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The John McLendon Minority Scholarship Foundation offers scholarships for minority students who intend to pursue a postgraduate degree in athletics administration and is home of the McLendon Minority Leadership Initiative, a new coach-driven program to create access to and opportunity for meaningful employment experience for minority candidates known as Future Leaders.

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McLendon Foundation @mclendonscholar ·

28 May

🚨 WE’RE HIRING 🚨

The McLendon Leadership Initiative is seeking passionate, driven future sports leaders for a year-long fellowship with placements at top athletic departments and sports organizations. Apply now: https://app.loxo.co/mclendon-foundation-fellowships
#IgnitingDreams

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McLendon Foundation @mclendonscholar ·

23 May

Introducing two future game-changers!

Roy Thompson II & Jelani Sherwood, our 2025 @McCormackUMass Scholars, bring fresh energy and big goals to #sportsbiz. We’re proud to support their journey and excited to see how they’ll make #sportsbiz better!

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McLendon Foundation @mclendonscholar ·

23 May

Introducing Ashlynn Hill, our inaugural @CIAAForLife Scholar!
A proud @uncfsu grad & current @UNC Sport Admin student, Ashlynn is chasing her dream of becoming an NFL Director of Football Ops with purpose & heart

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McLendon Foundation @mclendonscholar ·

16 May

Are you passionate about athlete branding, digital strategy, & maximizing NIL opportunities?
.@MiamiHurricanes is looking for a Coor., NIL & Brand Development.

Apply here: https://lnkd.in/e6wEABKg

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