The Community Scholarship Program aims to offset higher education costs for college-bound seniors. This past year, the program awarded 32 scholarships totaling $160,000.
100% of the scholarship recipients are now starting their postsecondary journeys, attending prestigious institutions such as Howard University, Delaware State, North Carolina A&T, Johns Hopkins, Temple, and the University of Pennsylvania. These scholars are pursuing diverse fields, including business, pre-veterinary science, nursing, law, engineering, and health sciences. The scholarships have empowered these students to reach their educational and professional goals, ensuring a promising future as they contribute to their communities and beyond.
Christian Ricks ‘22-’23 (American Association of Blacks in Energy Scholarship $2000) exemplifies the transformative impact of the Urban League's Community Scholarship Program. As a recipient, Christian pursued his passion for engineering, leading to significant achievements in both academia and professional development.
Currently, Christian is an Electrical and Electronics Engineering student at Drexel University, where he has distinguished himself through various internships and roles. Notably, he serves as a Department of Defense Civilian Engineer at the C5ISR Center’s Power Experimentation Lab in Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, under the SMART Scholarship program.
His professional journey includes internships with the Naval Surface Warfare Center, where he contributed to the Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical Department and the Integrated Bridge Navigation System Testing team. These experiences have honed his skills in problem-solving, leadership, and technical proficiency.
Christian's story underscores the effectiveness of the Urban League's scholarship initiatives in fostering academic excellence and providing pathways to impactful careers. His dedication and success serve as an inspiration to future scholars aiming to make meaningful contributions in their fields.
Considering the increasing need and to deepen the impact of our program, we are now endeavoring to provide (at minimum) $5,000 per scholar. Providing a $5,000 scholarship to qualifying students can make a significant difference in their educational journey. It shows a strong commitment to supporting students in need and can help alleviate some of the financial burdens they face.
Your contribution would have a direct and immediate effect, allowing us to increase the size of the scholarships awarded each year. With your partnership, we can make college and/or post-secondary education accessible.
