Our 2025 Scholars
Congratulations to this year’s scholarship recipients!
We are proud to recognize the outstanding students across Central Georgia who have been awarded scholarships through the Community Foundation of Central Georgia. Each application is thoughtfully reviewed by a dedicated scholarship committee that evaluates candidates based on the unique criteria for each scholarship. This process ensures every award reflects the intent of the donor and the promise of each recipient.
To every student listed below, your hard work, resilience, and vision for the future inspired us. We can’t wait to see where your journey leads next. Your success is a reflection of the strength and potential within our Central Georgia communities!
Blackstock Family Scholarship
Valeria Rios
Amelia Larkey
Joyce Brown Memorial Scholarship
Ashley Griffin
Jada Darrisaw
Frederick G. Byington and Christine Latta Byington Family Scholarship
Jason Bonner
Timia Corbin
Ava Bass
Katelin Anderson
Alondra Gonzalez
Ava Council
Kayla Carswell
Al Lucas Memorial Scholarship
Aidan Young
Ambra Cystrunk
Donald Williams III
Destinee Waller
Joan D’Aguilar
Kaila Lucas
Micaiah A. Howard Jr.
Christine Riggins Shepherd Scholarship
Addison Bryan
Anslie Tonn
Brandon Alford
Johona Braswell II
French Barron and Thomas H. Cason Memorial Scholarship
Kadence Johnson
Andrew Caldwell
Makalya Williams
Taylor Snipes
Career Women’s Network Scholarship
Marla Fletcher
Marie Lou Abbott
Cindy Oneal
Taylor Frost
Kimberly Sexton
Tiara Groce
Katherine Jensen
Angel Smith
Tawana Durham-Starling
Crystal Crocker
The Clifton Whitehead Scholarship
Joan D’Aguilar
William Barnes
Kennedi Jones
Brandon Barnes
Ciara Passmore
Ebony Carter
Jaquelin Lopez-Mazariegos
Lillian Harper
MaCayla Moody
Ronald Christian
Logan Smith
Mia Shoemaker
Frank and Audrey Senn, Sr. Memorial Scholarship
Caroline Senn
James Wilson
Laura Mohler
Major David Carter Scholarship
Ta’Larriyah Howard
Chanel Jackson
Jamyiah Harris
JaNyia Young
Myra Broadus
Timothy Nwako
Leo H. Brooks Scholarship
Amelia Larkey
Kiara Williams
Ella Day
Jayla Justice
Sgt. Rodney M. Davis Scholarship
Nadia Thomas
William Barnes
Ryan Rodgers
Khariah Erhenede
Myra Broadus
Nylah Thomas
Zahra Bullock
Kadmiel Mensah
The Sara and George William Grier, Jr. Scholarship
Abigail Hardy
Dakota Rowley
Alyssa Banks
Amari Parrott
Kamia Brown
Natalie Crosby
Amari Parrott
Gladys Lasky Endowment Fund Ballet Scholarship
Sophia Hopper
Greater Tindall Neighborhood Scholarship
JaQuevyon Gaston
Merna Hussein
Brad Edwards Scholarship
Erireyonna Barkley
Valerie Sullivan
Jesse Juarez
Olivia Olgtree
Dayleigh Mims
Michelle Barradas
Sierra Stewart
GIGA Inc. Scholarship
India Leaks
Timia Corbin
Charitee Coats
P. Allen Golson Scholarship
Cameron McKay
Logan Smith
Rylee Reitz
Miller-Lanier-Central Alumni Scholarship
Nevaeh Gibson
Janelle Sealey
Destiny Butts
Paris Goolsby
Macon, GA Chapter of the Links HBCU Scholarship
Chaise Hubbard
Daniel Stanley
MaCayla Moody
The Hancock Scholarship
Amelia McGee
Melissa Colombo
Anaise Cooke
Evelyn Fuentes
Kayla Bivens
Sarah Hefner
Gavin Ford
Amely Hazama
Clayton Burnett
Jaquelin Lopez-Mazariegos
Mekaylah Palmer
Xenius Reese
David Ramos
Amaris Ross
Devin Miller
Jaylah Gary
Nicollette Johnson
Brianna Hamlin
Alvin Palmer Scholarship
Kayla Sigman
Eric Surgick
Erin Hunt
Kyra Rowland
Chapin Henley M.D. Scholarship
Jackson Wood
Kaylee Busbee
Dr. Curtis Jones Leadership Award
Ryan Rodgers
Carter Atkinson
Jazmyn Revels
Kennedy Randall
Murray’s Light Scholarship
Kennedi Jones
Marjorie Williams Sawyer Scholarship
Malia Tarver
Destiny Pitts
Kristen Bateman
Naomi Ross
Middle Georgia Higher Education Scholarship
Brianna Hamlin
Zikeal Howard
John and Nancy Nations Scholarship
Jamie Hill
Trevor James Kelly Scholarship
Emma Newbern
The NAP Foundation Scholarship
Amelia McGee
Molly Seagraves
Stephen Leach
Alyssia Stallings
Ashton Smith
Bhavya Patel
Clayton Burnett
Gabriel Hill
Iscia Daramanu
Kenziyah Rouse
Reginald A. Poole, Jr. Scholarship
Donald Williams III
Crystal Ramos
Mason Graham
Austin Espinoza
Biruk Tensae
Brian Howell
Gianna Castro
Jacob Cornelius
Tristan Adams
Pat Hungerford Nursing Scholarship
Maci Johnson
Kaitlyn Pauldo
Ashley Griffin
Kimberlly Freeman
Logan Brown
David Leon and Love Lankford Presley Scholarship
Chelsea Mashburn
Jude Doredant
Stephanie Cash
The Rotary Club of Downtown Macon Scholarship
Nadia Thomas
Ta’Larriyah Howard
Anthony Hancock
Clayton Burnett
Iscia Daramanu
Jada Jones
Mia Shoemaker
Nylah Thomas
The Riehl Science Scholarship
Merlin Ramirez-Perez
Ryann Brady
Bethany Williamson
Claire Buck
Jude Doredant
Lucille Neal
Malachi Woolfolk
Sushrith Panda
The Right Path Scholarship
Jeremiah Poole
Rebecca Ledger
Emma Johnson
Katelyn Denmark
Jonta Thorpe
Christian Gray
Kellie Mathis
Paige Duckworth
Kobi Stephens
Nicollette Johnson
John Feezor
Coleman Thompson
Peyton Clements
Joshua Moore
Crystal Crocker
Brayden Emory
The Harry B. Rowell, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Katelynn Clance
Kristin Dyer
Haley Adams
Mary Mason
Rotary Education Foundation Scholarship
Kreeya Trivedi
Valeria Rios
Genesis De Leon
The Simmons Art Scholarship
Tiara Groce
Dora Pham
Shield Club Scholarship Fund
Bella Ramsdell
Tristian Houston
Aria Chitea
Ashley Griffin
Christian Gray
Christina Odom
Emily Edwards
Matthew Jaffe
Paris Goolsby
Reginal Nelson Jr.
Rylie Gibson
The Billy and Bobby Stevens Scholarship
Garrett Roberts
Fatima Tiozang
Anthony Hancock
Ebony Carter
Gânya Ates
Gina Cutlip
Monserrat Tejeda-Munoz
Middle Georgia TRIO Scholarship
Donald Williams III
Ja’Toria Sherman
Braylen Howell
Christian Gray
Eyaja Williams
Iscia Daramanu
Jazmyn Revels
Jordan Smith
Thiele Higher Education Scholarship
Chayce Welch
Katie Smith
Tristian Clark
J. W. & Martha Whipple Scholarship
Addai Hart
Kaliah Jones
Jordan Robinson
Charles H. Williamson Scholarship
William Lewis
Carter Voiselle
Destiny Butts
Explore our scholarship programs
See how we’re investing in Central Georgia students today and for generations to come.