A non-profit organization has awarded the second of five academic scholarships to a Texas man who met their controversial criteria -- which includes that he be white and male, FOXNews.com reported Saturday.
The group sponsoring the scholarship says it is the only scholarship of its kind in the United States.
The award was presented by a group called the Former Majority Association for Equality. Its president, Colby Bohannon, says he has been called a racist and compared to the KKK.
"We're not racists. We have no agenda for bigotry," said Bohannon. "We're not trying to take away anything from any other group. We're just trying to help poor, Caucasian males afford college."
Recipient Brendan Baird is studying to become a physician's assistant, and the awarded $500 check will help him to pay for schooling.
To win, he had to demonstrate a high grade point average, community service, sports ability and financial need. But what really sealed the deal is the fact that he is a white man.
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