AROSE Scholars Program is our signature scholarship and student success program for Black and Brown high school graduates in Illinois and Michigan. It was created to support promising students transitioning and persisting through post-secondary education. AROSE Scholars become part of a community of like-minded, resilient students committed to continuing their education and becoming the next generation of leaders. $181,500 in scholarships have been awarded to 34 scholars since 2019.
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AROSE Scholars are supported through their educational journey by Black and Brown millennials who often come from similar communities. Scholars are paired with dedicated success coaches who support them in navigating through their real-time school experiences and achieving their academic goals.
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Scholars are awarded a two-year renewable scholarship, essential items, and financial support for books and fees per academic year.
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Scholars can access mentorship and personal/leadership development training to equip them with success fundamentals from a network of diverse professionals.
AROSE Scholars Eligibility Requirements
until March 31, 2025
2024 COHORT
A'Nijah Edwards
Flint, MI
Christian Miller
Chicago, IL
Kamari Johnson
Chicago, IL
Myles Brown
Chicago, IL
Preston Bryant
Chicago, IL
Samara Hernandez
Detroit, MI
Past Cohorts
Ahmeena Young
Chicago, IL
Spelman College
Sports Therapy
Christian Richards
Chicago, IL
Northern Illinois University
Biology
Joshua Spicer
Chicago, IL
North Carolina A&T
Mechanical Engineering
Mia Madrigal
Chicago, IL
Boston University
Biology
Kameron Motley
Flint, MI
Morehouse College
Sociology/Business Administration
2023
Ajibola Junaid
Chicago, IL
University of Michigan
Biology/Pre-Med
Kazi Stanton-Thomas
Chicago, IL
Connecticut College
Psychology & Gender Studies
Samantha Parra
Chicago, IL
University of Illinois - Chicago
Criminology
TK Thomas
Flint, MI
Morehouse College
Business
Waymond Beavers
Flint, MI
Central Michigan University
Environmental Health & Safety
2022
Amiya Davis
Chicago, IL
Spelman College
Political Science
Angela Jones-Gaines
Chicago, IL
Illinois State University
Marketing & Fashion Merchandising
Britney Kelly
Chicago, IL
Florida A&M University
Pre-Nursing
Caran McIntosh
Flint, MI
Howard University
Mechanical Engineering
Hailee Clack
Flint, MI
Hampton University
Political Science
Latisha Jones
Flint, MI
Spelman College
International Business
R'riyon Draine
Chicago, IL
Cornell University
Government
2021
Brinaisha Potts
Chicago, IL
Northern Illinois University
Pre-Med
Chloe Juarez
Chicago, IL
University of Illinois - Chicago
Psychology
Courtney Morris
Chicago, IL
Langston University
Public Health Science
Katia Moore
Flint, MI
Central State University
Criminal Justice
Keturah Funches
Chicago, IL
Lake Land College
Communications
Sakiyah Hale
Flint, MI
University of Michigan
Marine Biology
Skye Watts
Chicago, IL
Spelman College
Psychology
Sunai Jenkins
Flint, MI
Mott Community College
Elementary Education
Taron Dabney Jr.
Chicago, IL
University of Indianapolis
Mechanical Engineering
2020
Demarrio Miles Jr.
Flint, MI
Saginaw Valley State University
Biology
Sarai Funches
Chicago, IL
Eastern Illinois University
Pre-Physical Therapy
2019
