Stephen Curry has established a scholarship at his former college.
As AFROTECH™ previously reported, Curry attended Davidson College in North Carolina from 2006-2009 and became the Wildcats program’s all-time leading scorer. However, he did not complete his degree at the time, opting instead to pursue an NBA career. He was drafted by the Golden State Warriors in 2009, per Spotrac. He later returned to earn his bachelor’s degree in sociology in 2022.
Davidson College Curry Scholars Program
Curry is now partnering with the school to launch the Davidson College Curry Scholars Program, which will provide individualized college and career coaching to high-achieving high school students from under-resourced communities hailing from the Bay Area, according to a press release. California’s Oakland Unified School District and non-profit College Track are partners in the program.
“Ayesha and I started our foundation in Oakland 7 years ago with the vision of making sure every kid has access to the opportunity and support they deserve in order to reach their full potential. Davidson is really pumped up to be working with high school students in the Bay Area and our friends at College Track to help talented and dedicated students from the Bay Area go to Davidson,” Curry said in a video.
“Davidson College is part of who I am, not just as an athlete, but as a family member, a leader, and as someone who cares deeply about this community. I want you to have the opportunity for the same kind of life-changing experience that I had … I’m super excited about this scholarship program and hope that you will look to learn more about this incredible opportunity and apply.”
The first class of Curry Scholars will be the high school graduating class of 2027 who enroll at Davidson College in August 2027.
How To Apply
To apply, visit the Davidson College Curry Scholars site. Applications and financial aid information must be completed by Monday, Sept. 21. An in-person selection process is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 20.
