Mike WiLL Made-It and Slim Jxmmi are helping ten recent high school graduates pay for college.
The Atlanta-based artists are awarding $10,000 college scholarships to 10 students throughout the country through the Making Wishes Matter Foundation. According to a press release, the organization strives to "make an impact in WiLL's community by empowering young people to discover their talents. In addition, the foundation is dedicated to assisting less fortunate families and granting the wishes of individuals within the community."
The schools the students will attend range from Clark Atlanta University to San Diego State University. The recipients are set to major in a variety of subjects, including biology and English.
Here is the full list of scholarship recipients:
Mike WiLL Made-It Scholars:
LaNia Calhoun
Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio
College: North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Major: Information Technology
Jxmmi Scholars:
Nancy Castillo C.
Hometown: Hawthorne, CA
College: University of California, San Diego
Major: Environmental Engineering