We recently committed $25 million to be shared by 11 historically black colleges and universities in Virginia, Ohio, North Carolina and South Carolina. The six-year 'HBCU Promise' program will support endowments, capital projects, operating expenses and educational programs in clean energy. We will work with each institution to tailor packages to meet their needs.

In addition, we are planning a $10 million scholarship fund for African American and underrepresented minority students across the company's service area. These scholarships will be available for the upcoming school year, with more details to come.

We have partnered with HBCUs for nearly 40 years, offering volunteer and financial support. As we witness our country's evolving conversation on race and social justice, we have been looking for ways that we can make a difference. We know that education, especially at our HBCUs, can serve as a springboard for social and economic mobility for many.

When selecting the institutions to receive funding, we looked at a range of factors, including locations where we have a lot of customers, past partnerships and opportunities to make an immediate impact. The recipients are:

Virginia

Hampton University, Hampton
Norfolk State University, Norfolk
Virginia Union University, Richmond
Virginia State University, Petersburg

South Carolina

Allen University, Columbia
Benedict College, Columbia
Claflin University, Orangeburg
South Carolina State University, Orangeburg

We look forward to sharing information in the coming months and years, as our partner HBCUs implement programs, provide scholarships and make capital improvements.

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