Meet Our

2021 Scholars

Katlyn Calustro

Katlyn Calustro is a 2021 graduate of Thomas Edison High School. She will continue her education at George Mason University. She intends to study Biology/pre-medicine. She is the 2021 Estelle Gaymon Scholarship Recipient.

Kenneth H. Clark, III

Kenneth H. Clark, III is the 2021 HBCU Scholarship Recipient. He plans to attend North Carolina A&T University. He will major in mechanical engineering. Mr. Clark graduated from Forest Park High School.

Gabriel Gallagher

Gabriel Gallagher, a 2021 graduate of Briar Wood High School, is the Kozy Kerchief™ Scholarship Recipient. Mr. Gallagher has enrolled in the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

SaRee Grimes

SaRee Grimes is the Alma Palmer Scholarship Recipient. She has enrolled in Spelman College and intends to major in Theatre and Performing Arts, with a minor in Business Administration. She’s a graduate of Colgan High School.

Maria Izzi

Maria Izzi is the 2021 STEM Scholarship Recipient. She has enrolled in Duke University and intends to study Computer Science. She is a graduate of Thomas Jefferson Science and Technology High School.

Aalieyah Billings

Doctorate Candidate Aalieyah Billings is a rising fourth-year student at Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biological Sciences and Chemistry from the University of Missouri—Columbia.

“Despite how arduous some of my days can be, I am dedicated to meeting my goal of becoming a dentist. I am very thankful to be a recipient of The Dr. LaToya Smith Memorial Medical School Scholarship. The additional funding will help to face the challenge of affording the ever-increasing costs of dental school education. I am empowered by the practical skills I am obtaining from Meharry Medical College and with the financial assistance of this scholarship, I am closer to achieving my dreams. I want to be a resource in providing equitable healthcare to my community and continue as an active leader in advocating for institutional and national policy changes”.