The Helping Project is proud to present the next generation of game-changing engineers.
MEET THE RECIPIENTS
2023 RECIPIENTS

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

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

Brock Bownds
University: Harvey Mudd College
Major: Civil Engineering
Hometown: Bakersfield, CA

Broderick Bownds
University: Harvey Mudd College
Major: Civil Engineering
Hometown: Bakersfield, CA

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

Moti Binyam
University: Rice University
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Hometown: Dallas, TX
2022 RECIPIENTS

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

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

Jade Rasberry
University: Virginia Commonwealth University
Major: Chemical Engineering
Hometown: Stafford, VA

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

Omobolaji Alabi
University: Fordham University
Major: Electrical Engineering
Hometown: Alpharetta, GA

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

Trevor Goldston
University: North Carolina State University/UNC Asheville
Major: Electrical Engineering
Hometown: Asheboro, NC

Rose McKentry
University: University of Maryland
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Hometown: White Plains, MD
2021 RECIPIENTS

A’marion Turner
University: Clemson University
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Hometown: Rockhill, SC

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

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

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

Edward “Denzell” Dascanio
University: Georgia Institute of Technology
Major: Electrical Engineering
Hometown: Dallas, GA

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

Mamdooh Abdel Rhim
University: University of Southern California
Major: Astronautical Engineering
Hometown: Cape Coral, FL
ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE MERIT AWARDS
Students receive $5,000 one-time scholarship.

Mark Jones Jr
University: North Carolina State University
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Hometown: Warrenton, NC
ENGINEERING DISTINCTION MERIT AWARDS
Students receive $2,000 one-time scholarship or a new laptop computer.

Keenon Shields
University: Virginia Tech
Major: Electrical Engineering
Hometown: Midlothian, VA

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

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