Lincoln University, PA—Lincoln University is proud to announce a generous $75,000 donation from the Patterson Family Foundation to create the James Patterson Teacher Education Scholarships. This donation will provide ten passionate students with $7,500 each to support their journey toward becoming educators who inspire future generations through the power of storytelling and literature.
This scholarship program highlights author James Patterson’s unwavering dedication to literacy, education, and nurturing future leaders. A tireless advocate for reading and writing, Patterson continues empowering aspiring educators and writers through initiatives that fostera lifelong love for books and storytelling. By supporting Lincoln University students who are deeply committed to these pursuits, thePatterson Family Foundation invests in future educators who will cultivate a love for learning and writing in their classrooms and communities.
“We are immensely thankful to The Patterson Family Foundation for their impactful contribution,” said President Dr. Brenda A. Allen. “This generous support will help ease the financial burden for the students awarded the scholarship, allowing them to better focus on their academic and professional aspirations. The impact of this contribution will extend beyond the classroom, fostering personal growth and career development for the recipients while encouraging them to become leaders and innovators in their fields.”
About James Patterson
James Patterson is the most popular storyteller of our time. He is the creator of unforgettable characters and series, including Alex Cross, the Women’s Murder Club, Jane Smith, and Maximum Ride, and of breathtaking true stories about the Kennedys, John Lennon, and Tiger Woods, as well as our military heroes, police officers, and ER nurses. Patterson has coauthored #1 bestselling novels with Bill Clinton and Dolly Parton, and collaborated most recently with Michael Crichton on the blockbuster Eruption. He has told the story of his own life in James Patterson by James Patterson and received an Edgar Award, ten Emmy Awards, the Literarian Award from the National Book Foundation, and the National Humanities Medal.
About James Patterson Teacher Education Scholarships
Each year, The Patterson Family Foundation awards scholarships to students at 28 different colleges and universities around the country. The Patterson Family Foundation also funds James Patterson Teacher Education Scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students that are studying education and are committed to teaching careers.
