Netflix's tribute to Chadwick Boseman is... actually pretty great

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Tue, 05 Oct 2021 09:21:41 +0000

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Netflix has honored the legacy of late actor Chadwick Boseman by establishing a $5.4 million scholarship at his alma mater, Howard University.

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Netflix has created a $5.4 million Chadwick Boseman scholarship at the late actor's alma mater, Howard University.

The four-year fine arts scholarship, officially titled the Chadwick A Boseman Memorial Scholarship, covers the full cost of Howard University's tuition and will be awarded to students who demonstrate a drive for excellence, leadership, respect, empathy, passion and exceptional skills in the arts qualities reminiscent of Boseman himself, according to the institution.

The Black Panther actor, who graduated from Howard University in 2000, died from colon cancer last year aged 43. How to watch the Marvel movies in order Everything we know about Black Panther 2 Here's what we think of Marvel's
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The scholarship renamed after the star last month was, alongside Netflix, established in conjunction with Bosemans widow, Simone Ledward-Boseman, who expressed gratitude at the love and dedication shown by so many continuing to honor my husbands work.

We hope to support as many students as possible by removing the financial barrier to education, Ledward-Boseman said, adding that I know hed be proud. Today we announce the $5.4 million endowed scholarship from Netflix & the family of alumnus Chadwick A. Boseman. The scholarship will be given to students from COFA who represent Bosemans values & character as a continuance to his legacy.: https://t.co/x0gAtP9huM pic.twitter.com/c84OaFBrvu October 4, 2021 See more

Howard University president, Wayne Frederick, echoed those sentiments, thanking Netflix for this important gift which embodies Chadwicks love for Howard, his passion for storytelling, and his willingness to support future generations of Howard students.

Bosemans final role came in the Netflix-produced Ma Raineys Black Bottom, for which the star earned a posthumous best actor nomination at the 2021 Oscars.

Ted Sarandos, co-CEO and chief content officer of the streamer, said Bosemans spirit is with us always in his work and the good that he has inspired [...] He always spoke of his time at Howard and the positive way it shaped his life and career. Now, we will have the opportunity to give many future superheroes a chance to experience the same."

Per NBC News , the first four students to receive the honorary scholarship are: musical theatre freshman Sarah Long; Shawn Smith, who is following in Boseman's footsteps by studying acting; senior dance student Deirdre Dunkin and junior theatre arts administration scholar Janee Ferguson. Post 2021, the scholarship fund will be evenly distributed to one incoming freshman on a yearly basis. Everything we know about Hawkeye on Disney Plus



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