Making A Difference Foundation (MADF) has announced the 2025 recipients of its annual scholarship program, awarding scholarships to 46 promising students, the largest scholarship class ever, who are pursuing higher education across the country. These scholarships support students in achieving their academic and professional goals, particularly those who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to their communities and personal growth.

This year’s recipients represent a wide range of academic interests and institutions, including community colleges, technical schools, and state colleges.

For over 20 years, Making A Difference Foundation has been dedicated to empowering college-bound students by providing the resources they need to create positive change in their lives and communities.

Ahndrea Blue, MADF’s president and founder, emphasized the organization’s long-standing commitment.

“Education opens doors to opportunities that can transform not only individual lives but entire communities. We are thrilled to expand our scholarship program this year to support even more future leaders. Each of these students embodies resilience, purpose, and a commitment to making a difference,” she said.

MADF supports education by providing annual scholarships to individuals pursuing higher education. In addition, the organization collaborates with schools, nonprofits, churches, and other programs by offering financial contributions to their educational initiatives. Scholarships are awarded through the MADF Scholarship Selection Committee to help individual students cover college expenses, such as tuition, books, supplies, and room and board.

Since its founding, MADF has awarded scholarships to hundreds of students through its commitment to helping individuals access the basic needs of life, including education.

For more information, including eligibility, application requirements, and deadlines, visit MADF’s website at www.themadf.org.

The 2025 MADF Scholarship recipients are:

Armani Alcazar – California State University Fullerton

Rahail Alem – Columbia University

Glenn Anglim – College of Alameda

Tyler Barnes – UC Berkeley

Mister Beaver – University of Arizona

Rebecca Bolekimo-Mboma – Washington State University

Aaliyah Boston – University of Washington Tacoma

Michael Brice – Western Washington Universtiy

Anthony Brown – Portland State University

Patience Brown – University of Oregon

Angleline Cifelli – Gonzaga University

Augustine Cifelli – Washington State University

Alexander Collins – Thurgood Marshall School of Law

K’Maria Cowains – University of California Riverside

Kahlomo Cunningham – Gonzaga University

Sehku Cunningham – Grays Harbor College

Lauryn Davis – Seattle Central College

Aliyah Di’quan-McRae – University of Washington Seattle

Kisa Dupe – Howard University

Sarai Elder – University of California Los Angeles

Ubah Farah – Seattle Central College

Anita Garcia-Sorg – Tacoma Community College

Tracy Gichuru – Tacoma Community College

Samuel Gilchrist – Sacramento State University

Raymond C. Lucien – Bellevue College

Khaleeq McNeill – Clover Park Technical College

Japhia McRae – Seattle University

Nia Mobley – Tacoma Community College

Ayanna Mohamed – Everett Community College

Adyne Nolan – Los Angeles Harbor College

Jean Ella Rardin – Tacoma Community College

Jeannette Rardin – Bates Technical College

Calyx Hall – Otis College of Art and Design

Alynn Harris-Cobbinah – Seattle Central College

Hedia T’Erra Lewis – South Carolina State University

Josie Lucien – University of Victoria (Canada)

Araeya Reed – University of Southern California

Olivia Riggs – Seattle Pacific University

Scott Rose Jr. – University of Washington Tacoma

Leilani Sallier – Louisiana State University

Krimson Solis – University of Washington Tacoma

Zion Jesus Taito – La Sierra University

Tera Williams – University of Washington Seattle

Reggie Witherspoon III – University of Oregon

Alexander Woodson – University of Washington Tacoma

Joileeah Worley – University of Southern California