Congratulations to the 2018-2019 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 have been awarded from a $300,000 fund. 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:
Akiyana Amos
Nicarra Bailey
Le Nericka Beasley
Cinthya Bolanos
Jada Bowie
Raven Boyce
Danielle Cannon
Jessica Cardenas
Kirsten Carter
Sainna Christian
Jerriney Clinton
Kaylee Crawford
Jessica Cura
Camisha Farley
Jamaya Fleming
Olivia Floyd
Terrika Fultz
April Gathright
Shira Grant
Takmyla Harris
Keyana Hawkins
Candace Hayes
Jameka Hayes
Caroline Hoff
Yakeima Holliman
Maya Jackson
Sierra Jackson
Tyra Jackson
Tatiana Johnson
Itzel Juarez
Mallori King
Thao Anh La
Nadiah Lawrence
Ricki Le
Dominique Lewis
Nicole Li
Errika Little
Mimi Lofton
Karla Lopez
Asha Love
Gabrielle Love
Amy Madjlesi
Maggie Makris
Cecilia Martinez
Shontris Mason
Chloe McNeil
Caroline Miller
Raushanah Morgan
Mya Morrow
Qimmah Muhammad
Lidia Olivera
Dinobi Onyeagocha
Briana Palmer
Gwen Parry
Krisana Patrick
Hannah Piecuch
Shelby Powe
Maritza Rincon
Adrienne Rodriquez
Darah Rogers
GareAna Rosebud
Sha’neria Sanders
MiKayla Shaffer
Kierra Smith
Rahni Stewart
Desiree Stout
Ashlynn Taylor
Lauren Taylor
Kirbi Tucker
Jessica Warren
Kasey Washington
Victoria Watson
Shanbria Webster
Skyy Wheat
Jyra White
Kierra Whitelow
Tierney Wilks
Megan Williams
Mia Williams
Trinity Worthy
Maryam Wright