succeed in their careers.”
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