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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Sadiyo Ali
The University of Texas at Dallas
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
![Jailesiyia Sejae White Headshot](https://cdn.uncf.org/wp-content/uploads/fidelity-fallback-585x330.png)
Bryan Rodolfo Alvizo
Tarrant County College District
Real Estate
![Nykia Benit Headshot](https://cdn.uncf.org/wp-content/uploads/NykiaBenit-585x330.jpg)
Nykia Marie Benit
Stephen F. Austin State University
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
![Cally Bocanegra Headshot](https://cdn.uncf.org/wp-content/uploads/CallyBocanegra-585x330.jpg)
Cally Bocanegra
Texas A & M University - Corpus Christi
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
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Kasandra Madison Camareno
Jarvis Christian College
Kinesiotherapy/Kinesiotherapist
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Rene David Canelo Rodriguez
Midwestern State University
Physical Therapy/Therapist
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Ulysses Carranza
The University of Texas at Dallas
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Nile Nikol Carroll
Jarvis Christian College
Spanish Language and Literature
![Jailesiyia Sejae White Headshot](https://cdn.uncf.org/wp-content/uploads/fidelity-fallback-585x330.png)
Jose Michael Cerda
Austin College
Accounting and Finance
![Rhian Clarkson Headshot](https://cdn.uncf.org/wp-content/uploads/RhianClarkson-585x330.jpg)
Rhian Desmishion Clarkson
University of North Texas
Computer Science
![Na'Kari Coleman Headshot](https://cdn.uncf.org/wp-content/uploads/NaKariColeman-585x330.jpg)
Na’Kari A. Coleman
University of North Texas
Computational and Applied Mathematics
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Faith La’Joy Cooper
University of North Texas
Public Health, General
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Bayley Davis
Prairie View A & M University
Athletic Training/Trainer
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Mezmure Dawit
University of Texas at Austin
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
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Ayiana Rashay Dee
Wiley College
Social Psychology
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Kazimir Jashae Dewberry
Huston-Tillotson University
Business/Managerial Economics
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Khalifa Mohammed Donzo
The University of Texas at Arlington
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician
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Mercy Boluwatife Eleso
The University of Texas at Arlington
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
![Jailesiyia Sejae White Headshot](https://cdn.uncf.org/wp-content/uploads/fidelity-fallback-585x330.png)
Ramon Escalante Jr.
University of North Texas at Dallas
Political Science and Government, General
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Geirold Brice Estime
The University of Texas at Arlington
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
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Santiago Garcia
University of North Texas
American/US Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence
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Leah Michelle Green
Texas State University
Clinical Child Psychology
![Kayla Greer Headshot](https://cdn.uncf.org/wp-content/uploads/KaylaDenise-585x330.jpg)
Kayla Denise Greer
University of North Texas
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
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Jimie Griffin Jr.
Wiley College
Undecided
![Shyrha Harold Headshot](https://cdn.uncf.org/wp-content/uploads/ShyrhaHarold-585x330.jpg)
Shyrha Harold
The University of Texas at Arlington
Molecular Genetics
![Lauren Hatchett Headshot](https://cdn.uncf.org/wp-content/uploads/LaurenHatchett-585x330.jpg)
Lauren Hatchett
Texas A & M University - Corpus Christi
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
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Madyson Denyse Henderson
Texas Southern University
Health Services Administration
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Dynasty Hill
Jarvis Christian College
Kinesiotherapy/Kinesiotherapist
![Kishawna Hooper Headshot](https://cdn.uncf.org/wp-content/uploads/KishawnaTaylorHooper-585x330.jpg)
Kishawna Taylor Hooper
Prairie View A & M University
Accounting and Finance
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Cing San Huai
Texas Christian University
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
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LaMya Renee Hunter
University of North Texas
Communication and Media Studies, Other
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Xitlalie Ibarra
Texas Woman's University
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Tamiya Sanae Johnson
Texas Woman's University
Nursing
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Faraja Kabika
The University of Texas at Arlington
Nursing
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Ryan Kennard Jr.
Texas A & M University - Commerce
Pre-Veterinary Studies
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Joshua Caleb Daniel Lane
Southern Methodist University
Mechanical Engineering
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Linda Lopez Diaz
Collin County Community College District
Undecided
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Megan Ruth Manning
Southern Methodist University
Public Policy Analysis, General
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Alfredo Martinez
University of North Texas
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
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Elizabeth Martinez
University of North Texas
Philosophy
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Savannah Martinez
University of North Texas
Undecided
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Katherinne Mejia
University of North Texas
Counseling Psychology
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Angie Meza
University of North Texas
Psychology, General
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Makyagh Kiona Morgan
The University of Texas at Arlington
Business/Corporate Communications
![Shanira Nash Headshot](https://cdn.uncf.org/wp-content/uploads/ShaniraNash-585x330.jpg)
Shanira Nash
Jarvis Christian College
Applied Psychology
![Joshua Nealey Headshot](https://cdn.uncf.org/wp-content/uploads/JoshuaNealey-585x330.jpg)
Joshua Nealey
Prairie View A & M University
Undecided
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Bena Nekesa
Tarleton State University
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Tiffany Newman
Texas A & M University - Corpus Christi
Undecided