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Bessemer’s $8M Scholarship Spark Debate | Birmingham News
In Bessemer, Alabama, QTS is pouring $8 million into a scholarship program for high school grads from 2027–2030, funding up to $10K for Stillman, Miles, or Lawson State. But critics worry students most affected by the new data center—those graduating earlier—could be left out. Mayor Gulley sees it as transformative, recalling how scholarships changed his life, while Superintendent Turner highlights the broader impact: $250M in long-term school investment and future job readiness. The initiative aims to set a precedent, urging other businesses to invest in local youth—but questions about…
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