Local student receives Bright Futures College Scholarship From Kimberly-Clark
May 8, 2022

Ella Knight

KNOXVILLE -- Kimberly-Clark has announced the recipients of its 2022 Bright Futures Scholarships. In Knoxville, where Kimberly-Clark has an administrative center, a college scholarship was awarded to Ella Knight. Knight is a senior at The Kings Academy and the daughter of Jennifer and Darryl Knight. She plans to attend the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Now in its 30th year, Bright Futures provides scholarship grants worth up to $20,000, or $5,000 per school year, to children of Kimberly-Clark employees throughout North America. Recipients are selected based on academic performance, community service, work experience, and involvement in extracurricular activities. This year, scholarships totaling $980,000 were awarded to 49 students in the U.S. and Canada. Since its inception, the program has granted $46 million in scholarships to nearly 2,300 students.

“We are proud to present Ella with a Bright Futures college scholarship in recognition of her academic accomplishments,” said Jenny Lewis, Vice President, Kimberly-Clark Foundation. “We wish her continued success as she pursues her goals in higher education.”

The average GPA for this year's Bright Futures scholarship class is 3.96. Awardees plan to attend leading colleges and universities including Purdue University, the University of Notre Dame, 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 150-year history of innovation, visit kimberly-clark.com.