Maxine McDonald scholarship program supporting Fresno State students [Video]

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Two dozen Fresno State students are now pursuing their education without having to worry about the logistics or financial strain of housing and dining.

Twenty-four Fresno State students are feeling a sense of community and family ahead of the new school year.

The students are this year’s Maxine McDonald Residential Scholars Program recipients.

They moved into their dorms on Wednesday and participated in team bonding activities Friday morning.

The residency program covers their housing and food on campus, but Shade Johnson, with the Black Student Success initiative, says the program has a lot more to offer.

“After this, we talk about our learning contract; we have presentations from advising, academic success coaching, and mental health services, and the next day, we go into the community to partner and do community service,” said Shade Johnson with the Black Student Success Initiative.

The program is made possible with funding allocated by California …