2019 - Aliah Blythe

Neumann University

Aliah is a bright, assertive, and confident student who graduated with honors from high school.  She is committed to a career in the healthcare industry and will be studying nursing at Neumann.  Aliah has excelled in cultivating robust relationships with her teachers and classmates during her time in high school.  She truly embodies the “everything is possible” attitude.

2018 - Suleiny Cordera

Bryn Mawr College

Suleiny challenged herself academically by taking advanced courses while at Bodine High School. She also was a student leader for Bodine’s community service initiatives. Not only is Suleiny the first in her family to go to college, she’s attending one of the best liberal arts institutions in the country. She hopes to be a social worker, a pay-it-forward profession.

2017 - Nytia Mickens

East Stroudsburg University

Nytia was a standout student at Paul Robeson High School. She consistently demonstrated a “whatever it takes” approach to academic achievement in the face of many demands    and challenges. The $7,000 scholarship she received from The Echewa Fund enabled her    to attend a four-year university versus community college.

2016 - TaMyra Starks

West Chester University

TaMyra demonstrated both seriousness of purpose and clear focus on her path to college from Prep Charter High School. She worked many hours after school to provide financial support for her family. Yet, she was unrelenting in her pursuit of the mentoring and academic and personal support necessary to ensure college admission.

2015 - Ebony Brown

Bloomsburg University

While attending Parkway Center City High School, Ebony was determined to do well in her classes. She committed herself to weekly tutoring sessions and worked hard in after school classes, always keeping her eyes on her goal of earning a college degree. She eagerly took advantage of good opportunities to learn and grow. Ebony graduated from Bloomsburg University in 2019 with a Criminal Justice degree.

2014 - Jade Martin-Parker 

Bloomsburg University

Jade is a graduate of Martin Luther King High School. Though initially a quiet freshman, she blossomed into a strong and confident young woman active at King and in her community. She worked with her block captain and neighbors to uplift life on their block. Jade was an honor roll student who took academics seriously, which led to her graduating in the top of her class at King.

2013 - Lenielle Martin

Kutztown University

Lenielle demonstrated dedication and ability on the path to college success. She finished John Bartram High School with a GPA of nearly 3.8, thriving in the school's ROTC program and on the cheerleading team. Despite navigating significant challenges throughout high school, Lenielle never let adversity overtake her.  Her inspiring story is featured in the below video.  Lenielle graduated in 2018 with a Criminal Justice degree.    

2012 - Rhyen Dolby

West Chester University

Rhyen graduated from Northeast High School, where she was committed to succeeding academically while managing the additional responsibilities of a research internship and part-time job. She is a great advocate for her own needs. To improve her grades, writing and public speaking skills, Rhyen sought various academic support and enrichment experiences through Philadelphia Futures. 

2011 - Adrienne Jackson

Millersville University

Adrienne demonstrated great potential and responsibility as a student at Communications Technology High School. Her willingness to seek help and extra resources rather than giving up served her well. Adrienne pursued tutoring sessions and spent many hours at home working to push her SAT scores up. This led to a 180 point improvement in the exam and helped her gain admission to Millersville.