Making A Difference Foundation (MADF) of Tacoma, Washington announces its 2024 scholarship awards to fifteen students attending college throughout the nation.
For over two decades, the 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 longstanding commitment: “Education opens doors to opportunities that can transform not only individual lives but entire communities. Through this scholarship program, we are proud to continue supporting passionate young adults as they pursue their goals and contribute to a better world. We believe that investing in their future is an investment in the future of us all.”
The Making A Difference Foundation (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, with individual students receiving $1,500 to help cover college expenses, such as tuition, books, supplies, and room and board.
Anthony Brown
Anthony Brown – pursuing a bachelor’s degree with a major in applied health and fitness with a goal of becoming a strong leader in the world of sports medicine and inspiring others to achieve their goals by leading by example. He’s attending Portland State University.
Hannah Brogan
Hannah Brogan – is pursuing business classes and cosmetology with the goal of running her own salon and starting a mobile service to give homeless people free haircuts. She is attending Clover Park Technical College.
Anthony Brown
Lauryn Davis – pursuing a degree in nursing. She is attending Winston-Salem University.
Mister Beavers
Mister Beavers — pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business to become a real estate agent. He is attending the University of Arizona.
Austin Adebayo Collins
Austin Adebayo Collins – majoring in interdisciplinary studies with the goal of supporting the youth in his community by creating a scholarship or nonprofit that provides students with exposure to new opportunities. He is attending the University of California Berkeley.
Alexander Collins
Alexander Collins – majoring in law with the goal of working the front office of a major league sports team., reaching the position of President of Basketball Operations or the team’s General Counsel. He is attending Texas Southern University.
Angeline Cifelli
Angeline Cifelli – majoring in psychology with the goal of helping others in the therapy field. She is attending Gonzaga University.
Augustine Cifelli
Augustine Cifelli – pursuing a bachelor’s degree in international business to travel the world and become a global risk management director. He is attending Washington State University.
Josie Lucien
Josie Lucien – pursuing a bachelor’s degree with a major in computer science and health informatics with a goal of working in healthcare to digitize our healthcare systems. She is attending the University of Victoria
Adyne Nolan
Adyne Nolan – majoring in business administration with the goal of growing her nail tech business and creating a shop that will provide a space where other entrepreneurs can operate their businesses. She is attending Los Angeles Harbor College.
ZaNae Ware
ZaNae Ware – pursuing a degree in business and marketing with the goal of having her own fashion company. She is attending Mott Community College.
Alynn Keva Harris Cobbinah
Alynn Keva Harris Cobbinah – majoring in music and business with a goal of working in apparel design and development. She is attending Seattle Central College.
Calyx Leanna Hall
Calyx Leanna Hall – majoring in illustration and creative writing with the goal of making her own graphic novel series with her drawing and writing skills. She is attending Otis College of Art and Design.
Sarai Hanna Marie Elder
Sarai Hanna Marie Elder – majoring in political science and psychology with plans to attend law school with the goal of becoming a lawyer. She is attending the University of California Los Angeles.
Aaliyah Boston
Aaliyah Boston – majoring in social welfare with the goal of receiving her Doctorate and then opening up her own practice in urban and low-income areas made up of black and brown doctors or doctors that grew up in poverty to reflect the community they are serving. She is attending the University of Washington Tacoma Campus.
More information and short biographies of each individual scholarship recipient can be found on Making A Difference Foundation’s website at https://www.themadf.org. For students interested in applying, information about the scholarship program, including application requirements and deadlines, is on MADF’s website. Eligibility requirements include being a U.S. citizen, demonstrating a financial need, and being enrolled in an accredited college, school, or university. Past scholarship awardees can apply annually up to a maximum of 4 years. Photos of scholarship winners are available upon request.