George Floyd Memorial Fund has awarded more than $50,000 in scholarships

The George Floyd Memorial Foundation has awarded more than $50,000 in scholarships since its founding, the foundation said Monday.

George Floyd Memorial Foundation

The fund, created in honor of 46-year-old George Floyd, said it has awarded $15,000 to law students, $2,500 scholarships to undergraduates and $10,000 to interns, The Hill reported.

The foundation also granted $25,000 to Fayetteville State University, a historically Black college in North Carolina.

On Monday (Sept. 13), Jacari Harris, executive director of the organization, released a statement, saying that the scholarships keep Floyd’s memory alive and helps students.

“Our hope at the George Floyd Memorial Foundation is that these high-achieving students will become attorneys, activists and scholars who will work to ensure people are treated fairly around the world,” Harris said.

The George Floyd Memorial Foundation was launched in August 2020 and focuses on raising awareness about police brutality, racial injustices and guaranteeing that everyone’s civil rights are defended.

What happened to George Floyd?

George Floyd was killed on May 25, 2020 after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for more than nine minutes.

Chauvin was convicted of manslaughter and murder for Floyd’s death and was sentenced to 22.5 years in prison.