Building Opportunity: Scholarship Recipients

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2018-2019 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia manages twelve scholarships and administers the funds for fifteen other scholarships that support Northern Virginia students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees.

“The Rose Koury Scholarship allows me to attend my dream school and continues to allow me to learn from some of the best and most informed teacher education professors in America. Without this scholarship, my education at Miami University (in Oxford, Ohio), would not be possible due to high out-of-state tuition costs. Every day I have the privilege to learn about what I want to do, in my favorite place on earth, and the Rose Koury Scholarship is to thank for that. I am majoring in Early Childhood Education, with hopes to come back to Northern Virginia and begin work as an Elementary School teacher. In that position, I hope to help mold my future students into young leaders, academics, and change-makers.”

$305,074 AMOUNT AWARDED

95 NUMBER OF STUDENTS AWARDED

Alex Thomas Effort Award Supports a Junior or Senior at James Madison High School and member of the Swim and Dive team. The Selection Committee seeks candidates that demonstrate dedication and a positive attitude and who is also a good mentor to younger students. Anna Miller ........................... University of Virginia

Anna M. Davison Scholarship Supports graduating seniors of New Franklin High School in New Franklin, MO, who plan to pursue a degree in nursing. Grace Hundley.............. Central Methodist University

Ashworth Grogan Scholarship* Supports high school seniors residing in Northern Virginia and college students at the Northern Virginia Community College advancing their education through the pursuit of an advanced certification or degree in the fields of education and health. The 2018 Ashworth Grogan Scholarship Committee was convened by the Northern Virginia Community College.

Alexandra Clark ......................................... NVCC Jessica Ferreira ......................................... NVCC

Booz Allen Hamilton Vision Scholarship* Supports five scholarships per year for four years for legal dependents of Booz Allen Hamilton employees. Awards are based on demonstrated superior academic achievement, character, and citizenship activities. Thank you to the Booz Allen Hamilton Vision Scholarship Committee: Carolyn Bowman, Gary Cubbage, Jane Dealy, Irene Dorr, Natalie Lorenz, Vickie Witkin

Shivam Bhatt+ ..............................Harvard College Lauren Bishop+ .......................... Indiana University Nate Buchanan .......................... Haverford College Kathleen Cannon ........................... Duke University Michelle Chen+ ......................... Dartmouth College Joyce Duan+ ................................. Yale University Conrad Gehrki+........ The College of William and Mary Angelica Griggs-Demmin+ ....... Georgetown University Mark Joseph................ Loyola Marymount University Jahnavi Muralidharan+............. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor Hudson Pearce+ ....... United States Air Force Academy Jonas Ravich ................................... Johns Hopkin Megan Rossano+ ........................ Wingate University Tonima Saleh+ ............................... Rice University Divya Shan+ .......................... University of Virginia Shreya Shaw+ ...................The Ohio State University Sarah Strong+ ........................ University of Virginia Jasmine Summers-Evans .............................. UCLA Kevin Zhang+ ......................... Princeton University Lucy Zheng+ ................................ Duke University

Cameron and Virginia Dye Scholarship* Supports graduating seniors from Arlington County Public Schools. Awards are based on community or school activities/service, academic achievement and financial need. Thank you to the Dye Scholarship Committee: Bernice Colyandro, Linda Grove and Sarah Snyder

An-Ya Olson ........................... Princeton Unviersity Essi Wunderman........................Middlebery College

Celebrate Cherie Scholarship Supports a Northern Virginia resident pursuing a postgraduate degree in physical therapy. Katrina Chu.......................... Marymount University

Charles Homer Barton Memorial Scholarship* Supports children of police officers in Fairfax and Loudoun Counties. Five scholarships are awarded each year. Thank you to the Barton Scholarship Committee: Chantel Cochrane, Christopher Edmunds, John Isom, Jim Redfield and Lance Schaible

Samantha Culin................................ Virginia Tech Jessica Cummings................... University of Virginia Catherine Deane ....... Christopher Newport University Joshua Hernandez ............... West Virginia University Shea Mangan ...................................... Ohio State

2018-2019 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Elizabeth Koury Scholarship* Supports a graduating high school senior who lives in Northern Virginia, demonstrates academic excellence, financial need and plans to pursue a career in medicine. Thank you to Elizabeth Koury Scholarship Committee: Darlene Almanza, Lilian deJonge, D. Dennis Faludi and Sam Pappas

Madihah Alam+ ...... Virginia Commonwealth University Emnet Atlabachew+ ............ Johns Hopkins University Jaspreet Kaur........ Virginia Commonwelath University Suferah Khan+ ................... George Mason University Vivek Khatri .......................... University of Virginia James Ma+.......................... Georgetown University Inveer Nijjar+........ The George Washington University Kayla Stannard+ ..................... University of Virginia

John Franklin Hiller Memorial Scholarship Supports seniors at West Springfield High School who have demonstrated interest, skill and promise in the writing of poetry.

Sarah Woodring......... Christopher Newport University

Kathryn Louise Davison Scholarship Supports a graduating senior from Mansfield High School in Mansfield, MA, who plans to major in English/ communications or teaching.

Ntombenhle Ndebele......Bridgewater State University

Kelly Elizabeth Baker Memorial Scholarship Supports a graduating senior from Middleburg Academy and a member of St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church/ Knights of Columbus, Council 8600. Winners are selected based on artistic, scholastic and spiritual development during the student’s senior year.

Benjamin Scott ......................... St. Vincent College

Louise Lightner Jamison Scholarship* Supports high school seniors residing in Prince William County who plan to pursue an undergraduate degree in the field of education. Thank you to the Lightner Jamison Scholarship Committee: Amy Kay and Tanya La Force Emily Johnson .................. George Mason University Grace Nicolai.............. University of Mary Washington

Michell Merhige Scholarship Scholarship supports a graduating senior attending a Fairfax County public school who is succeeding in the face of adversity.

Fariha Rahman............................ Drexel University

Reema J. Samaha Memorial Scholarship Supports graduating seniors from Westfield High School in Chantilly or Herndon High School who will be attending a Virginia state university.

Prishay Johri ............................................. NVCC Iksha Kaur Rohatai .................. University of Virginia Lauren Knabe................... James Madison University Kristine Lowkis .................. George Mason University Linda Lily Mamoud ............................ Virginia Tech Amy Nhumai Tran ................... University of Virginia Diana Witt ....................... James Madison University

Reston Scholarship Fund Supports graduating seniors from South Lakes High School in Reston with demonstrated financial need who will be attending accredited two- or four-year degree programs.

Sofia Abdala+ .................... George Mason University Daniel Ennis+ ..................... University of Minnesota Diseye-Ken Fiobotel .................................... NVCC Alberto Luis Garate Zevallos ......................... NVCC Omer Gorashi+............................................. UVA Sohale Hessavi........................................... NVCC Abdi Hobor ............................................... NVCC Emily Huaroco ........................................... NVCC Carla Jovel ............................................... NVCC Amna Kayani+........Virginia Commonwealth University Dounia Lazreq+...... The George Washington University Alexis Lemus............................................. NVCC Abita Mahadi ............................................. NVCC Ana Martinez+ ....... Virginia Commonwealth University Emmeline Mejia+..................... Bridgewater College Joelle Nkwantchoa Toundji+....... Christopher Newport University Razan Salih+ ................................... Virginia Tech Rabiya Sharieff+....................... New York University Hamdi Feisal Sharif ..................................... NVCC Aditya Sorot+ ........................ University of Virginia Hebron Wakjira.......................................... NVCC Emma Yang+............... George Washington University

Robert Spencer Smith Memorial Scholarship Supports students at Patriot District High School who have Special Needs (as documented in an IEP), and preferably those who are pursuing higher education and a career in technology. Dylan Bradshaw..........................................NVCC

Rose Koury Scholarship* Supports a graduating high school senior who lives in Northern Virginia, demonstrates academic excellence, financial need and plans to pursue a career in education. Thank you to the Rose Koury Scholarship Committee: Patricia Fege, Catherine Godley, Rebecca Michelle and Ali Wells

Anna Adere+ .................................... Virginia Tech Samantha Callejas+.... Christopher Newport University Isabel Craun .............................. Liberty University Janine Lorenzo+ ............... James Madison University Eric Nelson+....................... Coppin State University Pateley Nichols+......................... Westmont College Erin Poplin..................................Miami University Monica Tobaldo+ ....................... Radford University

Vance International, Inc. Scholarship* Supports residents of Northern Virginia pursuing careers in law enforcement or security including the administration of justice. Thank you to the Vance Scholarship Committee: Chantel Cochrane, Christopher Edmunds, John Isom, Jim Redfield and Lance Schaible

James Bocompani...................... Radford University Hyasmine Briones .............. James Madison University

Wilens-Chu Memorial Scholarship Supports residents of the Bradley Farms Community in Oak Hill, VA who demonstrate the spirit of volunteerism and community spirit.

Eoin Mason................................................ NVCC Chiara O’neil.............................. Drexel University Katie Ragone.............. University of Mary Washington

William “Bill” Purdy STEM Scholarship* Awards one scholarship to a current Booz Allen Hamilton employee in good standing exhibiting the firm’s new core values around integrity, service, and ingenuity who are seeking a graduate level degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) related field. Amy Sanker.....................................Utica College

Woody Marshall Memorial Scholarship Supports graduating seniors at Brentsville District High School to continue their education and honor, through poetry, someone who deeply impacted their lives.

Taylor Covington .............................. Virginia Tech

Yuthud Oberdick Scholarship Supports a graduating senior at Chantilly High School who demonstrates enthusiasm for learning, resiliency, integrity and love of social studies.

Joey Imperato ..................... Shenandoah University

*Scholarship processes managed by the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia

William J. Foreman Memorial Scholarship Supports graduating seniors of Fairfax County Public Schools who are unaccompanied (independent of parents or guardians) or homeless.

Jensil Alberto Santos-Guillen ............... Old Dominion University Ikechukwu Ogbonn ................... Columbia University in the City of New York Dinah Tutt ........................... Marymount University +Previous scholarship award winners with renewed support in 2018.