Isabella Green
Isabella Green is the daughter of Denyl Joy Green. She is a graduating senior at Southridge High School. Isabella is receiving a Portland (OR) Chapter Arts Scholarship. Isabella will attend the University of San Diego and major in Political Science with a concentration in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics.
Aleeyah Coleman
Aleeyah Coleman is the daughter of Stephanie Hart-Coleman and Robert Coleman. She is a graduating senior at Central Catholic High School. Aleeyah is receiving a Portland (OR) Chapter Academic Scholarship. Aleeyah will attend the University of Southern California and major in Biology (Pre-Med).
Naomi Jackson
Naomi Jackson is the daughter of Jerry and Alisha Jackson. She is a graduating senior at Seton Catholic High School. Naomi is receiving a Portland (OR) Chapter Academic Scholarship. Naomi will attend North Carolina A&T State University and major in Biology (Pre-Med).
D’Angelo Strong
D’Angelo Strong is the son of Marie and Alexander Wills. He is a graduating senior at Roosevelt High School. D’Angelo is receiving a Portland (OR) Chapter Academic Scholarship. D’Angelo will attend the University of Minnesota Twin Cities Honors College and double major in Marketing and Political Science and minor in Public Policy.
Eesa Taylor
Eesa Taylor is the son of Cedrick and Florigen Taylor. He is a graduating senior at Ida B. Wells High School. Eesa is receiving a Portland (OR) Chapter Academic Scholarship. Eesa will attend Princeton University and major in Public and International Affairs and minor in Environmental Studies.
Eva Walls
Eva Walls is the daughter of Jane Zunkel and Greg Walls. She is a graduating senior at Central Catholic High School. Eva is receiving a Portland (OR) Chapter Academic Scholarship. Eva will attend the University of Oregon Clark Honors College and major in Global Studies.
Lydia R. Roy Memorial Scholarship
Lydia R. Roy was a Teachers’ Assistant at Humboldt Elementary and a Title I Reading Specialist at Boise-Eliot Elementary School in Portland. Lydia was passionate about teaching students how to read. Before Lydia changed her major to education, she was an art major. For this reason, some years her scholarship is awarded to a student under the Arts rather than the Academic category. Lydia retired from Portland Public Schools after 27 years of service.
Danielle Shelton
Danielle Shelton is the daughter of Jonicia Shelton and Drake Shelton. She is a graduating senior at Parkrose High School. Danielle is receiving the Lydia R. Roy Memorial Scholarship. Danielle will attend Morgan State University and major in Interior Design.
Barbara J. Leonard Memorial Scholarship (Funded by Family & Friends)
Lydia R. Roy was a Teachers’ Assistant at Humboldt Elementary and a Title I Reading Specialist at Boise-Eliot Elementary School in Portland. Lydia was passionate about teaching students how to read. Before Lydia changed her major to education, she was an art major. For this reason, some years her scholarship is awarded to a student under the Arts rather than the Academic category. Lydia retired from Portland Public Schools after 27 years of service.
Sitra Amin
Sitra Amin is the daughter of Jana Abas and Gamada Abuna. She is a graduating senior at Centennial High School. Sitra is receiving the Barbara J. Leonard Memorial Scholarship (Funded by Family & Friends). She will attend the University of Oregon and major in Accounting.
Kenneth & Harriet Adair Scholarship
Harriet and her late husband, Ken both were educators in Portland Public Schools and Portland Community College. Ken served as a PCC College Counselor and Harriet was a Principal, Director of Student Achievement, and Deputy Superintendent of Portland Public Schools. Recently, Portland Public Schools, named the Black Excellence Education Center in Harriet’s honor.
Otniel Kuete Fouetio
Otniel Kuete Fouetio is the son of Blazie-Alexis Kengne Fouetio and Adel Makuete Florance. He is a graduating senior at International School of Beaverton. Otniel is receiving the Kenneth & Harriet Adair Scholarship. He will attend the University of Oregon and major in Finance.
Barbara J. Leonard Memorial Scholarship, Funded by Unitus Community Credit Union
The Barbara Leonard Memorial Scholarship, funded by Unitus Community Credit Union, honors the lifelong service and generosity of Barbara Leonard, a former Unitus Board Member and Chair whose work with The Portland (OR) Chapter of The Links and White Rose Educational Fund and commitment to educational opportunity left a lasting mark. This $2,500 scholarship supports one outstanding student who has demonstrated strong academic performance, high achievement, and meaningful leadership, reflecting Barbara’s legacy of giving and her belief in empowering future generations through access to education. In addition to the scholarship, Unitus’ contribution includes a $500 donation to the historical Barbara Leonard Memorial Scholarship fund.
Mekhi Gardner
Mekhi Gardner is the son of Zalika Gardner and Perry Gardner. He is a graduating senior at De La Salle North High School. Mekhi is receiving the Barbara J. Leonard Memorial Scholarship, Funded by Unitus Community Credit Union. Mekhi will attend Yale University and double major in English and Biology.
White Rose Educational Fund, Inc. Scholarship
The White Rose Educational Fund Scholarship is funded by the White Rose Educational Fund, Incorporated’s Board. It is not a scholarship that is awarded each year.
Meesha St. John
Meesha St. John’s guardians are her sisters, Mariah St. John and Alysia Mapes. She is a graduating senior at Clackamas High School. Meesha is receiving the White Rose Educational Fund, Inc. Scholarship. Meesha will attend the University of Southern California and major in History / Legal Studies.