Scholars
Our scholars rise into their bright futures...
Highlights
Based on a recent survey of our legacy scholars, we learned the true impact of their education.
71%
are first generation college students
52%
earned their bachelor’s or master’s degree
77%
are currently employed
76%
no longer receive government assistance
Our scholars are evidence that some support, encouragement, and acknowledgement of their gifts and talents can go a long way.
Our legacy scholar profiles highlight the foundation’s graduates who have established themselves within a stable and rewarding career. These scholars have not only gone on to lead lives that exemplify economic self-sufficiency, but also revolve around Opportunity Rising’s core values: collaboration, hope, inspiration, learning, and motivation.
We hope you are just as inspired by their stories as we are.
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Corieana is the recipient of the 2017 Crystal Scholarship Award. She attends Howard University, studying law. In this video she describes her goals to succeed in law school and her desire to return home from Washington D.C. to start her own law firm so that she can help those from her very own community.
Corieana Shares:
"Going to Washington D.C., for me, is going off to create something of myself."
