We are extremely proud of our current Scholars and our alumni. Our Scholars include aspiring lawyers, accountants, journalists, engineers, doctors, public policy makers, and entrepreneurs. Many of them have overcome significant hurdles to get where they are, and we know they will bring their energy and determination to their chosen fields.

Our alumni have graduated from a vast array of impressive colleges and universities. Many have gone on to pursue graduate studies in law, medicine, journalism, or other fields.

Many of our Scholars continue to give back to the Abramson family through financial contributions, board service, or our mentorship program. As the Foundation has evolved over the past two decades, many Scholars have reached back to help foster a new generation of D.C. students, continuing the legacy of Fred Abramson.

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The Abramson Scholarship Foundation currently supports more than 30 students at various stages of their college experience. We welcome a new class of first-year Scholars each spring — meet each class of our remarkable Scholars.

2024 Scholars

  • Justin, George Washington University
  • Priscila, Catholic University
  • Simaya, Spelman College
  • Ellis, Virginia Tech
  • Joshua, University of the District of Columbia
  • Naima, Syracuse University
  • Marianela, Fordham University
  • Stephanie, Barnard College

Danae, Radford University

Adan, American University (Myles and Julie Lynk Scholar)

Cindy, University of Wisconsin-Madison (Gladys Kessler Memorial Scholar)

Yohanna, American University (Beech Street Foundation Scholar)

Yuli, Trinity Washington University (Pamela Talkin Scholar)

Nyla, Spelman College (Joanne Doddy Huntley Scholar)

Gilderson, American University (Bruce C. Bereano Scholar)

Saul, George Mason University

Rediate, Lafayette College (Beech Street Foundation Scholar)

Shaina, Harvard University

Temitayo, Columbia University

Latoya, Fayetteville State University (Andrew L. Williams Scholar)

Glendi, Georgetown University

Segen, George Washington University (Blackhurst-Doddy Scholar)

Goodness, Catholic University

Laila, University of Miami (Lanny and Nancy Breuer Scholar)

Miajah, Oglethorpe University

Alexis, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Laniya, North Carolina State University

Ezinne, University of Pittsburgh

Joselyn, George Washington University

Cristian, Temple University (William & Louise Lerner Scholar)

Zannat, Georgetown University (Gladys Kessler Scholar)

Nathnael, Dartmouth College

Martin, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

Mikayla, North Carolina A&T State University

R'Nasia, North Carolina A&T State University

Amana, Pennsylvania State University

Sanjula, New York University (Dorothy Lione Scholar)

Pernell, Morgan State University

Ayiana, Spelman College

Daysha, Hampton University (Andrew L. Williams Scholar)

Sosina, American University

Joshua, George Washington University

Mekhai, University of Rochester

Sahara, Spelman College

Annia, George Washington University

Rasheda, Temple University

Alexis, University of the District of Columbia
Kalkidan, University of Chicago
Anthony, University of Chicago
Andrew, UC Berkeley
Jewel, North Carolina A&T State University (Janney Montgomery Scott Scholar)
India, Bates College (Adrienne Lande Rubin Scholar)
Diem, Lycoming College (Diane & Lowell Dodge Scholar)
Lauryn, George Washington University
Dylan, St. Mary's College of Maryland (Beech Street Foundation Scholar)
Nohemy, Georgetown University

Uzoamaka, Temple University
D’Onte, Morehouse College, Jerome Alexander Patterson Scholar
Tatiana, University of Maryland - College Park
Deverrick, Oberlin College
Ryneisha, Drexel University
Nya, North Carolina A & T University
Michelle, Trinity University, Beech Street Foundation Scholar
Samuel, Temple University
Jeovani, Frostburg State University

Ngwengang, Dartmouth College
Naujae, Temple University
Ahmad, Virginia Tech
Jennifer, Georgetown University
Sierra, Cornell University
Bethany, Radford University and Towson University
Sean, Case Western Reserve University, Quadrangle Scholar
Daniela, Smith College

Tesfaye, Pennsylvania State University
Marquese, North Carolina A & T University and Muskingum University, Venable Scholar
Lisa, University of Michigan, Quadrangle Scholar
Josca, New York University Tisch School of the Arts
Khalia, George Washington University, June Parks Lewis Scholar
Bakari, Morehouse College and Howard University
Myiah, Georgetown University
Karen, Delaware State University
Damiya, North Carolina Central University

Astra, Norfolk State University
Betel, Howard University
Asya, Seton Hall University, Quadrangle Scholar
Ahotep, Florida A & M University, Julie Walters and Sam Rose Scholar
Anthonya, University of California Los Angeles
Crystal, Pennsylvania State University, Julie Walters and Sam Rose Scholar
Alexis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Zion, Howard University, Danaher Scholar

Kibrebeal, Pennsylvania State University, Danaher Scholar
Alexis, Virginia Tech, Quadrangle Scholar
Tyriek, University of Wisconsin - Madison
DeShaun, Temple University
Erika, University of Kentucky
Jessica, University of Southern California

Monet, Bates College, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Scholar
Imhotepa, Temple University
Arnasha, North Carolina State University
Yue, University of Maryland
Earica, Syracuse University, Quadrangle Scholar
Roger, American University
Charleene, George Washington University
Rodrigo, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Nichelle, Temple University
Danielle, Virginia State University, Quadrangle Scholar
Christopher, Michigan State University
Hawi, George Mason University, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Scholar

Yasmine, Elon University
Omotayo, George Washington University, Quadrangle Scholar
Maria, Pennsylvania State University
Marcus, Clemson University
Darryl, Georgetown University

Abramson did not support any college freshmen in 2010, only Continuing Scholars as the Abramson program shifted from supporting students through their first year of college to providing support for all 4 years. Many of the Scholars who started with Abramson during 2008 and 2009 remained with the Foundation throughout their college years.

Sharnita, Towson University
Michelle, Florida A & M University and Virginia Commonwealth University
Markeytta, University of Virginia
Jelani, North Carolina A & T University
Charniqua, Clark Atlanta University
Qi Ling, James Madison University
Nico, Florida A & M University
Martez, Florida A & M University
Miya, Sarah Lawrence College

Jem, University of Maryland
Karyn, Michigan State University
Shalitha, Illinois Institute of Technology
Nathan, University of San Francisco,
Shamaya, George Washington University
Frank, James Madison University
Kalon, Pace University and Fordham University
David, Temple University
Louis, Pennsylvania State University and Catholic University
Anaia, Spelman College
Bianca, Trinity University
Kimberly, Virginia Tech
Sherise, University of the District of Columbia
Lily, George Mason University

Samrawit, Purdue University
Taneea, Bucknell University
Gilbert, Florida Institute of Technology
Brittany, University of Maryland
Jessica, Florida A & M University
Amanda, New York University
Berta, Barry University
Roxy, University of Pittsburgh
Brandy, Johnson C. Smith University
Toya, Bowie State University
Nicole, Georgia State University
Anh, Sewanee University
Jamaal, McDaniel College
Adela, George Mason University
Samantha, Frostburg State University
Shakeria, Salisbury University
Hedy, University of California Los Angeles
Charles, Lafayette College
Daniela, Stanford University
Ashley, Spelman College
Christina, Temple University
Michael, University of Pittsburgh
Cheng, James Madison University
Mingfei, University of Maryland

Selamawit, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Olutosin, Amherst College
Shanice, Pennsylvania State University
Hua, George Mason University
Qing, James Madison University
Danielle, University of South Florida
Marcellus, Virginia Commonwealth University
Justine, University of Pittsburgh
Antwain, Case Western Reserve University
Allison, Virginia Commonwealth University
Milton, Bucknell University
Kamelia, Hampton University
Janeese, St. John’s University
Pamela, Hood College
Howard, Hampton University
Rajaa, Bucknell University
Jasmine, Morgan State University
Robyn, Temple University
Chantayle, Trinity University
Jeremy, Pennsylvania State University - Altoona
Jeremy, Pennsylvania State University - Altoona
Andre, Pennsylvania State University - Berks
Long, George Mason University
James, Babson College
Jian, George Mason University

Hilina, Virginia Commonwealth University
Stacey, University of Delaware
Chymaria, Temple University
Anthony, Virginia Commonwealth University
Matthew, Virginia Tech
Charles, Georgetown University
Malika, Spelman College
Akosua, Spelman College
Fanchon, Temple University
Bryan Harris, Morgan State University
Leonard, Winston-Salem University
Justin, Stanford University
Leon, University of Maryland - Eastern Shore
Olaronke, Temple University
Al’Landrew, Virginia Tech
Kelvina, Delaware State University
Andrea, Susquehanna University
Justin, Morehouse College

Gameli, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Myo, University of Virginia
Natalie, University of Michigan
Fateema, Virginia Commonwealth University
Walter, Rowan University
Keturah, Howard University
Cherine, University of Michigan
Alvaro, George Mason University
Keyona, Trinity University
Randy, Morehouse College
Karen, Spelman College
Kasmin, Smith College
Delonte, North Carolina A & T University
Keith, Morehouse College
Manty, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Yina, George Mason University
Zainep, Dartmouth College
Lauren, Catholic University
Ernest, Ursinus College
Tiffany, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Zekita, Temple University
Devon, Morehouse College
Malaika, Temple University
Latoyya, Bennett College

Shukurat, Clark Atlanta University
Carlos, University of Pittsburgh - Bradford
Demika, University of the District of Columbia
Crystal, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Shuk-Kuen, University of Maryland
Michelle, Dartmouth College
Derwin, Stanford University
Kaylisha, University of Maryland - Eastern Shore
Tiffany, Delaware State University
Dominique, Virginia Union University
Kevin, Howard University
Wayne, U.S. Naval Academy
Trinh, George Washington University
Oluwalayomi, Johns Hopkins University
Bruce, Albright College
Glen, Albright College
Juan, Morehouse College
Lindsay, Amherst College
Shan-shan, George Mason University
Dominique, Rutgers University
Tiny, North Carolina A & T University
Yani, Stanford University

Myo-Pale, University of Denver
Lakia, Hood College
Chau, Cornell University
Stephanie, Columbia University
Crystal, Trinity College
Lawrence, Virginia State University
Ngoc-Dung, George Mason University
Darrell, North Carolina A & T University
D’Angelo, Hampton University
Stephanie, Syracuse University
Sahara, Mary Washington College
Cheryl, New York University
Alvin, Harvard University
Duriyyah, George Washington University
Rhonda, North Carolina Central University
Thu-Trang, George Mason University
Omolara, Pennsylvania State University
James, North Carolina A & T University
Phul, University of California Los Angeles – Irvine
Ayannie, Virginia Commonwealth University
Hien, Marymount University
Hope, Trinity College
Sheba, Virginia Commonwealth University
Robinnette Smith, Trinity College
Janice, Smith College
Marion, Howard University
Artilie, Princeton University

Arthur, University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill
Lynettra, Amherst College
Shana, Trinity College
Noemy, Mount St. Mary’s College
Elizabeth, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Benedicta, Bowdoin College
Elizabeth, Temple University
Thu Suong, Virginia Commonwealth University
Greisy, Cornell University
Sheree, Virginia Commonwealth University
Jomaile, Xavier University
Janice, American University
Munziba, George Washington University
Bettina, Lincoln University
Truc, George Washington University
Claudia, University of Pittsburgh
Chioma, Davidson College
Stacy, Hobart & William Smith College
Danesha, Norfolk State University
April, Harvard University
Vu Thien, University of Maryland
Joy, Virginia State University
Adalberto, St. Augustine’s College
Serna, Virginia Commonwealth University
Suria, University of Maryland

LaLaine, American University
Tiarra, Delaware State University
Elizabeth, Morgan State University
Sara, Brown University
Patrice, Hampton University
Tiane, Goucher College
Donald, Dartmouth College
Angelo, Vanderbilt University
Nolan, Virginia Commonwealth University
Dannita, George Washington University
Sharelle, University of Maryland – Baltimore
Jeffrey, Morehouse College
Yodit, Cedar Crest College

Karla, Emory University
Aaron, Williams College
Rashida, New York University
Dionyssus, George Washington University
Deanna, Xavier University
LaSha, Fisk University
Hanna, Fisk University

Anthony, Morgan State University
Nycole, Morgan State University
Leila, Drexel University
Anhdai, Marymount College
Thunga, Marymount College
Leidi, Trinity College
Kellie, Delaware State University
Charles, Swarthmore College

Christina, Marymount University
Lamar, University of Illinois
Megan, Williams College
Jeanette, Wilberforce University

Jamila, Brown University
Keith, Shepherd College
Cinnamon, DePauw University

Tiwana, Howard University
Henry, Hobart & William Smith College
Kia, Hampton University
Latonya, Wellesley College
Deborah, Dartmouth College
Vera, Yale University
Seyi, New York University
Bobbie, University of Pittsburgh
Giuliette, Wellesley College

Jocelyn, Cornell University
Jacqueline, Princeton University
Hsiu-Mei, Macalester College

David, University of Pittsburgh
Deidre, University of Southern California
Christopher, George Washington University
Rhondee, Spelman College
Kevin, Lincoln University