EJI has announced 19 winners of the Montgomery Public Schools Legacy Scholarship. The scholarship, which awards $10,000 to each recipient, is awarded to two graduating seniors from each of nine different Montgomery public high schools. This year’s winners were selected by their schools based on their display of values such as resilience, leadership, and hope. One school opted to divide its scholarship allotment among three students instead of two, bringing the total number to 19.
The Legacy Scholarship program grew out of a new collaboration between EJI and the Montgomery Public Schools following meetings between new superintendent Dr. Melvin Brown and EJI leadership. Family, teachers, and counselors gathered to celebrate the new Legacy Scholars at EJI’s Legacy Hall after students were selected.
“We are incredibly excited to support these extraordinary young people who have distinguished themselves at their schools. Area students need to be supported, encouraged, and affirmed when they work hard and strive to achieve greatness as these beautiful high school students have done. We look forward to naming many more scholars in the coming years,” said EJI director Bryan Stevenson.
The 19 winners of the Montgomery Public Schools Legacy Scholarship are:
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Marti Baine – Booker T Washington Magnet High School
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Paris Banks – Sidney Lanier High School
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Samantha Buhanan – Park Crossing High School
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Darryl Dees – Robert E. Lee High School
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Ken’Tavis Delbridge – Jefferson Davis High School
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Elizabeth Diaz – Robert E. Lee High School
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Shalaiah Lee – Jefferson Davis High School
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Joshua Maye – George Washington Carver High School
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Molly Mitchell – Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School
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Mekaiyah Portis – McIntyre Comprehensive Academy
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Eris Robinson – Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School
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Jamerio Robinson – George Washington Carver High School
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Alberta Shuford – Booker T Washington Magnet High School
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Andrea Smith – Sidney Lanier High School
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Bradyn Stallworth – Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School
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Landon Townsend – Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School
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Tiana Vanburen – Park Crossing High School
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Shakela Walton – McIntyre Comprehensive Academy
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Alniajai Whatley – McIntyre Comprehensive Academy
The scholarship was created to support students who have overcome obstacles and who have demonstrated a commitment to their communities. This is the first year of the MPS Legacy Scholarship, and EJI plans on doubling the number of recipients next year.
EJI congratulates all of the winners and wishes them the best of luck as they pursue their dreams.