Congratulations to the 2019-2020 Step Ahead Scholarship Recipients!
The Step Ahead Scholarship program is dedicated to recognizing and providing financial support for promising young women from the greater Memphis community who are committed to public service in the areas of academic success and effective, responsible life planning.
SInce its inception in 2014, $1,000,000 has been awarded to outstanding young women in the Memphis community. Multiple scholarships of at least $2,000 are awarded. Awards are based on strength of application and estimated financial need. Each award is a one-time, annual scholarship—but recipients are encouraged to maintain good academic status and reapply each year as needed.
The program is a collaborative effort of A Step Ahead Foundation and Girls Inc. of Memphis that supports each organization’s commitment to encouraging the educational advancement and leadership development of young women in the greater Memphis area. A third partner, Bank Tennessee, manages the scholarship program.
Here are this year’s winners:
Nicarra Bailey
Stephanie Bobo
Jada Bowie
Raven Boyce
Madison Burton
Danielle Cannon
Kirsten Carter
Erica Cathey
Autumn Conway
Christina Elliott
Jamaya Fleming
April Gaithright
Kyler Hall
Takymlya Harris
Kayla Hawkins
Jameka Hayes
Keleigh Henry
Sally Hoff
Amanda Ibrahim
Sierra Jackson
Jada Jenkins
Tatiana Johnson
Selena Jones
Sophia Kchouk
Thao La
Constance Lewis
Nicole Li
Errica Little
Asha Love
Maggie Makris
Nicara McKenzie
Chloe McNeil
Maya Morris
Mya Morrow
Qimmah Muhammad
Lidia Olvera
Christa Palms
Tomeka Patterson
Gerita Perry
Tianna Powell
Adrienne Rodriguez
GareAna Rosebud
MiKayla Shaffer
Victoria Taylor
Haley Thomas
Alexis Tidwell
Lataysha Walker
Taylor Washington
Jonisha Winston
Trinity Worthy