EDUCATION IS THE MOST POWERFUL WEAPON WHICH YOU CAN USE TO CHANGE THE WORLD. — NELSON “MADIBA” MANDELA
Where are they now?
Amber Quinney - The Scholarship Queen™
If you don’t know Amber’s story, let me give you a brief synopsis. It blew me away. Amber shared her story about how she struggled to find money for school, similar to WFF co-founder LaShelle Williams-Franklin. Having straight A’s in all her classes, Amber asked: “Why and how can this happen to someone with these grades?” The admissions office told her to drop out of school because she did not have the money to finish. It was about this time...
Marvellous Oke - Future Pediatrician Neurologist
The Williams-Franklin Foundation had the pleasure of awarding Marvellous Oke, originally from Nigeria, the WFF 2019 – 2020 scholarship award. Known for her passion for working with children, Ms. Oke has goals of attending medical school to become a pediatrician neurologist and also researching in the neuroscience field.
“Being part of the WFF simply means you receive an additional amount of support that is continually pushing students forward towards reaching a greater height. It is like having a support group that you did not know you need.” — Marvellous Oke.
Noah Nicholas - Future Orthopedic Physician Assistant
So, who is Noah Nicholas? Why Georgia’s own! From Stone Mountain to Washington, D.C., he is a recent 2020 Howard University (HU) graduate, with a Bachelor of Science degree in sports medicine. Noah is also a skilled swimmer and as a HU student, competed on its swim team and served as a lifeguard at the university pool. Noah’s ultimate career plan is to attain a master’s degree to become an orthopedic physician’s assistant.
“The WFF embodies the values that I want to have in the future.” -- Noah Nicholas
Julia Nichols - Future Computer Software Engineer
Her strength and determination emboldened her to keep going, no matter what. She would always tell herself, “Do not wait until tomorrow, do it now, and keep going”. In her search for funds, she applied and received merit scholarships totaling over $18,000. The Williams-Franklin Foundation scholarship accounts for a portion of her scholarship funds. She was hesitant about writing her “true grit” story in the application but the WFF made her feel comfortable enough to open up about her situation, as a testament to her fortitude.
“Do not wait until tomorrow do it now, and keep going” —Julia Nichols
Jemiah Williams - Future Legal Correspondent.
“My experiences at Howard,” she stated in an interview with WFF staff “has been once in a lifetime. It has opened doors and helped me meet and network with many successful Black leaders.” And it is this experience that has informed her decision to become a policy attorney focused on issues impacting under served communities.
“WFF is consistent about the way it treats all awardees. If you need advice, help, networking, etc. WFF helps you through.”
-- Jemiah Williams