SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
Extraordinary promise.
A future worth celebrating.
Meet the scholars at the heart of the Smith & Moore legacy.
FROM HOUSTON TO WHAT’S NEXT
Where our scholars are headed.
Explore reported college destinations. Select a marker or choose a college to meet its scholars. Nearby destinations are grouped together.
Locations are approximate city centers. College destinations and academic plans reflect the supplied program and student profiles; they are not independent enrollment confirmations. One 2025 destination awaits an update.
2026 Scholars
15 recipients · $15,000 awarded · $1,000 each · Announced May 27, 2026
2026 SCHOLAR
Faith Idowu
Mayde Creek High School
Prairie View A&M University
Listed major: Biological and biomedical sciences
Faith brings a strong work ethic from school, basketball, and employment to an interest in medicine and creating opportunities for young people.
2026 SCHOLAR
Autymn Alfred
Ross S. Sterling High School
Stephen F. Austin State University
Academic interests: Biomedical sciences and neuroscience
Autymn describes a long-standing interest in medicine and a drive to keep learning and improving. Biomedical science and neuroscience are central academic interests.
2026 SCHOLAR
Chloe Wickware
Dickinson High School
Xavier University of Louisiana
Reported academic plan: Biology, pre-medical track
Chloe combines an interest in biology with service through Girl Scouts and community programs. A future in maternal healthcare and patient advocacy motivates this academic path.
2026 SCHOLAR
Animah Mixon
Cypress Lake High School
Howard University
Academic interest: Civil engineering
Animah hopes to use civil engineering to improve roads and infrastructure, creating safer, more accessible places for communities to thrive.
2026 SCHOLAR
Morgan Cassimere
Heights High School
University of Houston
Reported academic plan: Nursing
Dance and volunteering with children are important parts of Morgan’s background. That experience informs an interest in pediatric nursing and compassionate care.
2026 SCHOLAR
Nyomi Howe
Manvel High School
Princeton University
Listed major: Electrical and computer engineering
Nyomi combines engineering interests with student leadership, STEM advocacy, and youth literacy mentoring. Writing a STEM-themed children’s book is one expression of that commitment.
2026 SCHOLAR
Ella Ivory
Atascocita High School
University of Georgia
Academic interests: Biomedical sciences and kinesiology
A competitive swimmer and student leader, Ella is interested in science and sports medicine, with experience in community service and school organizations.
2026 SCHOLAR
Addison Booker
Dayton High School
University of North Texas
Reported academic plan: Materials science and engineering
Addison is passionate about learning and science, with plans to study materials science and engineering and work toward a career in research.
2026 SCHOLAR
Maisen Ross
Dickinson High School
Texas Southern University
Reported academic plan: Biomedical science
Maisen is interested in biomedical research and how scientific discovery can contribute to better treatments and a deeper understanding of living systems.
2026 SCHOLAR
Kynnedy Hawkins
Robert E. Lee High School
Howard University
Reported academic plan: Nursing
Kynnedy reports a commitment to Howard University and nursing. Volunteering, cheer, and reading accompany a desire to serve others through healthcare.
2026 SCHOLAR
Haroon Malhi
Goose Creek Memorial High School
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Reported academic plan: Neuroscience, pre-medical interests
Haroon is focused on neuroscience and a future in medicine, with an interest in understanding the brain and contributing to advances in neurological care.
2026 SCHOLAR
Olivia Greene
C. E. King High School
Prairie View A&M University
Reported academic plan: Kinesiology
Olivia’s preparation includes a biomedical pathway, AVID, and college-level coursework. The reported plan is to study kinesiology and continue toward physical therapy.
2026 SCHOLAR
Rhiley Alexander
Foster High School
Florida A&M University
Reported academic plan: Civil engineering
Rhiley combines STEM interests with leadership and service, including INROADS College Links and engineering-related programs. The goal is to help build safe, sustainable infrastructure.
2026 SCHOLAR
Alirat Oladejo
Willowridge High School
University of Texas at Austin
Reported academic plan: Statistics and data science
Alirat’s background includes Academic Decathlon, Girls Who Code leadership, and dual-credit study. The long-term interest is applying data science to educational technology.
2026 SCHOLAR
Marley Cooper
Stephen F. Austin High School
Hendrix College
Academic interests: Biological sciences and pre-medical studies
Marley’s interests bring together medicine, music, and history. A future in eye care and medical innovation is part of a desire to make a positive impact.
2025 Scholars
14 recipients · $14,000 awarded · $1,000 each · Celebrating our inaugural scholarship class
2025 SCHOLAR
Temiloluwa Alabi
Bridgeland High School
Texas A&M University
Reported academic interests: Electrical engineering and computer science
Temiloluwa is interested in computer science and engineering, with leadership experience in Girls Who Code and a commitment to creative problem-solving.
2025 SCHOLAR
Shelby Haskett
The Kinkaid School
College update forthcoming
Reported academic interests: Sports medicine, kinesiology, and physician assistant studies
Leadership, mentorship, and dance have shaped Shelby’s school experience. Athletic-training experience supports an interest in sports medicine and a future as a physician assistant.
2025 SCHOLAR
Zoe West
South Early College High School
University of Texas at Arlington
Listed major and minor: Nursing; public health minor
Zoe’s interests combine nursing, science, leadership, and community service. The student profile lists nursing study at UT Arlington and a public health minor.
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2025 SCHOLAR
Caeden Young
Dayton High School
Texas State University
Academic interest: Computer science
Caeden is now attending Texas State University after spending one year at Huston-Tillotson University. Interests in computer science, graphic design, and media accompany experience in band, 4-H, and Kappa League.
2025 SCHOLAR
Raven Nelson
Summer Creek High School
Louisiana State University
Reported academic interests: Chemical engineering and nuclear energy
Raven is interested in chemical engineering, nuclear energy, astronomy, and environmental issues, with Louisiana State University identified in the scholarship roster.
2025 SCHOLAR
Marabelle Danticat
Foster High School
University of Texas at San Antonio
Reported academic plan: Mechanical engineering
Marabelle enjoys building, experimenting, and solving problems. A reported plan to study mechanical engineering grows from that hands-on curiosity.
2025 SCHOLAR
Ashton Hawkins
First Baptist Christian Academy
University of Houston
Academic interest: Chemical engineering
Ashton’s interest in chemical engineering accompanies experience in choir, youth coaching, and church audio-visual service. The supplied roster identifies the University of Houston as the college destination.
2025 SCHOLAR
Michaylah Gray
Goose Creek Memorial High School
University of Houston
Reported academic plan: Psychology
Michaylah hopes to serve and encourage others through psychology, with an interest in becoming a therapist and strengthening community wellbeing.
2025 SCHOLAR
Clarissa Parker
Michael E. DeBakey High School for Health Professions
Xavier University of Louisiana
Student-reported major and minor: Biology, pre-medical track; chemistry minor
Clarissa reports studying biology and chemistry at Xavier University of Louisiana, with a goal of becoming an anesthesiologist and providing compassionate care.
2025 SCHOLAR
Katherine Cisneros
Dr. Thomas E. Randle High School
University of Texas at Austin
Listed major and stated focus: Education, with an elementary education focus
Katherine is committed to teaching and positively shaping young learners’ lives, with a focus on elementary education at UT Austin.
2025 SCHOLAR
Madison Osazuwa
Alief Taylor High School
Rice University
Student-reported degree focus: Neuroscience
Madison’s interests unite neuroscience, service, and community leadership. The student’s stated goal is to improve access to health-related support and opportunities.
2025 SCHOLAR
Treasure Thomas
Cy-Fair Senior High School
Prairie View A&M University
Reported academic interests: Computer engineering; accounting certification interest
Treasure’s interests connect computer engineering and accounting with a long-term goal in finance. Dance, athletics, and a study-abroad experience complement this academic direction.
2025 SCHOLAR
Favian Williams
Westside High School
Texas A&M University
Listed major: Neuroscience
Favian is interested in the brain and a future in neurology, combining scientific curiosity with volunteering and a commitment to helping others.
2025 SCHOLAR
Ashley Guzman
Alief Early College High School
University of Texas at San Antonio
Student-reported focus: Medical humanities and pre-nursing coursework
Ashley reports studying medical humanities while completing nursing prerequisites, building on an early-college and community-college background.
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