Our Scholars
"Take pride in how far you've come and have faith in how far you can go."
Michael Josephson
2026 Recipients
Amari Barnes
SCHOOL:
Columbus State University
MAJOR: Nursing
WORDS of WISDOM:
"Never let hard seasons convince you that your dreams are too big."
- Amari Barnes
Ian S Sidney
SCHOOL:
Kennesaw State University
MAJOR: Computer Science
WORDS of WISDOM:
"It doesn't matter how many times you fall, what matters is that you keep getting back up and trying."
- Ian Sidney
Joshua Devante Daye
SCHOOL:
Gwinnett Technical College
MAJOR: HVAC
WORDS of WISDOM:
"Life is about perspective, even when you feel you've done your worst, remember someone is watching, because to them you are the best at what you do."
- Joshua Daye
Kyla Michelle West
SCHOOL:
Georgia Southern University
MAJOR: Political Science
WORDS of WISDOM:
"Keep going - the life you want is built one decision at a time." - Kyla West
Xavier Allen
ASSOCIATION:
Positive Athlete Foundation Partnership
“Xavier embodies the leadership every school strives to build, Beyond sports, he constantly invests in his peers, school, and community with humility, discipline, and purpose.”
All while maintaining a 4.5 GPA
Yennelle Gordon
SCHOOL:
Shenandoah University
MAJOR: BFA Musical Theatre
MINOR: Communications
WORDS of WISDOM:
"Don't give up! "Tough times don't last, tough people do."
- Robert Schuller
Royce Haddock
SCHOOL:
Loyola Marymount University
Junior Thesis Short Film Project
Director and writer of "Incoherent", a student-made, self-funded short film created at Loyola Marymount University’s School of Film and Television.
Coming Summer 2027
2025 Recipients
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
Mia Olivia Chiles
SCHOOL: Lanier Technical College
MAJOR: Horticulture
WORDS of WISDOM:
"Healing is not about going back to how things were. It's about becoming who you were meant to be." - Unknown
Saul Burns
SCHOOL: Texas Southern University
MAJOR: Aviation
WORDS of WISDOM:
"We will fail when we fail to try" - Rosa Parks
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
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
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
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