With all the Greek paraphernalia and HBCU imagery Beyoncé evoked at Coachella, many wondered what was up Queen Bey’s sleeve.
On Monday, the singer announced a new scholarship program launched through her philanthropic initiative, BeyGood, which will allot funds to four historically Black colleges.
“Today, Beyoncé, through her BeyGOOD initiative, announces the four schools to receive the newly established Homecoming Scholars Award Program for the 2018-2019 academic year,” the post read.
Xavier, Wilberforce, Tuskegee and Bethune-Cookman will offer the funds to qualifying students attending the four universities. Students who apply must maintain a 3.5 gpa and pursue a degree in the following disciplines: creative arts, African-American studies, science, education, business, communications, social sciences, computer science and engineering. Scholarship recipients will be announced in the summer.
“The show, with its homage to excellence in education, was a celebration of the homecoming weekend experience, the highest display of college pride,” the post continued.
This is the second scholarship effort launched through the BeyGOOD Initiative. In 2017, the singer announced the Formation Scholars Program which offered four scholarships to women studying creative arts, music or literature.
Beyoncé's colors are black and yellow because of the bee motif and because she's QUEEN BEY. ALSO black and gold are the colors for the Alphas —the first black fraternity—because she's the first black woman to headline Coachella.
She’s proven that she isn’t time and time again, but after that Coachella performance, I never want to hear or see the sentence “Beyoncé is overrated” ever again
You cannot tell me Beyonce isn’t humble. For two of the biggest performances of her: SuperBowl and Coachella she has bought back DC3. The love she has for Michelle and Kelly is amazing #Beychellapic.twitter.com/Od5l3rpL48
The Black National Anthem. Malcolm X quotes. Nina Simone samples. Stepping and marching bands. Jigga for the deja vu. A Destiny’s Child reunion. A Solange dance collabo.
The greatest living entertainer is a Black woman named Beyonce. This is not up for debate.#Beychella
Beyoncé Giselle of the House Knowles-Carter, First of Her Name, the Unmatched, Destroyer of Snatched Wigs, Lady of the Third Ward and Iconic Performances, Khaleesi of Black Girl Magic, Breaker of Records and Mother of The Hive.
Beyoncé a WOC, mother of 3, feminist did a 2 hrs show on heels, perfect pitch, brought destiny, solange and her husband, dance the whole time and look amazing with 4 changes of outfit, SHES THE GREATEST ENTERTAINER OF OUR GENERATION, SHES THE DEFINITION OF THAT! #BEYCHELLApic.twitter.com/mVauWV2vID
My thoughts on Beyoncé and #Beychella summed up. What y’all won’t do is make it seem like she’s overrated. Beyoncé is a LEGEND, an ICON that people will only read about 100 years from now. We are living in HER black ass era and we better guard our edges. #Coachella18pic.twitter.com/1VcfohTken
Beyonce had a whole probate, step show, and after party last night that attracted more viewers than 2017 presidential inauguration. America is great. #Beychellapic.twitter.com/9OUuTQVdvE
Beyoncé really listened when we vehemently protested that she perform B'Day songs and to leave Halo, we love a queen that listens to her fans! #BEYCHELLApic.twitter.com/cOqiLtWLPP
Beyonce reminded y’all why she sets the records she does & why she gets called the GREATEST! She brought out DC3 to remind y’all why they were the biggest girl group ever. All while being Pro black and repoing HBCU culture! A Queen! #Beychella 🐝 pic.twitter.com/2JaHosOIpV
Let us recap, friends. 1. Her regal entrance 2. The fringe boots 3. Her voice, on point, for all TWO HOURS of her concert 4. Renaming that dusty lil festival Beychella 5. First black woman to headline Beychella, and how she told them about themselves.
Mhhhhhm I am out here thinking...imagine if the world did not have Beyoncé. A woman who exudes so much peace into the world by just being on stage. A woman who keeps making history by her visuals and voice. Imagine we did not be part of Beyoncé era, thank God for Bey #BEYCHELLApic.twitter.com/q8iWQYkC5m
Beyoncé brought black musicians, dancers, her man, sister and best friends onstage to get paid. When Beyoncé eats everybody eats too. Can all black folks support each other like this too? #Beychella
i just wanna thank Beyoncé for rehearsing for 11 hours, going on a vegan diet just so she can slay my entire existence tonight. #Beychellapic.twitter.com/YHKl5B2ja1
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Twitter Loses Its Mind Over #BeyChella
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Beyonce TURNED Coachella out on Saturday!!!
The first Black woman to ever headline the coveted concert series blessed us mere mortals with a stunning performance that was #BlackGirlMagic meets HBCU homecoming...and we were LIVING! That, and she brought out Jay-Z, Solange and Destiny's Child to help sing some of her classic songs in her 26-song set.
And of course, Twitter was here for it all!