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Celebrating the 2024 Scholarship Recipients

We are thrilled to announce and congratulate our 2024 scholarship recipients. These exceptional students have demonstrated remarkable academic achievement, leadership, and a commitment to their communities. From future educators to budding international relations experts, writers, scientists, and community leaders, each recipient embodies the values and aspirations our scholarships seek to support.  

By addressing financial needs and rewarding excellence, these scholarships not only alleviate the financial burden of education but also inspire students to make a positive impact in their communities. This support helps build the next generation of leaders, ensuring a brighter future for students and the broader community. 

Their hard work and dedication have earned them this well-deserved recognition, and we are excited to see the positive impact they will undoubtedly make in their future endeavors. Join us in celebrating their achievements and wishing them continued success on their educational journeys. 

2024 William Bryant Edwards and Lucy Teague Evans Memorial Scholarship 

Zaynab Abdusamad 

  • Eastern Guilford High School 
  • Awarded $1,000 
  • Planning to attend UNC Charlotte
  • Pursuing a degree in Chemistry

2024 George Simpkins, Jr. Scholarship 

Barbara Martinez Rodriguez 

  • Dudley High School 
  • Awarded $1,500 
  • Planning to attend Guilford College 
  • Pursuing Business Administration 

Damontae Brown 

  • Page High School 
  • Awarded $1,500 
  • Planning to attend Guilford College 
  • Pursuing Sports Management 

Jaquele Lane 

  • Grimsley High School 
  • Awarded $1,500 
  • Planning to attend NC A&T University 
  • Pursuing Kinesiology 

Latrell Marquis Wilson 

  • Dudley High School 
  • Awarded $1,500 
  • Planning to attend Shaw University 
  • Pursuing Computer Science 

 

2024 Herman and Earline Herbin Scholarship 

Joshua Allen 

  • Northwest Guilford High School 
  • Awarded $1,750 
  • Planning to attend Appalachian State University 
  • Pursuing Criminal Justice 

2024 York David Anthony Scholarship and Thomas and Bettie O’Brian Memorial Scholarship 

Leon Aaron 

  • Northwest High School 
  • Awarded $2,500 (renewable) 
  • Planning to attend UNC Chapel Hill 
  • Pursuing Engineering 

 

2024 John Carlton Myatt Creative Writing Scholarship 

Olivia Johnson 

  • James B. Dudley High School 
  • Awarded $3,000 
  • Planning to attend NC A&T University 
  • Pursuing Communications and Law School 

 

2024 Jason Christopher James Memorial Scholarship 

Caroline Church 

  • Southwest Guilford High School 
  • Awarded $7,500 
  • Planning to attend UNC Chapel Hill 
  • Pursuing a career in politics or internal affairs 

 

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