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Awardees
Scholarship Recipient Biographies 2023-2024
Déja Daniel
2023 Honorable Louis Stokes HBCU Scholarship Recipient
Returning awardee, Déja Daniel is the 2023 recipient of the prestigious Honorable Louis Stokes HBCU Scholarship, annually awarded to the highest scoring applicant.
Ashley Pryor
Funded by The Vallee Foundation
Returning awardee, Ashley Pryor, will complete her second internship with Google in Mountain View, CA. At Google, she completed the STEP (Student Training and Engineering Program) internship with the Google Ads team.
Myah Yancey
Myah Yancey, expected class of 2026, is from Suffolk, Virginia. Myah is studying Theatre Arts and Dance at Howard University. In the summer of 2023, she developed a dance program, “Dance Fitness by Myah.”
Charis Haynes
Funded by The Vallee Foundation
Charis Haynes, expected class of 2024, is from Covington, Georgia. Charis is studying Honors Biology, Political Science at Howard University.
Sanai Neblett
Funded by The Vallee Foundation
Sanai Neblett, class of 2025, is from Dacula, Georgia. She is studying Psychology (Pre-med) at Hampton University. In the summer of 2023, Sanai shadowed an OB/GYN physician and observed surgeries performed robotically and by-hand and sat in on clinical appointments with patients.
Jazmine Hughes
Funded by the Washington Gas Lighting Company
Returning Awardee Jazmine Hughes, expected class of 2025, is from Clemson, South Carolina. Jazmine is a Business Administration student at Florida A&M University.
Tahjanae Gray
Tahjanae Gray, expected class of 2025, is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and is majoring in Criminal Justice at Lincoln University. In the summer of 2023, Tahjanae took four online summer classes to escalate her graduation date.
Taylar Davis
Funded by The Vallee Foundation
Taylar Davis, expected class of 2026, is from Charlotte, North Carolina. Taylar is studying Psychology at North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University.
Jessikah Tassin
Returning awardee Jessikah Tassin, expected class of 2024, is from Dallas, Texas. Jessikah is studying Political Science at Howard University. In the summer of 2023, Jessikah continued her internship with Ward + White Law Group, in her hometown.
Jordan Alexander
Funded by the Organic & Natural Health Association
Returning awardee Jordan Alexander, expected class of 2024, is from Detroit, Michigan. Jordan is studying Nutritional Science at Howard University.
Joshua Wallington
Funded by The Vallee Foundation
Returning awardee Joshua Wallington, expected class of 2025, is from Troy, Michigan. Joshua is studying Computer Science at Howard University. In the summer of 2023, Joshua was an intern at Google and a STEP intern supporting YouTube.
Courtney Miller
Funded by The Vallee Foundation
Courtney Miller, expected class of 2024, is from Bolingbrook, Illinois. Courtney is studying Psychology at Spelman College. In the summer of 2023, Courtney worked two jobs this summer to afford her fall college tuition and housing expenses.
Jaylah Dorman
Funded by The Vallee Foundation
Jaylah Dorman, expected class of 2025, is from Durham, North Carolina. Jaylah is studying Health Education| Community Health at Howard University. In the summer of 2023, Jaylah participated in the Duke Center for Research to Advance Health Equity Summer Undergraduate Program (Duke RESURP).
Helena Stewart
Helena Stewart, class of 2026, is from Bowie, Maryland. She is studying Construction Management at North Carolina A&T University (NCA&T). In summer 2023, Helena worked for DPR Construction, one of the top general contractors in the country, as a Project Engineer Intern.
Taylor Sconiers
Taylor Sconiers, expected class of 2026, is from Bloomfield, New Jersey. Taylor is studying Sports Management at Hampton University. In the summer of 2023, Taylor was working as a Marketing Intern for the company, DT3 Enterprises, owned by former NFL player, David Tyree.
Nya Love
Funded by The Vallee Foundation
Returning Awardee Nya Love, expected class of 2024, is from Little Rock, Arkansas. Nya is a Biology student at Dillard University. In the summer of 2023, Nya participated in The Leadership Alliance SR-EIP program with Brown University.
Nya Morgan
Returning Awardee Nya Morgan, expected class of 2024, is from Bowie, Maryland. Nya is an International Studies student at Spelman College. In the summer of 2023, Nya worked in Los Angeles for the Creative Artist Agency as an intern in the Foundation department.
Sydnee Haynes
Funded by The Vallee Foundation
Sydnee Haynes, expected class of 2024, is from Brandywine, Maryland. She is studying Bioengineering at North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University. In the summer of 2023, Sydnee completed a 12-week Clinical Trials Operations internship at AbbVie on the Digital Science Team.
Tye Compton
Tye Compton, expected class of 2024, is from Cincinnati, Ohio. He is studying Political Science at Howard University. In the summer of 2023, Tye worked at the University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy as a PPIA Junior Summer Institute Program.
Wisdom Talley
Funded by The Vallee Foundation
Returning Awardee Wisdom Talley, expected class of 2024, is from Elon, North Carolina. She is studying Nursing at Howard University, where she has maintained a 4.0 cumulative GPA.
Zachary Gunn
Funded by The Vallee Foundation
Zachary Gunn, expected class of 2025, is from Alexandria, Virginia. He is studying Psychology on a Pre-Med track at Morehouse College. In the summer of 2023, Zachary began the summer at a Biotech company, LEAS Lab, in Boston, MA.
Lauren Jenkins
Funded by the Black Nurse Collaborative
Lauren Jenkins, expected class of 2025, is from Stockbridge, Georgia. She is studying Nursing at Albany State University. In the summer of 2023, Lauren was on campus completing some nursing courses.
David Tinsley
Funded by The Vallee Foundation
David Tinsley, expected class of 2025, is from Detroit, Michigan. David is studying Nursing at Tennessee State University. In the summer of 2023 David worked to prepare for the next academic school year by studying and preparing for his first semester of nursing school at Tennessee State University’s Bachelors of Science in Nursing program.
Scholarship Recipient Biographies 2022-2023
Jazmine Hughes
2022 Honorable Louis Stokes HBCU Scholarship Recipient
Jazmine Hughes is the 2022 recipient of the prestigious Honorable Louis Stokes HBCU Scholarship, annually awarded to the highest scoring applicant.
Ashley Pryor
Funded by The Vallee Foundation
Ashley Pryor, expected class of 2025, is from Bowie, Maryland. Ashley is studying Computer Science at Morgan State University, where she maintained a 4.0 GPA.
Britteny Cherestal
Britteny Cherestal, expected class of 2023, is from Ocala, Florida by way of Haiti. Brittany is studying Pharmacy at Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University.
Cheyenne Riley
Organic and Natural Health Scholarship Fund Recipient
Returning Awardee Cheyenne Riley, expected class of 2023, is from Capitol Heights, Maryland. Cheyenne is studying Biology at The Lincoln University of Pennsylvania.
David Tinsley
Funded by The Vallee Foundation
David Tinsley, expected class of 2025, is from Detroit, Michigan. David is studying Nursing at Tennessee State University.
Déja Daniel
Returning Awardee Déja Daniel, class of 2024, is from Atlanta, Georgia. She is studying Criminology and Spanish at Howard University.
Derrick Webb
Funded by The Vallee Foundation
Returning Awardee Derrick Webb, expected class of 2023, is from Montgomery, Alabama. Derrick is a Biology (Pre-Med) student at Dillard University.
Jaden Petrus
Washington Gas Company Scholarship Fund Recipient
Returning Awardee Jaden Petrus, expected class of 2023, is from Brooklyn, New York. Jaden is a Nursing student at Howard University.
Jayla Thornton
Jayla Thornton, expected class of 2024, is from Fort Washington, Maryland. Jayla is studying Political Science at North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University, where she has maintained a 4.0 cumulative GPA.
Jessikah Tassin
Jessikah Tassin, expected class of 2024, is from Dallas, Texas. Jessikah is studying Political Science at Howard University.
Jordan Alexander
Organic & Natural Health Scholarship Fund Recipient
Jordan Alexander, expected class of 2024, is from Detroit, Michigan. Jordan is studying Nutritional Science at Howard University.
Joshua Wallington
Funded by The Vallee Foundation
Joshua Wallington, expected class of 2025, is from Troy, Michigan. Joshua is studying Computer Science at Howard University.
Khloe Kelley
Funded by The Vallee Foundation
Khloe Kelley, expected class of 2025, is from Henderson, Nevada. Khloe is studying Biology at Howard University.
Kyla Mayo
Organic and Natural Health Scholarship Fund Recipient
Returning Awardee Kyla Mayo, expected class of 2024, is from Vacherie, Louisiana. Kyla is studying Biology (Pre-Med) at Dillard University.
Laten Jordan
Returning Awardee Laten Jordan, class of 2023, is from Columbus, Ohio. He is studying Honors Political Science (Pre-Law) at Howard University.
Nya Love
Funded by The Vallee Foundation
Returning Awardee Nya Love, expected class of 2024, is from Little Rock, Arkansas. Nya is a Biology student at Dillard University.
Nya Morgan
Returning Awardee Nya Morgan, expected class of 2024, is from Bowie, Maryland. Nya is an International Studies student at Spelman College.
Sydnee Haynes
Funded by The Vallee Foundation
Sydnee Haynes, expected class of 2024, is from Brandywine, Maryland. She is studying Bioengineering at North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University.
Tye Compton
Tye Compton, expected class of 2024, is from Cincinnati, Ohio. He is studying Political Science at Howard University.
Wisdom Talley
Funded by The Vallee Foundation
Returning Awardee Wisdom Talley, expected class of 2024, is from Elon, North Carolina. She is studying Nursing at Howard University, where she has maintained a 4.0 cumulative GPA.
Scholarship Recipient Biographies 2021-2022
Wisdom Talley
2021 Honorable Louis Stokes HBCU Scholarship Recipient
Wisdom Talley, expected class of 2024, is from Elon, North Carolina. She is studying Nursing at Howard University, where she maintained a 4.0 cumulative GPA her freshman year.
Nya Love
Funded by The Vallee Foundation
Nya Love, expected class of 2024, is from Little Rock, Arkansas. Nya is a Biology student at Dillard University. She is a member of the Minority Association for Pre-Med Scholars and the Emerging STEM Program.
Demarco Smith
Funded by The Vallee Foundation
Demarco Smith, expected class of 2023, is from New Orleans, Louisiana. Demarco is studying Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at Xavier University of Louisiana.
Derrick Webb
Funded by The Vallee Foundation
Returning Awardee Derrick Webb, expected class of 2023, is from Montgomery, Alabama. Derrick is a Biology (Pre-Med) student at Dillard University. Derrick is President of the Minority Association for Pre-Med Students (MAPS) and an Emerging STEM Scholars Academy Mentor.
Nijel Brown
Funded by The Vallee Foundation
Nijel Brown, expected class of 2024, is from Jacksonville, Florida. Nijel is a Mechanical Engineering student at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. Nijel has experience as a summer intern for the Jacksonville Transit Authority.
Kelsey Johnson
Returning Awardee Kelsey Johnson, expected class of 2022, is from Mesa, Arizona. She is studying Strategic, Legal, and Management Communications at Howard University, where she has maintained a 4.0 cumulative GPA since her freshman year.
Laten Jordan
Returning Awardee Laten Jordan, class of 2023, is from Columbus, Ohio. He is studying Honors Political Science (Pre-Law) at Howard University, where he has maintained a 4.0 cumulative GPA.
Khyla Turner
Funded by Organic & Natural Health Fund
Khyla Turner, expected class of 2022, is from Boston, Massachusetts. Khyla is studying Kinesiology at Hampton University, where she has maintained a 3.96 cumulative GPA.
Kyla Mayo
Funded by Organic & Natural Health Fund
Kyla Mayo, expected class of 2024, is from Vacherie, Louisiana. Kyla is studying Biology (Pre-Med) at Dillard University, where she has maintained a 4.0 GPA.
Déja Daniel
Déja Daniel, class of 2024, is from Atlanta, Georgia. She is studying Criminology and Spanish at Howard University, where she maintained a 4.0 cumulative GPA her freshman year.
Jayden Rush
Jayden Rush, expected class of 2022, is from Charlotte, North Carolina. Jayden is a Strategic, Legal, and Management Communications student at Howard University.
Jaden Petrus
Funded by Organic & Natural Health Fund
Jaden Petrus, expected class of 2023, is from Brooklyn, New York. Jaden is a Nursing student at Howard University. Jaden is a Project Assistant at the Howard University Hospital where she assists with research efforts, administrative tasks, and manages social media accounts.
Troy Wilson
Troy Wilson, expected class of 2023, is from Blakeslee, Pennsylvania. Troy is studying Mass Communications at The Lincoln University of Pennsylvania. Troy has been inducted into the National Society of Leadership and Success and the Horace Mann Bond Honors Program
A’Maiya Allen
A’Maiya Allen, expected class of 2022, is from Bolingbrook, Illinois. A’Maiya is a Public Relations student at Howard University. A’Maiya is the founder of SincerelySinclair.com, a lifestyle and productivity blog for young women, and the owner and founder of Shop Sincerely, Sinclair, an apparel line.
Cheyenne Riley
Funded by Organic & Natural Health Fund
Cheyenne Riley, expected class of 2023, is from Capitol Heights, Maryland. Cheyenne is studying Biology at The Lincoln University of Pennsylvania. Cheyenne has been inducted into the Horace Mann Bond Honors Program and the Rho Psi Chapter of the Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society.
Gabriella Forchion
Funded by Organic & Natural Health Fund
Returning Awardee Gabriella Forchion, expected class of 2021, is from Clayton, New Jersey. Gabriella is studying Biology at Howard University. Gabriella has attended the Research Institute Summer Scholars program at the Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania and has experience as a Patient Care Coordinator at Cornerstone Foot and Ankle.
Serina McMillian
Funded by Organic & Natural Health Fund
Returning Awardee Serina McMillian, expected class of 2023, is from Sacramento, California. Serina is studying Psychology at Howard University. Serina serves as a Teaching Assistant in local preschool classrooms with Ameri-Corps Jumpstart in Washington, D.C. Additionally, she is a Site-Coordinator for Howard University’s Alternative Spring Break and Day of Service.
D’nai Thomas
Returning Awardee D’nai Thomas, expected class of 2022, is from Atlanta, Georgia. D’nai is studying Clinical Laboratory Science at Howard University. D’nai is the Secretary and Graphic Designer of the Clinical Laboratory Science Society and the Director of Student Advocacy for the College of Nursing & Allied Health Sciences (CNAHS) Student Council.
Taylor Owens
Funded by Organic & Natural Health Fund
Taylor Owens, expected class of 2023, is from Baltimore, Maryland. Taylor studies Health Management at Howard University. Within the College of Nursing & Allied Health Sciences (CNAHS), Taylor is the Director of Scholastic Pursuits working to supply scholarships, internship/externship, and research opportunities to students.
Janiya Brooks
Returning Awardee Janiya Brooks, expected class of 2023, is from Capitol Heights, Maryland. Janiya is studying Biology at Howard University. Janiya is a participant in the Mayo Clinic Undergraduate Plummer Scholars Program, for which she is mentored by medical students and collaborates with undergraduate students on scientific projects.
Maya Solomon
Returning Awardee Maya Solomon, expected class of 2023, is from Detroit, Michigan. Maya studies Sociology (Pre-Law) at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. In Detroit, Maya is a Co-Founder of DAYUM, Detroit Area Youth Uniting Michigan, an organization led by marginalized youth working with issues of economic inequality, racism, homophobia, and ageism.
Meiyah Hill
Meiyah Hill, expected class of 2022, is from Cleveland, Ohio. Meiyah studies English (Pre-Law) at Central State University. Meiyah has been inducted into the Sigma Tau Delta International English Honors Society and received Dean’s List recognition.
Nya Morgan
Nya Morgan, expected class of 2024, is from Bowie, Maryland. Nya is an International Studies student at Spelman College. Nya has volunteered with the Social Change Fund and traveled across North Carolina encouraging voter registration and participation.
Eryka Anabell Clarke
Returning Awardee Eryka Anabell, expected class of 2023, is from Queens, New York. Eryka Anabell is an Honors Political Science student at Howard University. She is a Student Assistant in the Office of the New York State Attorney General and has served as a Voting Rights Intern for the Lawyer’s Committee for Civil Rights Under Law.
Scholarship Recipient Biographies 2020-2021
Derrick Webb
2020 Honorable Louis Stokes HBCU Scholarship Recipient
Derrick Webb, expected class of 2023, is originally from Montgomery, Alabama. He is studying Biology (pre-med) track at Dillard University. Derrick serves as an Educational Talent Search Trio Student Tutor at Dillard.
Cameron Kee
Cameron Kee, expected class of 2022, is originally from Lawnside, New Jersey. He is studying Supply Chain Management at Howard University. Cameron has interned for the District Office of House of U.S. Representatives in Cherry Hill, New Jersey and has also served as a Borough Clerk for the Office of the Borough of Lawnside, NJ.
Laten Jordan
Laten Jordan, expected class of 2023, is originally from Columbus, Ohio. He is studying Political Science at Howard University. While maintaining a 4.0 GPA, he is a member of the Howard University Mock Trial Team as well as the Speech and Debate Team.
Kelsey Johnson
Returning awardee Kelsey Johnson, expected class of 2022, is originally from Chandler, Arizona. She is studying Strategic, Legal, and Management Communications at Howard University.
Eryka Anabell Clarke
Eryka Anabell Clarke, expected class of 2023, is originally from Manhattan, New York. Eryka is studying Political Science and Criminology at Howard University. She served as a Legislative Intern for Congresswoman Susan Wild last fall
Maya Solomon
Maya Solomon, expected class of 2023, is originally from Detroit, Michigan. Maya is studying Sociology (pre-law track) at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. While maintaining a 4.0 GPA, Maya is a Presidential Scholar at her school.
Christyn Carr
Returning awardee Christyn Carr, expected class of 2022, is originally from Johns Creek, Georgia. Christyn is studying Nursing with a 4.0 cumulative GPA at North Carolina A&T State University. She is a Registered Certified Nursing Assistant in the state of Georgia.
Jenai Frenette
Returning awardee Jenai Frenette, expected class of 2021, is originally from Waterbury, Connecticut. She is a Nursing major at Howard University. Jenai has extensive volunteer experience with organizations like the Health Service Corp, Make-A-Wish Foundation, American Cancer Society, and Hoops for Life.
Gabriella Forchion
Gabriella Forchion, expected class of 2021, is originally from Clayton, New Jersey. She is studying Biology at Howard University where she maintains a 4.0 GPA. While at Howard, she has become a member of the Freshman Leadership Academy and SisterSister.
Janiya Brooks
Janiya Brooks, expected class of 2023, is originally from Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Janiya is studying Biology at Howard University. Janiya has also been recognized as Prince George’s County Public Schools Scholar of the Week and was captain of her high school’s volleyball team.
Serina McMillian
Serina McMillian, expected class of 2023, is originally from Sacramento, California. She is studying Psychology at Howard University. Serina serves as a teaching assistant at Ameri-Corp Jumpstart in Washington, D.C. .
Khristina Cassanova
Khristina Cassanova, expected class of 2021, is originally from Montclair, New Jersey. She is studying Nutritional Science at Howard University. At Howard, Khristina is very involved as she is a member of the Epsilon Tau Sigma Honor Society and the President of The Ladies of Quad Social Club.
Virgil Parker
Virgil Parker, expected class of 2021, is originally from Rochester, New York. Virgil is studying Journalism at Howard University. Virgil has had several internship positions at Goldman Sachs, the U.S Chamber of Commerce, and the Office of Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer.
D’Nai Thomas
D’Nai Thomas, expected class of 2022, is originally from Miami, Florida. She is studying Clinical Laboratory Science at Howard University. D’Nai is the Co-director of content for The Cocoa Diaries.
Abrianna Canyon
Abrianna Canyon, expected class of 2023, is originally from Los Angeles, California. She is studying Marketing at Howard University, where she currently has a 4.0 GPA. Abrianna has served as an Intern for the American Marketing Association. At Howard, Abrianna is an Intern for the Office of Career Services.
Indigo Passariello
Indigo Passariello, expected class of 2021, is originally from Scarsdale, New York studying Jazz at Howard University. Indigo is an independent guitar instructor and a social media manager. She has also served as a Performing Arts Camp Counselor at Independent Lake Camp.
Brittany Davis
Brittany Davis, expected class of 2021, is originally from Brooklyn, New York. Brittany is studying Acting at Howard University. She has served as a Brand ambassador for Vie Towers and has been a Director of the play, Sing.
Na’Charlesia Floyd
Returning awardee, Na’Charlesia Floyd, expected class of 2022, is originally from Americus, Georgia. Na’Charlesia is studying Biology and Biomedical Engineering at Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Zhane Austin
Returning awardee, Zhane Austin, expected class of 2021, is originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is currently studying Political Science at Hampton University
Zuri Godfrey
Returning awardee Zuri Godfrey, expected class of 2021, is originally from Hampton, Virginia. He is studying Business Management at Howard University.
Lakiyah Durham
Scholarship Recipient Biographies 2019-2020
Amy Challe
Amy Challe, She is pursuing an associate degree at the University of the District of Columbia, an institution dedicated to serving the needs of the community of the District of Columbia, in Early Childhood Education.
Christyn Carr
Christyn Carr, expected class of 2022, is originally from Johns Creek, Georgia. Christyn is a pre-nursing major with a 4.0 cumulative GPA at North Carolina A&T State University, an award-winning faculty, intensive research program, and community-focused university.
Elijah Rutland
Elijah Rutland, expected class of 2021, hometown is Atlanta, Georgia. Elijah is currently a graphic design student in the School of Journalism and Graphic Communications at Florida A&M University, an institution ranked as one of the top colleges and universities for fostering social and economic opportunity.
Jemiah Williams
Jemiah Williams, expected class of 2021, is from Arlington, Texas. Jemiah will graduate from Howard University, a Tier 1 national university by U.S. News & World Report (USNWR). Jemiah is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in strategic management and legal communications.
Jenai Frenette
Returning awardee Jenai Frenette, expected class of 2021, is a nursing major at Howard University, ranked the 89th best university according to U.S. News & World Report. Jenai is originally from Waterbury, Connecticut.
Julia Nichols
Julia Nichols, expected class of 2020, is a computer information systems major at Edward Waters College and has maintained a 4.0 cumulative GPA. Julia is originally from North Little Rock, Arkansas and has already obtained an associate’s degree in business and computer specialist.
Kelsey Johnson
Kelsey Johnson, expected class of 2022, is originally from Chandler, Arizona. She is studying strategic, legal, and management communications at Howard University, a nationally ranked university for programs in social work, business and communication sciences and disorders.
Marvellous Oke
Marvellous Oke, expected class of 2020, is originally from Ogun State, Nigeria. She currently attends Morgan State University, where she is majoring in Psychology (research and medicine track).
Noah Nicholas
Returning awardee Noah Nicholas, expected class of 2020, is from Stone Mountain, Georgia and will graduate from Howard University, a high research activity institution. While at Howard University, Noah is majoring in sports medicine.
Olivia Aiken
Olivia Aiken, expected class of 2020, is majoring in business administration and accounting at Howard University. Olivia has traveled across the country from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida to attend Howard University in Washington, DC.
Summer Williams
Summer Williams, expected class of 2022, is from Columbia, Maryland. Summer is earning a Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering at North Carolina A&T State University, a public, historically black, research university.
Zhane Austin
Zhane Austin, expected class of 2021, is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is currently studying political science at Hampton University, a dynamic, progressive institution of higher education, providing a broad range of technical, liberal arts, and graduate degree programs.
Zuri Godfrey
Returning awardee Zuri Godfrey, expected class of 2021, is originally from Hampton, Virginia. He is studying business management at Howard University, one of the leading universities for STEM-related fields.
Scholarship Recipient Biographies 2018-2019
Amy Challe
Amy Challe, expected class of 2019, immigrated to the United States from Sierra Leone, Africa. She is pursuing an associate degree at the University of the District of Columbia, an institution dedicated to serving the needs of the community of the District of Columbia, in Early Childhood Education.
Bryson Houston
Bryson Houston, expected class of 2021, is from Dallas, Texas. He currently studies Biology at Morehouse College, a private historically black liberal arts college for men, in Atlanta, Georgia. At Morehouse College, he serves as an office assistant in the Office of Health Professionals.
Fenesia Lucky
Fenesia Lucky, expected class of 2021, is from Mobile, Alabama. At the Fort Valley State University, one of the most affordable colleges in the country, she majors in pre-veterinary medicine.
Jenai Frenette
Jenai Frenette, expected class of 2021, is a nursing major at Howard University, ranked the 89th best university according to U.S. News & World Report. Jenai originally from Waterbury, Connecticut.
Kamryn Tillman
Kamryn Tillman, expected class of 2020, is majoring in Chemical Engineering at Howard University, which has one of the top business colleges. Kamryn is originally from Snellville, Georgia.
Kianna Hawkins
Kianna Hawkins, expected class of 2020, is studying supply chain management at Howard University, an institution with 13 schools and colleges. She is is from Houston, Texas.
Kyla Wright
Kyla Wright expected class of 2019, is from Southfield, Michigan. She currently majors in Journalism and minors in Sociology at Hampton University, which is comprised of seven schools.
Nancy Gonzalez
Nancy Gonzalez, expected class of 2020, is from El Salvador. Nancy will graduate from the University of the District of Columbia, one of the only public universities in the U.S. Capitol.
Max Fuentes
Max Fuentes, expected class of 2019, is from El Salvador. Max has already earned an associate’s degree in Liberal Arts and is currently earning his bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of the District of Columbia.
Melody Douglas
Melody Douglas is a senior, expected class of 2019, who is from Des Moines, Iowa. Douglas will graduate from the University of the District of Columbia, where their vision is for all students to achieve their highest levels of human potential, with a bachelor’s degree in special education.
Scholarship Recipient Biographies 2015-2018
Adetomiwa Victor Owoseni
Howard University
B.S. Science, Biology Candidate ’18
“The scholarship I received allowed me to open my eyes to a new world in South Africa–one not too different from my own and facing similar issues that will require the strength of unity to conquer. Thanks to the Williams-Franklin Foundation, I’ve had the opportunity to look for new solutions in a space that might have been inaccessible to me otherwise.”
Amber Quinney
Howard University and Canisius College
Wehle School of Business
B.S. Marketing Candidate ’18
“Receiving the Williams-Franklin Foundation Scholarship meant the world to me. Not only did I get to stay at my dream school Howard University, doing so helped me realize my inner strength and resilience. Through the generous and ongoing love and support of this foundation, I’ve become the first in my family to graduate from a 4 year college. The Williams-Franklin Foundation & family are the epitome of “lifting as you climb.”
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