Winston-Salem State alumnus Stephen A. Smith is adding another layer to his longtime HBCU Week involvement through a new sports scholarship, according to HBCU Gameday.
The scholarship is preparing to open applications, marking the next step for an initiative connected to Smith’s involvement with HBCU Week. The available information does not specify the scholarship’s application deadline, eligibility requirements, award amount or the institution or organization administering it.
Smith’s connection to the effort is also tied to his status as a Winston-Salem State alumnus. The summary identifies the new opportunity as a sports scholarship, but it does not provide additional details about the students who may apply or how recipients will be selected.
For prospective applicants and the broader HBCU community, the immediate development is the expected opening of the application process. Until more information is released, students interested in the opportunity will need to watch for official application details.
The scholarship adds a sports-focused element to Smith’s longtime HBCU Week involvement. Beyond that description, the source does not provide further information about the program’s scope or its expected reach.
Why this matters: A new HBCU sports scholarship could create an opportunity connected to athletics and HBCU engagement, but the available information does not yet identify the specific students who will benefit or explain the scholarship’s full terms. The upcoming application opening is the next detail for the HBCU community to watch.