JuJu Smith-Schuster Awards The $20,000 JuJu Foundation Scholarship to Four Students

SAN FRANCISCO (October 6, 2021) – Today, Pittsburgh Steelers Wide Receiver, JuJu Smith-Schuster, awards four students the JuJu Foundation Scholarships. Out of thousands of applicants, the four selected winners include: Fernando Ramirez from Azusa, CA, Phillip Sandoval from Albuquerque, NM, Damien Massey from Lawrenceville, GA and Darian Colligan from Baton Rouge, LA.

JuJu Smith-Schuster is an all-star NFL receiver, becoming the youngest player ever to reach 2,500 career-receiving yards. Off the field, JuJu supports youth through his charity, the JuJu Foundation. Since 2019, the foundation has been committed to philanthropic efforts such as supporting Pittsburgh’s local charities and children in need. The JuJu Foundation Scholarship was created to help students facing financial burdens. Each recipient receives $5,000 toward their education.

JuJu Smith-Schuster says, “Darian, Damien, Fernando and Phillip all submitted amazing essays for The JuJu Foundation Scholarship. It is an honor to be in a position to help them pay for college through Bold.org and the JuJu Foundation. I am so grateful to be a small part of their journey as they pursue their education and career.”

The Four recipients of the JuJu Foundation scholarship include:

Scholarship recipient, Darian Colligan says, “A few years ago I decided I wanted to further my education at a prestigious HBCU, but I didn’t know how I was going to be able to afford it. I was raised by a single mother with four children, which limited the amount of resources she had. My senior year of high school I graduated as valedictorian and the captain of the volleyball team, but neither one earned me a scholarship. I took out a few loans to cover my tuition, but it still wasn’t enough. I started to panic and then I received an email saying that I won the JuJu Foundation scholarship. It paid off the rest of my tuition and I am so grateful for that. I am able to pursue my dream career and the JuJu Foundation made it possible.”

Scholarship recipient,