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About the William Peace Scholarship

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About the Peace Scholarship

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➜  HISTORY & LEGACY

History & Legacy at Peace

The Parham Scholar Award was originally part of the “22 Courageous Gifts in 2022” giving campaign – a campus-wide fundraising initiative at William Peace University. Donors (like Peace Board of Trustees member Tony Parham and his wife, Dr. Lynda Morris Parham) supported this initiative by making a courageous commitment which provided Peace students with the resources they need to learn through immersive experiences, build upon their courage and develop the confidence needed to turn their passion into purpose.

Eligibility Criteria

The Parham Scholar Prize will be awarded annually to a Peace student who has demonstrated record of:

Completing a degree in business, leadership, innovation/ technology, or similar program

Dedication to leadership

Excellence in academic achievement

Dedication to inclusive community development

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Excellence. Leadership.
Inclusive Community Development.

Each Parham Scholar at William Peace reflects the program’s commitment to excellence, leadership, and inclusive community development.

Essica Kaylea Thomas

Essica Kaylea Thomas

Inaugural Peace Parham Scholar - September, 2022

Essica Kaylea Thomas is a Human Resources Management professional and a 2023 graduate of William Peace University, where she majored in HR Management and founded the university’s first Human Resources Management Club.

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