Introducing BRYC's spring scholarship winners!
Fourteen Fellows took home nearly $60K in scholarships dedicated to the pursuit of health, legal, or business careers.
By Elin Hawkinson
Health Fellows Scholarship
The Baton Rouge Clinic (BRC) awarded $50,000 in scholarships to 10 BRYC Fellows pursuing healthcare-focused degrees. In its third year, the Health Fellows Scholarship program aims to expand medical career opportunities for diverse young people. The recipients were honored at a reception on May 4, 2023.
A panel of representative and BRC and BlueCross and BlueShield of Louisiana joined BRYC board members, alumni and employees to review 31 applications, consisting of an essay and supporting materials demonstrating career aspirations. The committee selected the following high school seniors, college students and graduates:
- Alexis Rogers, Liberty Magnet High School
- Asiah Thomas, McKinley Senior High School
- Kaydence Bradford, Liberty Magnet High School
- Mia Peters, McKinley Senior High School
- Nyla Ceaser, Liberty Magnet High School
- Jasmine Terrell, Howard University (Zachary High School, 2020)
- Nadia Ceaser, Xavier University of Louisiana (Liberty Magnet High School, 2021 )
- Tyron Lucas, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Zachary High School, 2020)
- Myia Hutcherson, Louisiana State University (Scotlandville Magnet High School, 2019)
- Tiffany Dang, Louisiana State University (McKinley Senior High School, 2019)
Jones Walker Pre-Law Scholarship
Jones Walker LLP awarded $7,500 in scholarships to three BRYC Fellows pursuing law-focused degrees. In its second year sponsoring the scholarship, Jones Walker added a third award for underrepresented students preparing to enter legal professions. The recipients were honored at a reception on May 15, 2023. Congratulations to:
- Devin Scott, Louisiana State University (Madison Preparatory Academy, 2019)
- Dalyn Smith, University of Southern California (McKinley Senior High School, 2019)
- Stephanie Howard, Howard University (East Feliciana High School, 2019)
Currently, only 5% of America’s legal professionals identify as Black, and 92% of the civil legal problems lower-income citizens face do not get enough – or any – legal help. Lack of diversity means the justice system does more to mirror disparities than combat them. Increasing representation among Black and Brown individuals in law-related professions is the solution, resulting in greater empathy and support for people in need.
Tammie Phillips Excellence in Business Scholarship
Presented by Christy Solar & Benchmark Mortgage in partnership with Goodwood Realty and the Live Rouge Foundation, the Tammie Phillips scholarship recognizes a BRYC Senior Fellow planning to pursue a career in business, finance, or entrepreneurship.
The inaugural winner is Melody Moncriffe (McKinley Senior High School, 2023), who plans to enter Xavier University this fall and pursue business ownership.
Congratulations to all the 2023 scholarship recipients!
