at 13:13 on January 21, 2007, EST.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Alicia Keys wants to help talented youngsters go to college, so the Grammy award winner is offering US$5,000 scholarships to students from four cities.

"We're just looking for standout students who are definitely college-bound and need a little bit of help financially to really achieve their dreams," Keys said.

The four scholarship winners will be selected from Jacksonville, New Orleans, Atlanta and New York City's Harlem neighbourhood.

The Open Doors Scholars Program is part of Frum Tha Ground Up, a Jacksonville-based nonprofit organization started by Keys' road manager, D.J. Walton, who went to college in Jacksonville.

In return for their scholarships, the winners will represent the organization at school appearances and must perform community service each semester.


©The Canadian Press, 2007

community service?!?

It's a nice gesture, but $5,000 ain't gonna pay the tuition at Juilliard.

BTW What is she promoting these days?
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rushing07 said:

That too.

CinisterCee said:

Well, she *did* say "a little bit of help financially". These days, $5,000 may just cover books.
[Edited 1/21/07 20:30pm]

well, forreal most scholarships are not made to fund the entire thing.