Our Scholars
"Take pride in how far you've come and have faith in how far you can go."
Michael Josephson
2024 Recipients
Chasity Cloud
SCHOOL: Oglethorpe University
MAJOR: Biology
WORDS of WISDOM:
"There's so much power in letting go and flowing with the river. Roll with the river and don't fight with the rocks."
-Lauren London
Kaleb Johnson
SCHOOL: Morehouse
MAJOR: Kinesiology
WORDS of WISDOM:
"In order to grow, you must become comfortable with being uncomfortable."
-Kaleb Johnson
Kaci McAlister
SCHOOL: UC Merced
MAJOR: Computer Engineering
WORDS of WISDOM:
"The days are long, and the years are short...make the most of everything."
- Unknown
2023 Recipients
Charity Cloud
SCHOOL: Oglethorpe University
MAJOR: Business Administration
MINOR: Nonprofit Management
WORDS of WISDOM:
"Remember to keep moving forward, and that it is not about the destination, but rather the journey to get there."
-Charity Cloud
Maria Sneed
SCHOOL: Howard University
MAJOR: Biology Pre-Med
WORDS of WISDOM:
"When you have a dream, you've got to grab it and never let go."
-Carol Burnett
Royce Haddock
SCHOOL: Loyola Marymount University
MAJOR: Film & Television Production
WORDS of WISDOM:
"There is no barrier to success which diligence and perseverance cannot hurdle."
-Oscar Micheaux, The First Black Filmmaker
Regina King
PROGRAM: Duke Health ACPE, Clinical Pastoral Education
POSITION: Chaplain Resident II
WORDS of WISDOM:
"Believe in Your Magic!"
-Unknown
2022 Recipients
David Adam Tucker
SCHOOL: Cal State University Northridge
MAJOR: Sociology
WORDS of WISDOM:
"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams!
Live the life you've imagined."
- Henry David Thoreau
Jacob Scranton
SCHOOL: Oregon State University
MAJOR: Architectural engineering
WORDS of WISDOM:
"Never be afraid to show people how smart you are."
- His Parents
Ty McAlister
SCHOOL: Hampton University
MAJOR: Audio Production
WORDS of WISDOM:
"Before you can see an immense outcome, you must create a limitless drive."
-Ty McAlister
Tyson Haddock
SCHOOL: San Francisco State University
MAJOR: Broadcasting Electronic Communications Arts
WORDS of WISDOM:
"I consider myself a crayon. I may not be your favorite color, but one day you'll need me to complete your picture."
-Lauryn Hill