Tyrone Gayle Scholars Program
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To honor Tyrone and his profound legacy, Tyrone’s family established the Tyrone Gayle Scholars Program at Clemson University in 2019. The program is designed to create pathways for young Black Americans to get their start in politics. The Gayle family needs to raise an additional $80,000 to make the program permanent at Clemson, and is also considering expanding to other schools.
Each year, two students will be selected as Tyrone Gayle Scholars. These students will receive a $3,500 stipend to pursue a summer internship in a political field. This could be on a campaign, on Capitol Hill, at an advocacy organization, or in other government sectors. In addition to the stipend, these students will be matched with a number of different mentors from Tyrone’s network. These mentors will guide the students through the often insular political world, help them make the most of their internships, and help them build their network.
Tyrone adamantly believed that nothing in this country could change until the people in power look like the people they represent. And in Tyrone’s eyes, that begins in part by creating opportunities in our campaigns, our advocacy organizations, and in our Hill offices for Black Americans. Tyrone also knew this would not change until we knock down the barriers that prevent Black Americans from joining and advancing in political careers.
To learn more about the program and Tyrone’s legacy, click here .
Each year, two students will be selected as Tyrone Gayle Scholars. These students will receive a $3,500 stipend to pursue a summer internship in a political field. This could be on a campaign, on Capitol Hill, at an advocacy organization, or in other government sectors. In addition to the stipend, these students will be matched with a number of different mentors from Tyrone’s network. These mentors will guide the students through the often insular political world, help them make the most of their internships, and help them build their network.
Tyrone adamantly believed that nothing in this country could change until the people in power look like the people they represent. And in Tyrone’s eyes, that begins in part by creating opportunities in our campaigns, our advocacy organizations, and in our Hill offices for Black Americans. Tyrone also knew this would not change until we knock down the barriers that prevent Black Americans from joining and advancing in political careers.
To learn more about the program and Tyrone’s legacy, click here .
Organizer
Beth Foster Gayle
Organizer
Washington D.C., DC
