KTSU Honors Cheniere Scholarship Recipients at Fall 2024 Luncheon

Texas Southern University (TSU) hosted a luncheon on Thursday, September 19, 2024, to celebrate the Fall 2024 Cheniere Scholarship recipients. The event was held at KTSU and featured a presentation by Cheniere representatives who discussed their company, opportunities, and the importance of intentional networking and open-mindedness in career development.

Cheniere, a long-term supporter of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), has shown its commitment to TSU by donating $50,000 for 2024-2025 scholarships. Ten TSU students were selected to receive a portion of this funding, with each student receiving up to $5,000 for the Fall semester.

During the luncheon, representatives from various business functions at Cheniere addressed the students, offering advice and encouragement. In addition to discussing internship opportunities, Cheniere representatives encouraged senior scholars to explore full-time roles within the company. Cheniere expressed its desire to not only provide financial support but also enrich the experience of TSU students by offering opportunities to join its employee resource groups.

The following TSU students were honored as Cheniere Scholarship recipients:

• Ojukwu, Onyedikachukwu – Science, Engineering, Technology
• Sealy, Samiyah – Business
• Forte, Robert – Communication
• Pearson, Mya – Business
• Tilahun, Bezawit – Science, Engineering, Technology
• Oconnor, Janiesha – Business
• Scott-Hickman, Lyrik – Business
• Johnson, Jalynn – Science, Engineering, Technology

Cheniere representatives in attendance included Obi Ihekweazu, Senior Counsel, Legal Compliance / Board Member, Foundation; Wendy Craven, Director, Global Corporate Giving Programs; Ajae Anderson, Contractor, Global Corporate Giving; Zohra Baig, Senior Analyst, Treasury; Larry Luellen, Associate Accountant, Payroll Accounting, Corporate Accounting; and Tamara Anderson, Manager, Talent Acquisition HR Org Effectiveness & Talent Acquisition.

KTSU is proud to bridge opportunities like this for the deserving students of Texas Southern University.