Nationwide — HBCU Alum, a prominent online platform dedicated to highlighting Historically Black Colleges and Universities, is excited to announce the winners of the 2025 edition of its #HBCUBound Scholarships. These merit-based financial grants, designed to support expenses such as books, tuition, and school-related fees, were available to graduating high school seniors who plan to enroll at an HBCU in the upcoming fall of 2025.With a record 700+ applicants, spanning 29 states and so many deserving candidates, five highly qualified and well-deserving young scholars have been selected as recipients:
Marcus Bryant from Capitol Heights, Maryland. Maintaining a 3.9 GPA, he was captain of Cross Country and Track & Field teams, served as team lead in ACE Mentors Program and IEEE Robotics team, and a member of Athletic Leadership Council, and NBSE, Jr. Won MPSSAA Scholar Athlete Award, a T&F County Champion, and earned Principal’s Honor Roll each year in school. Headed to North Carolina A&T State University to study Mechanical Engineering.
Camara Christian from Menifee, California. She is a five-sport athlete and dual-enrollee at Moreno Valley College, earning four associate’s degrees in May 2025. Camara is a member of the Valedictory Circle, won the National Mathematics Award, is a two-time South Valley League Track & Field Sprinter MVP, and made the Principal’s Honor Roll each year. The 4.0 GPA student is headed to Tuskegee University to major in Political Science/Pre-Law.
Alfred “Isaiah” McGuire from Pooler, Georgia. A multiple-time Region 3A GHSA Track & Field Champion, two-time Cross Country Runner of the Year, Woodville Tompkins Athlete of the Year, and serves as 1st Vice President of Top Teens of America (Savannah Chapter). Volunteers with First Africa Baptist Church Media Ministry, a member of the Beta Club, and Woodville International Students of Excellence. Ranked in the Top 5% of his class, maintaining a 3.9 GPA, he is headed to Hampton University to major in Journalism/Mass Communications.
Adria Stacker from Jamaica, New York. The St. Francis Prep Senior Class President and a Borough President of Queens Citation of Honor recipient is member of National Society of High School Scholars, DST Teen Lift Program, Alvernian Drama Society, Presidents List for 95-100 Grade Average, Dance Team, International United Miss NY Jr. Teen, East Coast NY Jr. Miss and a multi-sport athlete. An avid volunteer, she is headed to Florida A&M University to major in Forensic Science & Criminal Justice.
Jhaylin Taylor from Phenix City, Alabama. The Future Business Leaders of America President, carrying a 4.1 GPA, Chick-fil-A Leadership Academy ambassador, National Honor Society, Student Council, and Thespian Society member, has won numerous awards. She has won a Central High Academic Excellence Award, 1st Place for FBLA Business Plan, Tuskegee iTest Program, and National Center for Women & Information Technology Aspirations in Computing Award. Headed to Alabama A&M University to major in Computer Science.
For further details about the HBCU Alum Scholarships, please visit TheHBCUalum.com
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HBCU Alum, founded by Tennessee State University alum Terrence G. Caldwell, highlights students, alumni, traditions, and positive aspects of the Black College experience. Since launching in 2017, it has provided news, resourceful information, and content relative to the HBCU culture. Their mission has focused on highlighting our beloved Historically Black Colleges & Universities, with stories of achievements by students and alumni. The brand also offers a variety of exclusive apparel, which helps support their annual #HBCUBound scholarships.
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