Local student receives bright futures college scholarship from Kimberly-Clark
May 5, 2021

Andrew Sarphie, scholarship recipient; image courtesy of Kimberly-Clark

KNOXVILLE – Kimberly-Clark today announced the recipients of its 2021 Bright Futures Scholarships. Outside Loudon, where Kimberly-Clark has a manufacturing facility, a college scholarship was awarded to Andrew Sarphie, a senior at LAN STEM Academy in Knoxville, Tenn. and the son of John and Jane Sarphie, who plans to attend Florida State University.

“We are proud to present Andrew with a Bright Futures college scholarship in recognition of his academic accomplishments,” said Peter Kersten, Plant Manager of the Loudon facility. “We wish him continued success as he pursues his studies in higher education.”

Established in 1993, the Bright Futures program is administered by the Kimberly-Clark Foundation and awards college scholarships to children of Kimberly-Clark employees across North America. Recipients are selected based on their academic performance, extracurricular activities, work experience and community involvement. Each scholarship is worth up to $20,000 ($5,000 per year for up to four years) for full-time students studying at accredited colleges and universities.

This year, scholarships totaling $960,000 were awarded to 48 students in 13 states. Since its inception, the program has awarded over $45 million in scholarships to 2,250 students.

The 2021 class of Bright Futures Scholars will attend leading colleges and universities such as Baylor University, Purdue University, Vanderbilt University, the University of Georgia and the University of Wisconsin. Past scholarship recipients have gone on to pursue successful careers in medicine, education, the armed forces and engineering.

About the Kimberly-Clark Foundation
Established in 1952, the Kimberly-Clark Foundation is the charitable arm of Kimberly-Clark Corporation and is dedicated to supporting global causes that create lasting social change. supporting and strengthening families around the world. Together with funding from the corporation and employees, its primary focus is on social and community investments that increase access to sanitation, help women and children thrive, and empower women and girls

About Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) and its trusted brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries. Fueled by ingenuity, creativity, and an understanding of people's most essential needs, we create products that help individuals experience more of what's important to them. Our portfolio of brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Intimus, Neve, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and WypAll, hold the No. 1 or No. 2 share position in 80 countries. We use sustainable practices that support a healthy planet, build stronger communities, and ensure our business thrives for decades to come. To keep up with the latest news and to learn more about the company's nearly 150-year history of innovation, visit kimberly-clark.com.