Current Scholarship Recipients
We are bursting with pride to share the names of this year’s scholarship recipients. We have no doubt they will go on to do great things!
RON HERNDON SCHOLARSHIP
Ruta Gebremariam attends Benson Polytechnic H.S. and holds a GPA of 3.78. She is passionate about becoming a Pediatric Nurse. Her activities include Varsity Softball, J.V. Basketball, creating Hidri, an Eritean youth group, volunteering, dancing, singing, and spending time with her family.
Hamza Jama is a studetn at Roosevelt H.S. and holds a GPA of 3.35. His interests include mathematics, physics, reading, soccer, and helping others. Hamza will be attending Portland State University for pre-medical studies, as he plans to be a doctor someday.
Kevin Jones attends De La Salle North Catholic H.S. and holds a GPA of 3.45. He is a member of the National Honor Society and an active volunteer in his community. He plans to pursue an education and career in Engineering.
Zarinah Mustafa will be graduating from De La Salle North Catholic H.S. with a 3.64 GPA. While in school, Zarinah has been involved in the National Honor Society, Diverse Heritage Committee and planning various events for the student body. Even while in school, she still finds time to read, write poetry, volunteer, play basketball and hang out with friends. Zarinah hopes to go to Spellman College in the fall, where she will study Political Science.
Ralf Ostin attends David Douglas H.S. and holds a GPA of 3.54. Activities include basketball, listening to music, attending cultural events, and working to help others. He plans to major in Civil Engineering.
Shawn Yoakum attends De La Salle North Catholic H.S. and holds a GPA of 3.14. Activities include basketball, track and field, debate team student council, dance, and writing poetry. Shawn plans to study Political Science at the College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph, Minnesota.
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY/JOHNSON SCHOLARS
Damien Ntawumpora is a student at Portland Lutheran School and holds a GPA of 2.94. Activities include basketball, football, soccer, track and field, music, church activities, and being a leader in his community. Damien is the team captain of the Varsity Football team. He will attend Concordia University and has a desire to study in the medical field.
GEORGE FOX UNIVERSITY
Julaina Mountgomery attends Grant H.S. and holds a GPA of 3.40. Activities include basketball, orchestra, choir, and chess. She plans to pursue a career in Child Psychology, as she is very passionate about working with children.
UNIVERSITY OF PORTLAND SCHOLARSHIP
Tori Ward attends De La Salle North Catholic H.S. and holds a GPA of 3.84. Activities include drawing, playing bass guitar, singing, foreign films, and learning new languages. She is a member of the National Honor Society, and hopes to pursue a career in Animation Arts.
WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP
Parris Joyce is a student at the Catlin Gabel School and holds a GPA of 3.33. Activities include playing sports, exploring Oregon, and learning about worlds happenings. He is a member of the Varsity basketball and cross-country team, as well as track and field. Parris will be attending Willamette University, with hopes to pursuing a career in International Law.
LINFIELD SCHOOL OF NURSING
Ryan McCurine is currently a student at Linfield College of Nursing, Ryan has a long educational background from an AA degree in Black History of BA in History and Religion. Ryan has always had a profound passion to help others and has found a new path to receive his bachelors of science in nursing. In his spare time, Ryan volunteers with the Native American Church of the Morning Star in Dexter, OR.
BLACK UNITED FUND COLLEGE FAIR SCHOLARSHIPS
Isaiah Savage is a student at Philomath High School and holds a GPA of a 3.11. Isaiah is very active in track and field and basketball but still finds time for his love of music. Isaiah has spent most of his high school career as an active member in the symphonic band, jazz band and concert choir. In the fall, Isaiah plans to attend the University of Oregon to study Marine Biology.
Aundrea Smith is currently a junior at Portland State University and is also enrolled at Portland Community College and is also enrolled at Portland Community College studying criminology and criminal justice. If Aundrea is not spending time studying, she loves to volunteer and give back to our community. She spends her time volunteering at Construction Hope, Good Samaritan Ministries and Home of Good Oregon.
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RON HERNDON SCHOLARSHIP
Ruta Gebremariam attends Benson Polytechnic H.S. and holds a GPA of 3.78. She is passionate about becoming a Pediatric Nurse. Her activities include Varsity Softball, J.V. Basketball, creating Hidri, an Eritean youth group, volunteering, dancing, singing, and spending time with her family.
Hamza Jama is a studetn at Roosevelt H.S. and holds a GPA of 3.35. His interests include mathematics, physics, reading, soccer, and helping others. Hamza will be attending Portland State University for pre-medical studies, as he plans to be a doctor someday.
Kevin Jones attends De La Salle North Catholic H.S. and holds a GPA of 3.45. He is a member of the National Honor Society and an active volunteer in his community. He plans to pursue an education and career in Engineering.
Zarinah Mustafa will be graduating from De La Salle North Catholic H.S. with a 3.64 GPA. While in school, Zarinah has been involved in the National Honor Society, Diverse Heritage Committee and planning various events for the student body. Even while in school, she still finds time to read, write poetry, volunteer, play basketball and hang out with friends. Zarinah hopes to go to Spellman College in the fall, where she will study Political Science.
Ralf Ostin attends David Douglas H.S. and holds a GPA of 3.54. Activities include basketball, listening to music, attending cultural events, and working to help others. He plans to major in Civil Engineering.
Shawn Yoakum attends De La Salle North Catholic H.S. and holds a GPA of 3.14. Activities include basketball, track and field, debate team student council, dance, and writing poetry. Shawn plans to study Political Science at the College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph, Minnesota.
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY/JOHNSON SCHOLARS
Damien Ntawumpora is a student at Portland Lutheran School and holds a GPA of 2.94. Activities include basketball, football, soccer, track and field, music, church activities, and being a leader in his community. Damien is the team captain of the Varsity Football team. He will attend Concordia University and has a desire to study in the medical field.
GEORGE FOX UNIVERSITY
Julaina Mountgomery attends Grant H.S. and holds a GPA of 3.40. Activities include basketball, orchestra, choir, and chess. She plans to pursue a career in Child Psychology, as she is very passionate about working with children.
UNIVERSITY OF PORTLAND SCHOLARSHIP
Tori Ward attends De La Salle North Catholic H.S. and holds a GPA of 3.84. Activities include drawing, playing bass guitar, singing, foreign films, and learning new languages. She is a member of the National Honor Society, and hopes to pursue a career in Animation Arts.
WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP
Parris Joyce is a student at the Catlin Gabel School and holds a GPA of 3.33. Activities include playing sports, exploring Oregon, and learning about worlds happenings. He is a member of the Varsity basketball and cross-country team, as well as track and field. Parris will be attending Willamette University, with hopes to pursuing a career in International Law.
LINFIELD SCHOOL OF NURSING
Ryan McCurine is currently a student at Linfield College of Nursing, Ryan has a long educational background from an AA degree in Black History of BA in History and Religion. Ryan has always had a profound passion to help others and has found a new path to receive his bachelors of science in nursing. In his spare time, Ryan volunteers with the Native American Church of the Morning Star in Dexter, OR.
BLACK UNITED FUND COLLEGE FAIR SCHOLARSHIPS
Isaiah Savage is a student at Philomath High School and holds a GPA of a 3.11. Isaiah is very active in track and field and basketball but still finds time for his love of music. Isaiah has spent most of his high school career as an active member in the symphonic band, jazz band and concert choir. In the fall, Isaiah plans to attend the University of Oregon to study Marine Biology.
Aundrea Smith is currently a junior at Portland State University and is also enrolled at Portland Community College and is also enrolled at Portland Community College studying criminology and criminal justice. If Aundrea is not spending time studying, she loves to volunteer and give back to our community. She spends her time volunteering at Construction Hope, Good Samaritan Ministries and Home of Good Oregon.