Myers is the fourth student to win the scholarship, which covers tuition, room and board at the university for four years. “It’s an honor to know that this scholarship could play a key role in the journey of yet another exceptional writer.” “By giving Ahniya this scholarship, she can focus more on her studies and writing, which will allow her gift to thrive,” Thomas said. It was created to help young aspiring writers who need extra support to make their dreams of authorship a reality, the university said in a news release.
The scholarship was named in honor of Thomas, a 2011 graduate of Belhaven University in Jackson, Mississippi. “Her talent and skill blew me away, and I know that the creative writing program was created with a student like her in mind.” “As I read Ahniya’s writing samples, I immediately fell in love with her craft,” said Thomas. Students cheered as she congratulated Canton High School senior Ahniya Myers for winning the 2023 Angie Thomas Writers Scholarship. Thomas, currently on a new book tour, delivered the news via video.
(AP) - Bestselling author Angie Thomas on Thursday surprised a senior at a Mississippi high school with a full-ride scholarship for creative writing to the private university where Thomas earned her bachelor’s degree.
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