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
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Mario Olvera
University of North Texas
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
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Lado Omar
University of North Texas
Computer Science
![Miguel Palacios Headshot](https://cdn.uncf.org/wp-content/uploads/MiguelPalacios-585x330.jpg)
Miguel Mauricio Palacios
Texas State University
Undecided
![Colin Preston Headshot](https://cdn.uncf.org/wp-content/uploads/ColinPreston-585x330.jpg)
Colin Preston
Jarvis Christian College
Accounting and Business/Management
![Savana Ramirez Headshot](https://cdn.uncf.org/wp-content/uploads/SavanaRamirez-585x330.jpg)
Savana Mercedez Ramirez
Midwestern State University
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other
![MaKayla Reeves Headshot](https://cdn.uncf.org/wp-content/uploads/MakaylaReeves-585x330.jpg)
MaKayla Reeves
Prairie View A & M University
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
![Annette Roberts Headshot](https://cdn.uncf.org/wp-content/uploads/AnnetteRoberts-585x330.jpg)
Annette Roberts
Texas Woman's University
Undecided
![Kennedi Wilson Headshot](https://cdn.uncf.org/wp-content/uploads/KennadyRobinson-585x330.jpg)
Kennady Robinson
Prairie View A & M University
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
![Fernando Rodriguez Headshot](https://cdn.uncf.org/wp-content/uploads/FernandoRodriguez-585x330.jpg)
Fernando Rodriguez
University of North Texas
Music Pedagogy
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Larissa Noemi Rodriguez
Texas A & M University - Corpus Christi
Accounting
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Jesus Maria Rojas
University of North Texas
Undecided
![Jailesiyia Sejae White Headshot](https://cdn.uncf.org/wp-content/uploads/fidelity-fallback-585x330.png)
Merari Jatana Salcedo
The University of Texas at Arlington
Nursing
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Jamecka Renaee Beyonce Scales
Texas Southern University
Undecided
![Alexis Serrano Headshot](https://cdn.uncf.org/wp-content/uploads/AlexisSanchezSerrano-585x330.jpg)
Alexis Sanchez Serrano
University of North Texas
Biomedical Sciences, General
![Johnathan Shorters Jr. Headshot](https://cdn.uncf.org/wp-content/uploads/JohnathanJamesShortersII-585x330.jpg)
Johnathan James Shorters Jr.
Texas College
Physical Therapy/Therapist
![Aaliyah Smith Headshot](https://cdn.uncf.org/wp-content/uploads/AaliyahMyaSmith-585x330.jpg)
Aaliyah Mya Smith
Texas A & M University - Corpus Christi
Undecided
![Jailesiyia Sejae White Headshot](https://cdn.uncf.org/wp-content/uploads/fidelity-fallback-585x330.png)
Khalil Antoni Smith
Jarvis Christian College
Health Teacher Education
![Kimari Smith Headshot](https://cdn.uncf.org/wp-content/uploads/KimariSmith-585x330.jpg)
Kimari Deshawn Smith
Prairie View A & M University
Accounting and Finance
![Cristobal Torres Headshot](https://cdn.uncf.org/wp-content/uploads/CristobalBenjaminTorres-585x330.jpg)
Cristobal Benjamin Torres
The University of Texas at Arlington
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering
![Abigail Trejo Headshot](https://cdn.uncf.org/wp-content/uploads/AbyJuarezTrejo-585x330.jpg)
Abigail Juarez Trejo
University of Texas at Austin
Business Administration and Management, General
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Aline Uwingabire
Texas Wesleyan University
Biochemistry
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Asianni Onaja Walker-Regins
Prairie View A & M University
Nursing
![Jailesiyia Sejae White Headshot](https://cdn.uncf.org/wp-content/uploads/fidelity-fallback-585x330.png)
Jailesiyia Sejae Breonshay White
The University of Texas at Arlington
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
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Kennedi Faith Wilson
University of North Texas
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
![Rikkia Wright Headshot](https://cdn.uncf.org/wp-content/uploads/RikkiaWright-585x330.jpg)
Rikkia Wright
Jarvis Christian College
Business Administration and Management, General