June 20, 2024 --Twenty-seven Columbus City Schools (CCS) graduates boosted their academic futures by receiving the distinguished I Know I Can Founders’ Scholarship. The scholarship provides each student up to $10,000 per academic year for up to four years.
"I am delighted to celebrate our 2024 I Know I Can Founders' Scholarship recipients," said Columbus City Schools Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman . "Their dedication and hard work have earned them this well-deserved recognition. With the support of I Know I Can, our Columbus City Schools scholars are well on their way to achieving their dreams. I am excited to witness the positive impact they will undoubtedly make in their communities and beyond."
To earn the Founders' Scholarship, students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA, complete the CCS College Preparatory Curriculum, maintain a minimum attendance rate of 93% throughout high school, stay continuously enrolled in Columbus City Schools from ninth to 12th grade, and demonstrate financial need for college.
This year marks 35 years of collaboration between I Know I Can and CCS. Since 2010, more than 225 students have received the Founders’ Scholarship, with the program awarding over $7.5 million. I Know I Can offers several Founders’ Scholarships through partnerships with select colleges, universities, and organizations.
The following CCS graduates were honored during the 2024 Founders’ Scholarship Celebration on Tuesday evening:
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Esther Fosu (Beechcroft High School) plans to attend Ohio Wesleyan University
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Keion Stevens-Ford (Briggs High School) plans to attend Ohio Wesleyan University
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Eve Miller (Centennial High School) plans to attend The Ohio State University
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Tia Ward (Centennial High School) plans to attend Berklee College of Music
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Rayanna Howell (Columbus Africentric Early College) plans to attend Bennett College
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Iris Blackburn (Columbus Alternative High School) plans to attend The Ohio State University
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Jordan Hogans (Columbus Alternative High School) plans to attend Miami University
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Julianna Lane (Columbus Alternative High School) plans to attend Columbus College of Art and Design
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Ava Luft (Columbus Alternative High School) plans to attend Miami University
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Kameron Mitchell (Columbus Alternative High School) plans to attend The Ohio State University
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Layla Takundwa (Columbus Alternative High School) plans to attend Miami University
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Caylah Buggs (Columbus Online Academy) plans to attend Central State University
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Sofia Hernandez Hernandez (East High School) plans to attend The Ohio State University
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Jamyra Newkirk (Eastmoor Academy) plans to attend Central State University
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Karla Rendon-Sanchez (Fort Hayes Arts & Academic High School) plans to attend Wittenberg University
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Evonne Larbi (Fort Hayes Arts And Academic High School) plans to attend Bowling Green State University
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Faith Olagoke (Independence High School) plans to attend The Ohio State University
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Halena Roese (Marion-Franklin High School) plans to attend Columbus State Community College
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Jaleea Harvey (Mifflin High School) plans to attend Capital University
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Madelyn Dumashie (Northland High School) plans to attend The Ohio State University
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Patience Ogundare (Northland High School) plans to attend The Ohio State University
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Janasha Hall (South High School) plans to attend Miami University
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Wyatt Young (South High School) plans to attend Ohio University
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Abigail Granados Real (Walnut Ridge High School) plans to attend The Ohio State University
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Damian Earley (Whetstone High School) plans to attend Ohio University
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Grace Murphy (Whetstone High School) plans to attend Indiana Tech University
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Emmanuel Watson (Whetstone High School) plans to attend Otterbein University
2024 CCS graduates have received more than $31 million in scholarships and financial awards to date. We applaud the I Know I Can Founders’ Scholarship recipients and all financial award recipients throughout the District for their hard work.
For more information and to apply for the Founders’ Scholarship, please visit I Know I Can Founders' Scholarship.
