The Southeast Chapter of Blacks In Government (B.I.G.) announced that they will award a total of $7,750 in scholarships to nine highly motivated and deserving students; seven are high school graduates and two are currently enrolled in college.
This year marks the 17th consecutive year the chapter has provided scholarships and the 12th year in which at least three scholarships in the amount of $1,000 have been awarded. One of the stated goals of the chapter is to help young people in their educational and career pursuits. Our future leaders, both male and female, must be prepared to think critically and solve problems. College and or trade school is a perfect training ground for those abilities to mature.
The following recipients will be acknowledged at our 24th Annual Family BBQ at Jefferson Park, Seattle (Beacon Hill). The festivities begin at noon with the awards ceremony starting at 2:00 pm.
The Southeast BIG Chapter will award scholarships to the following 2019 high school graduates: Kaija Corry, a graduate of Central Kitsap H.S., who will be attending the University of Washington; Sienna Fatuesi, a graduate of Kent Meridian H.S., who will be attending Howard University; Mahamadou Sylla, a graduate of the Seattle World School, who will be attending South Seattle College; Tamika Barbee-Welch, a graduate of Renton H.S., who will be attending Howard University; Leila Adams, a graduate of Garfield H.S., who will be attending Washington State University; Deja Blankenship, a graduate of Cleveland H.S., who will be attending South Seattle College; and Taviyah Dillion-Wilson, a graduate of Chief Sealth H.S., who will be attending Washington State University.
In addition, the chapter will award scholarships to Kyla Marks and Andre Grady, both of whom currently attend Washington State University.
The recipients will be acknowledged during an awards ceremony that will take place during the chapter’s Annual Family BBQ at Seattle’s Jefferson Park on July 13.
