Southern University offers Zaila Avant-garde a full scholarship

Southern University is offering a full-ride scholarship to Zaila Avant-garde, the Harvey 14-year-old who won the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Ray L. Belton, the Southern University president-chancellor made the offr viw Twitter:

I am pleased to announce that @Southernu_BR is offering #ZailaAvantgarde a full scholarship and "#Zaila Day" at SU, part of the nation’s only #HBCU system. Our student leaders, faculty, and alumni look forward meeting with you. We welcome you to the #JaguarNation! #WeAreSouthern pic.twitter.com/4eeSI457yr

— Ray L. Belton, Ph.D. (@SUSprez) July 10, 2021