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MEET THE RECIPIENTS

The Helping Project is proud to present the next generation of game-changing engineers. 

2024 BLACK AMERICAN ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Students received a $10,000 Scholarship Award.

Adigheji Ifowodo

University of Michigan
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Hometown: San Marcos, TX

Brukzer Kassahun

Purdue University
Major: Electrical Engineering
Hometown: Plainfield, IN

D’Arrian Joiner

Mississippi State University
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Hometown: Olive Branch, MS

Demarc Hardy

University of Connecticut, Stamford
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Hometown: Bronx, NY

Nana Kofi Asare

Vanderbilt University
Major: Chemical Engineering
Hometown: Houston, TX

Nicholas Robinson

Purdue University Northwest
Major: Construction Engineering
Hometown: Schererville, IN

2024 ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE MERIT AWARDS

Students receive $5,000 one-time scholarship.

Layla Dixon

Syracuse University
Major: Chemical Engineering
Hometown: Fresno, TX

Ryan Beulah

Marquette University
Major: Electrical Engineering
Hometown: Downer’s Grove, IL

2024 ENGINEERING DISTINCTION MERIT AWARDS

Students receive $2,000 one-time scholarship or a new laptop computer.

Adam Shewcraft Jr.

Oakland University
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Hometown: Bloomfield, MI

Amir Capps

Tuskegee University
Major: Electrical Engineering
Hometown: BogaLusa, LA

Brian Castone

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Hometown: Raritan, NJ

Bry-Kees Little

Prairie View A&M University
Major: Civil Engineering
Hometown: Temple, TX

Carelle Kelley

University of Houston
Major: Civil Engineering
Hometown: Porter, TX

Dillon Lewis

FAMU
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Hometown: Martinsburg, WV

Dylan Shakelford

University of Illinois, Chicago
Major: Chemical Engineering
Hometown: Merrillville, IN

Isaiah Harris

Tuskegee University
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Hometown: Riverview, FL

James Dorsey

Howard University
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Hometown: Hartford, CT

Jelani Starks

Drexel University
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA

Juanita Boaitey

Lipscomb
Major: Civil Engineering
Hometown: Smyrna, TN

Kayla Everett

North Carolina A&T State University
Major: Civil Engineering
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA

2023 BLACK AMERICAN ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Students received a $20,000 Scholarship Award split between 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 school years.

Andrea Lewis

Georgia Institute of Technology
Major: Civil Engineering
Hometown: Coatesville, PA

Bobby Stapleton

University of Missouri
Major: Chemical Engineering
Hometown: Columbia, MO

Brock Bownds

Harvey Mudd College
Major: Civil Engineering
Hometown: Bakersfield, CA

Broderick Bownds

Harvey Mudd College
Major: Civil Engineering
Hometown: Bakersfield, CA

Joshua Spicer

North Carolina A&T University
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Hometown: Chicago, IL

Moti Binyam

Rice University
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Hometown: Dallas, TX

2023 ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE MERIT AWARDS

Students receive $5,000 one-time scholarship.

Mark Jones Jr

North Carolina State University
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Hometown: Warrenton, NC

2023 ENGINEERING DISTINCTION MERIT AWARDS

Students receive $2,000 one-time scholarship or a new laptop computer.

Keenon Shields

Virginia Tech
Major: Electrical Engineering
Hometown: Midlothian, VA

Matthew Solomon

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Major: Electrical Engineering
Hometown: Chicago, IL

Zion Harris

North Carolina A&T State University
Major: Chemical Engineering
Hometown: Orlando, FL

2022 BLACK AMERICAN ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Students received a $40,000 Scholarship Award, paid $10,000 per school year.

Ernest Turner

University of California, Berkeley
Major: Civil Engineering
Hometown: Fairfield, CA

Ezra Bradley

Western Washington University
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Hometown: Redmond, WA

Jade Rasberry

Virginia Commonwealth
Major: Chemical Engineering
Hometown: Stafford, VA

Nasir Crownie

Carnegie Mellon University
Major: Electrical Engineering
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA

Omobolaji Alabi

Fordham University
Major: Electrical Engineering
Hometown: Alpharetta, GA

Rose McKentry

University of Maryland
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Hometown: White Plains, MD

Tolulope Ogunfuwa

Florida State University
Major: Electrical Engineering
Hometown: Jacksonville, FL

Trevor Goldston

2021 BLACK AMERICAN ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Students received a $40,000 Scholarship Award, paid $10,000 per school year.

A’marion Turner

Clemson University
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Hometown: Rockhill, SC

Bontu Abdullahi

Western Washington University
Major: Computer Science
Hometown: Tukwila, WA

Courage Lahban

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Hometown: Cameroon, Africa

Dolapo Ogbara

The Ohio State University
Major: Chemical Engineering
Hometown: Columbus, OH

Edward “Denzell” Dascanio

Georgia Institute of Technology
Major: Electrical Engineering
Hometown: Dallas, GA

Kianna Eddy

New York University
Major: Integrated Design & Media
Hometown: Ithaca, NY

Mamdooh Abdel Rhim

University of Southern California
Major: Astronautical Engineering
Hometown: Cape Coral, FL

"Everything I have today, I owe to BAES. Because of BAES, I can concentrate on developing my engineering abilities rather than simply figuring out how to pay for college. Thank you so much for the opportunity you have given to me and so many others!"

Trevor GoldstonBAES Scholarship Recipient

"You have lifted a burden off of me and my parent's shoulders and I truly couldn't be more grateful. Thank you for everything that you have done for me and minorities striving to achieve a post-secondary education."

Matthew SolomonBAES Grant Recipient

"Thanks to the BAES program, I’ve been exposed to a world of opportunity. This scholarship really helped alleviate some financial burdens associated with higher education."

Jade RasberryBAES Scholarship Recipient

"Without this program, I would not have been able to succeed as much as I have thus far. Not only did BAES allow me to attend the school of my dreams with absolutely zero college debt, but BAES was also able to partner me with a great engineer who is very successful in his field. "

Mamdooh Abdel-RhimBAES Scholarship Recipient

"Because of this scholarship program, I’ve been able to navigate college and know that there is a mentor and organization in my corner who are familiar with the college experience to support me through this new journey."

Rose McKentryBAES Mentorship Recipient

"This scholarship program has given me the chance to really focus on my education and work on building my connections at my university. Without as much monetary strain, I’ve been able to join different student organizations and clubs, and really focus on connecting with my professors more."

Toluloupe OgunfuwaBAES Scholarship Recipient

"Without this scholarship, cost may have prevented me from being able to attend my university and may have prevented me from making use of the many opportunities that come along with being a student here. Also, I received one of the most important resources I’ve received while in college, my mentor."

Omobolaji AlabiBAES Scholarship Recipient

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The benefits of being awarded the Black American Engineering Scholarship include a generous scholarship, professional support and a robust mentorship program. Learn more about the program and apply online by clicking the links below.