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We explore the journey of P. Smith as she prepares to attend Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) with her mother, Nashika Thomas, by her side, highlighting their experience in the scholarship competition and the college preparation process.

• P. Smith's has climbed from position #44 to #6 in the Takisha A Davis Scholarship Program
• Nashika describes managing scholarship applications, essays, and deadlines while Promys balanced cheerleading commitments
• Promys chose FAMU after participating in college tours during her freshman year, drawn to the cultural connection and community
• Summer program attendance helped Promys adjust to campus life before official move-in
• Promys moves to campus this Tuesday, with mom adjusting to the four-and-a-half-hour distance and different time zones
• Voting for the scholarship competition continues until September 5th, with Promys actively campaigning for support
• Applications for the 2025-26 programs will open soon, including the Scholars on the Move program for 7th-12th graders & South Texas HBCU Alliance

To vote for Promise or other scholarship finalists, visit the website shown at the bottom of the screen. Voting ends Sept. 5th.

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Four families prepare to send their HBCU-bound scholars to college in just six days, sharing their emotional journeys and hopes for the future as part of the Takesha A. Davis Scholarship competition.

• Aniya Williams heads to FAMU to pursue orthodontics after being accepted to 50 schools and earning over a million dollars in scholarships
• Paris Holiday, described as ambitious and a natural leader, chose Hampton University to prepare for a career in anesthesiology
• Ja'Sean Boyd selected Prairie View A&M University to study childhood psychology with music therapy, focusing on mental health for younger generations
• Alesha Kadiri, also Hampton-bound on a pre-med track, participated in a summer pre-college program to confirm her college choice
• Parents share the emotional preparation for sending their children to HBCUs and the importance of representation in fields like healthcare
• The families discuss how attending HBCUs provides unique support, community connections, and preparation for careers where Black professionals are underrepresented

Voting for your favorite scholar in the Takesha A. Davis Scholarship competition is now open. Visit the website or use the information scrolling at the bottom of the screen to support these exceptional students.

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"Every student deserves an opportunity, an opportunity for hope and a future," declares Dr. Monique Robinson as we dive into Round 3 of the Takisha A Davis Scholarship competition. Now in its fifth year, this scholarship program has transformed from a modest tribute to a late sister with a heart for young people into a significant platform celebrating exceptional student achievement.

The competition has narrowed dramatically from 70 initial applicants to the top 20 contenders, with only the top 10 vote-getters by September 5th remaining eligible for one of five scholarships. What makes this round particularly special is the participation of parents who offer deeper insights into their scholars' journeys and dreams.

We meet Morgan Miller's mother, who shares the family's multi-generational HBCU legacy that inspired Morgan's decision to attend Spelman College. Already a published author of two books at a young age, Morgan plans to major in English while continuing to develop her writing talents. Her mother eloquently describes how the close-knit HBCU community provides invaluable connections and experiences that last a lifetime.

In contrast, Dontrell Martin couldn't join the interview as he was already immersed in Southern University's prestigious band camp. His mother, Monica O'Brien, beams with pride as she describes how her independent son navigated the college application process largely on his own and has already "made cuts" in what's known as "The Best Band in the Land." She was particularly impressed by Southern's emphasis that "band is secondary, school comes first."

Both parents candidly discuss the financial challenges of college education and how the Takisha A Davis Scholarship would significantly impact their children's academic journeys. Their testimonies reveal not just accomplished students, but young people with character, determination, and purpose.

Ready to support these exceptional scholars? Visit our website or check our newsletter for voting information before the September 5th deadline. Your vote could help shape the future of a deserving student who represents the next generation of leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers.

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