Meet the 2023 Scholars
UNCF is pleased to announce the inaugural Fidelity Scholars Program cohort for 2023. These students are from and attend college in the states of Massachusetts, North Carolina, and Texas. In addition to a scholarship that will cover their educational costs, they will benefit from wrap-around services, inclusive of college coaches and mentors. Learn more | view program video







Sadiyo Ali
The University of Texas at Dallas
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies

Bryan Rodolfo Alvizo
Tarrant County College District
Real Estate

Nykia Marie Benit
Stephen F. Austin State University
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager

Cally Bocanegra
Texas A & M University - Corpus Christi
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

Kasandra Madison Camareno
Jarvis Christian College
Kinesiotherapy/Kinesiotherapist

Rene David Canelo Rodriguez
Midwestern State University
Physical Therapy/Therapist

Ulysses Carranza
The University of Texas at Dallas
Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Nile Nikol Carroll
Jarvis Christian College
Spanish Language and Literature

Jose Michael Cerda
Austin College
Accounting and Finance

Rhian Desmishion Clarkson
University of North Texas
Computer Science

Na’Kari A. Coleman
University of North Texas
Computational and Applied Mathematics

Faith La’Joy Cooper
University of North Texas
Public Health, General

Bayley Davis
Prairie View A & M University
Athletic Training/Trainer

Mezmure Dawit
University of Texas at Austin
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician

Ayiana Rashay Dee
Wiley College
Social Psychology

Kazimir Jashae Dewberry
Huston-Tillotson University
Business/Managerial Economics

Khalifa Mohammed Donzo
The University of Texas at Arlington
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician

Mercy Boluwatife Eleso
The University of Texas at Arlington
Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Ramon Escalante Jr.
University of North Texas at Dallas
Political Science and Government, General

Geirold Brice Estime
The University of Texas at Arlington
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician

Santiago Garcia
University of North Texas
American/US Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence

Leah Michelle Green
Texas State University
Clinical Child Psychology

Kayla Denise Greer
University of North Texas
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations

Jimie Griffin Jr.
Wiley College
Undecided

Shyrha Harold
The University of Texas at Arlington
Molecular Genetics

Lauren Hatchett
Texas A & M University - Corpus Christi
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography

Madyson Denyse Henderson
Texas Southern University
Health Services Administration

Dynasty Hill
Jarvis Christian College
Kinesiotherapy/Kinesiotherapist

Kishawna Taylor Hooper
Prairie View A & M University
Accounting and Finance

Cing San Huai
Texas Christian University
Cinematography and Film/Video Production

LaMya Renee Hunter
University of North Texas
Communication and Media Studies, Other

Xitlalie Ibarra
Texas Woman's University
Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Tamiya Sanae Johnson
Texas Woman's University
Nursing

Faraja Kabika
The University of Texas at Arlington
Nursing

Ryan Kennard Jr.
Texas A & M University - Commerce
Pre-Veterinary Studies

Joshua Caleb Daniel Lane
Southern Methodist University
Mechanical Engineering

Linda Lopez Diaz
Collin County Community College District
Undecided

Megan Ruth Manning
Southern Methodist University
Public Policy Analysis, General

Alfredo Martinez
University of North Texas
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other

Elizabeth Martinez
University of North Texas
Philosophy

Savannah Martinez
University of North Texas
Undecided

Katherinne Mejia
University of North Texas
Counseling Psychology

Angie Meza
University of North Texas
Psychology, General

Makyagh Kiona Morgan
The University of Texas at Arlington
Business/Corporate Communications

Shanira Nash
Jarvis Christian College
Applied Psychology

Joshua Nealey
Prairie View A & M University
Undecided

Bena Nekesa
Tarleton State University
Marketing/Marketing Management, General

Tiffany Newman
Texas A & M University - Corpus Christi
Undecided