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A Platform for Change Papitto Opportunity Connection launches scholarship for high school students combining funding with meaningful engagement How would you spend $1,000,000 to create change for Black, Indigeneous, People of Color (BIPOC) communities in Rhode Island? That’s the essential, and only, question asked in the application for the Papitto Opportunity Connection (POC) Transform Rhode Island Scholarship, an opportunity targeting high school students residing in the state. “We’re looking for a million dollar idea, and with that idea a seat at the table to explore how to make that dream a reality,” explains POC board member Marcy Reyes. Not only does the scholarship provide funds for students to pursue their education but also the chance to develop a strategy to implement their award-winning answer. Photo courtesy of Papitto Opportunity Center ProvidenceOnline.com • January 2022
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