Scholly Returning to ABC’s ‘Shark Tank’ for Company Update on March 15
Scholly Founder Chris Gray Along With Sallie Mae’s Donna Vieira Join Shark Tank Investors
Update Includes
During Chris’ first visit to ‘Shark Tank’ back in 2015, Daymond and Lori invested to further develop his innovative Scholly app that connects students to scholarships based on their skills and interests. That pitch led to one of the most tension-filled and memorable debates between the panel of Sharks in the show’s history.
For this year’s update, Chris and Donna traveled to Queens to meet Daymond at his alma mater,
“Returning to ‘Shark Tank’ truly represents a full-circle moment for me and for Scholly,” said Scholly founder
“The biggest reason why I've stayed committed to ‘Shark Tank’ for the past 15 seasons is to help support the entrepreneurs and companies that are going to make an impact in this world,” said
“When Chris came into the tank, I knew immediately I wanted in to support such a worthy and needed product that truly helps students and families. As a Shark investor and mentor, I couldn’t think of a more worthy cause to invest in and support. The growing struggles with student loan debt and affording a college education are painfully real for so many; I thought Scholly was a brilliant solution and I was all in! I’m thrilled with the Sallie Mae acquisition, which is not only lifechanging for Chris, but for millions of hopeful college students across the country. I'm honored to have been involved in this mission to support the company's evolution and help others. Scholly is leveling the playing field for millions of students around the country," said
Since Sallie Mae’s acquisition, Scholly is now free for all students and families. Now known as Scholly by Sallie, the app has provided access to more than
“Welcoming Scholly and Chris to the Sallie Mae family represents the evolution of Sallie Mae as an education solutions company,” said
For more information visit www.SallieMae.com and download Scholly for free in App store or on
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