
Current Scholars

Lasauni Scott
Port Antonio High

Charmaine Lindsay
Claflin University and Ohio State University

Shawantae Ramnaught
Alabama State University

Atassia Tyrell
Talladega College

Ghasilia Stewart
Alabama State University

Hojahnea Hodges
Bluefield State University

Kimone Orr
Talladega College
Hello, my name is Kim one Orr. I'm a graduate of Titchfield High School and a current student at Talladega College. I am majoring in the field of Computer Science, and I wish to pursue a career as a software engineer.

Shantel Thomas
Benedict College
My name is Shantel Thomas, a 2023 graduate of Benedict College with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. I am currently working as a Software Quality Engineer (QE) at a tech company in Silicon Valley, where I contribute to delivering high-quality software solutions.

Ghasilia Stewart
Alabama State University
Hi! My name is Ghasilia Stewart and I am a sophomore at Alabama State University. I'm currently majoring in Biomedical Engineering and I'm actively involved in a number of organizations including the W.E.B DuBois Honors Program, National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), Forensic Science Club and the International Student Association (ISA). I'm also a 1x Dean's List Student. In the future I aspire to be a biomedical engineer.

Crystal McIntosh
Benedict College
My name is Crystal McIntosh, an aspiring software engineer currently completing my Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering at Benedict College, aiming to complete in November 2024.
My professional experience includes three successful internships at Salesforce, working with the Slack team, where I contributed to workflow redesigns and developed a Workflow Insertion Tool. I'm excited to be starting my full-time position as a Software Engineer at Slack in January 2025. As a technically skilled developer, I work with JavaScript, TypeScript, C++, Python, React.js, and Next.js, having built projects like an Uber Clone and a Car Showcase. As a first-generation college student and single mother, I've learned to balance my academic pursuits with leadership roles, serving as President of the Robotics Club and Leader of the Google Developers Student Club. I'm deeply committed to community service, participating in relief efforts, nursing home visitations and youth mentorship through programs like Passport to College. My journey has shaped my long-term goal of not only growing as a software engineer but also creating pathways for other women, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds, to thrive in the tech industry.

Lasauni Scott
Langston University

Antoine Edwards`
Alabama State University

2021 Scholars

TAJAY JACKSON
Benedict College
I am a young, vibrant individual who strives to be my best self. I am hardworking and try my best to excel in every activity that I do. I enjoy volunteering and nature.Greeting everyone I am an international student at Benedict college majoring in computer science. I am highly motivated and centered around being successful in the world of technology.

PATRICE
STERLING
Bluefield State University
I am a young, vibrant individual who strives to be my best self. I am hardworking and try my best to excel in every activity that I do. I enjoy volunteering and nature.Greeting everyone I am an international student at Benedict college majoring in computer science. I am highly motivated and centered around being successful in the world of technology.

KASIE STEWART
Benedict College
Kasie is a Computer Science major at Benedict College

KADIAN MORRISON
Benedict College
Hi, I am a Biology major (Premed Concentration) at Benedict College who hails from the parish of Portland, Jamaica. My interest is to conduct ground breaking research in Cancer Biology (leukemia) that will eventually change and save lives.

SHANNA-KAY
PANTON
Benedict College
I am self motivated, hardworking undergraduate biology major, who hope to explore career in the biomedical research field.

DEANJAY
KNIGHT
Benedict College
Deanjay is a Biology major at Benedict College

NICHOLI
HARRIS
Xavier University of Louisiana
Nicholi is a Computer Science major at Xavier University of Louisiana

2020 Scholars

AMOYA DIXON
Benedict College
Amoya is an Environmental Health Science major at Benedict College

DANDRA
LINTON
Benedict College
DAndra is an Environmental Health Science major at Benedict College