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2025

Chaya Stanislaus-Ramsey
WAW Scholarship Award, 2025

Howard University
BSc Biology and Psychology
Academic Spotlights/Affiliations:
Artisha Jordan Fellow, Dean’s List ’22, ’23, ’24,
Co-Director Howard University Alternative Spring Break Steering Committee, Day of Service Lead/ Initiative Coordinator,
International Student Mentor Howard University International Pals, Senior Member Tropical Riddimz, Howard University Miss Caribbean Student Association, Howard University’s 81st Caribbean Student President, Mentor Youth Justice Advocate, two year volunteer Ordinarie Heroes DC, Resident Assistant Howard University, Co-Founder HU Thrive, Research Assistant Microbiology Howard University College of Medicine, HBCU Possibilities Program Finalist, Public Health
Informatics Intern Howard University College of Pharmacy, Campus Ambassador Howard University Small Business Development
Center, Chemistry Lab Assistant Howard University, Bunche Brigade Ambassador, Public Health Intern Zane Networks, Assistant
Coordinator Public Health Informatics and Technology for DC Workforce Development Program.

Naija Lynes
WAW Scholarship Award, 2025

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Health Science-Pre-Physical Therapy Major
Academic Spotlights/Affiliations:
Public Relations Chair for FAMU NSBWM, Inc. (2023-2025)
Historian and Community Service Chair for FAMU Pre-Physician Assistant Society (2022-2025)
Good Molecules Campus Ambassador (Fall 2024 Semester)
UNCF Proctor & Gamble HBCYOU Scholarship Recipient
Bright Futures Scholarship Recipient
Williams-Franklin Foundation Scholarship Recipient
Marcus Lamar Grant Legacy Foundation Scholarship
Macy’s Mission Every One Scholarship
Dean’s List Recipient (Consistent Presence)

Ahmad Dove
WAW Scholarship Award, 2024

Howard University
B.S., Accounting with a Minor in Entrepreneurship, 2024
Academic Spotlights/Affiliations:
Dean’s list Scholar
NCAA Division 1 Athletic Swimmer
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholar
The Nike Prize Recipient—Executive
Leadership Council (ELC)
An Honors Scholar in the School of Business Executive Leadership Honors Program
National Society of Leadership and Success,
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
The “National Association of Black Accountants”
The HU Real Estate Club

Shania Mendez
WAW Scholarship Award, 2024

Howard University
BBA in Computer Informations Systems with a Minor in Finance, 2024
Academic Spotlights/Affiliations:
Beta Gamma Sigma Honors Society
HU E-Sports Association (Treasurer) 
Dean’s List 2020–2023
Summit Partners 2021 Investing Case Competition—1st Place Winner
School of Business Executive Leadership Program

2023

Sherrod Best
WAW Scholarship Award, 2023

Howard University
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, 2023
Academic Spotlights/Affiliations:
Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honors Society

Noel Michelle Hall
WAW Scholarship Award, 2023

Medgar Evers College, The City University of New York
B.S., Biology, 2023
Academic Spotlights/Affiliations:
Sigma Alpha Pi (National Society of Leadership and Success)
ASAP, Member

Mia Harrison
WAW Scholarship Award, 2023

Delaware State University
B.S., Nursing, 2023
Academic Spotlights/Affiliations:
Nursing Christian Fellowship
Companion Champions, Member

2022

Alexis Carlon
WAW Scholarship Award, 2022

Morgan State University
B.S., Psychology, 2022
Academic Spotlights/Affiliations:
Dean’s List, College of Liberal Arts.
Mae P. Claytor/Martin D. Jenkins Behavioral Science Research Conference Presenter Award, Recipient.
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People – MSU Chapter, Education Chair, Press and Publicity Chair, Miss NAACP.
Office of Student Life and Development Star Awards: Blue Ribbon Award, Recipient.                      

Deante Malique Taylor
WAW Scholarship Award, 2022

Howard University
B.S., Computer Science, 2022
Academic Spotlights/Affiliations:
Dean’s List.
Association of Computing Machinery, Member.
Howard University Esports Association, Founder.
Microsoft, Coding Tutor (K-12 students).
National Society of Black Engineers, Member.