Brightspeed invests $580,000 in STEM and esports, supporting North Carolina schools and programs
Brightspeed, an internet provider in the US, has announced a $580,000 investment in youth technology and esports targeted at schools and programs in North Carolina.
The new funding announced will support schemes including $350,000 in sponsorship of the Coca Cola All Stars Golden Ticket contest, Formula STEM Esports Cup and the Player League Madden NFL tournament.
Brightspeed will also act as a primary sponsor for two Bright Future Tech Labs in Triton High School and Orange High School, with funding worth more than $200,000.
The company will also spend $15,000 on scholarships, equipment, and esports program travel for Wesleyan University and $10,000 on a grant supporting the Rocky Mount High School Gryphon Elite esports team.
Brightspeed has also announced sponsorship for the Wake Forest Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department’s four-part esports tournament, called the Battle in the Forest.
"Investing in technology education and esports is a natural extension of our commitment to North Carolina," explains Sabrina Anderson, Local Marketing Manager at Brightspeed.
"As we build a world-class fiber network across our home state, we're equally focused on expanding opportunities for the students who will power our communities tomorrow. These initiatives give young people hands-on access to the tools, skills and experiences that prepare them for the digital future."
"This scholarship will help ease the financial burden my parents carry in supporting my academic journey," adds Shafiq Nuijts, a Wesleyan University student and recipient of Brightspeed funded scholarship. "It will also allow me to focus more deeply on my education and my internship this upcoming summer. As an international student, my experience has always involved balancing the challenges of maintaining my F-1 status, keeping a high GPA and reassuring my parents that their investment in me is being put to meaningful use. This scholarship affirms that commitment and motivates me to continue striving for excellence."
