Project ASCEND Scholarship Awardees
“It felt amazing to win this scholarship because financial aid does not cover the cost of my education so Project ASCEND is helping!”-Angel Tillery
“Winning this scholarship was a surprise to me, I didn’t think that the work I did would result in rewards. I just did what I thought was right.”-Victoria Pagan
“This scholarship will help me tremendously, not only financially, but also in increasing awareness of the disability community’s needs, because it gives me a platform to speak with those in Congress who can enact change.”
Alexandra Kilgore
“As God blessed me with funds to further my education. My goal is to be a blessing to others with my education particularly children particularly children.”-Gelena Alexander
“This scholarship is giving me a chance to pursue a career that I am passionate about and allowing me the opportunity to go to college.
Finances have always been difficulty because I come from a single parent home. This scholarship is helping me go to college with no little to no debt!”.
Heather Alba
“[I’m] is thrilled to receive the Project ASCEND Scholarship and will use it in his future career as a screenwriter to help create an electronic archive for people of color with disabilities to tell their stories through art, poetry, narratives, and interviews to highlight visibility in underrepresented communities.”
D’Arcee Chargington Neal
“Receiving this scholarship will ease some of their burden, making it easier for them to manage my physical needs. It will also allow me to focus more on schooling.”
Benard Bampoh