By Hampton University
Ā Hampton University announced today that $400,000 in scholarship support has been awarded to 18 worthy students. Funding for these scholarships was made possible by a grant from theĀ New York Life Foundation, the charitable arm of New York Life.Ā
āWe are grateful for the New York Life Foundationās commitment to Hampton University and its students,ā said Dr. William R. Harvey, Hampton University President. āThis scholarship funding from New York Life champions one of the Universityās highest priorities and buttresses our effort to increase financial assistance for deserving students.ā
Scholarships are awarded for the fall 2022 academic school year.Ā Ā Scholarship recipients are as follows:
| NAME | MAJOR | CLASSIFICATION |
|---|---|---|
| Zachary Agenbroad ($40,000 scholarship recipient) | Economics | Junior |
| Jonathan Aner | Computer Science | Junior |
| Christopher Blakemore | Computer Science | Sophomore |
| Thomas Brown | Flight Education | Sophomore |
| Niara Chaney ($40,000 scholarship recipient) | Electrical Engineering | Junior |
| Madison Grant | 5-Year MBA | Junior |
| Garrett Horton | Computer Engineering | Sophomore |
| Angel Lucas | Mathematics | Junior |
| Ethan Mitchell | Finance | Sophomore |
| Marlon McCurdy, Jr. | Computer Engineering | Sophomore |
| Gabryelle McDaniel | Chemical Engineering | Junior |
| Hannah Rubin | Marketing | Junior |
| Jaron Scott | Mathematics | Freshman |
| Winter Keemer | Cyber Security | Sophomore |
| Paige Scott-Cooper | Economics | Sophomore |
| Noel Thomas | Chemical Engineering | Junior |
| Drake Tucker | Computer Engineering | Junior |
| Isaiah Williams | 5-Year MBA | Junior |
Sixteen students received $20,000 renewable academic Scholarships, and two students received $40,000 academic scholarships, with pre-approved summer internships in New York Lifeās coveted summer internship program.
Dr. Joyce Shirazi, School of Engineering and Technology Dean, said, āThese scholars participated in a rigorous application, vetting, and interview process. Each is well-deserved of the scholarships for which they have been awarded. The committee which worked to manage this process was multi-disciplinary and each member is to be commended for their efforts.ā
