MINNESOTA COPE PROGRAM

Vision: Creating Opportunities for Post-secondary Enrollment for all Youth
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Activities

The Minnesota COPE Program is a community outreach organization designed to encourage students to pursue a college education. The organization arranges and provides the necessary tutoring and/or mentoring programs to assure that students achieve their highest academic, personal and professional goals. Our main objective is to assist Scholars with their career goals and activities in preparing them for a successful transition to post-secondary educational programs of their choice.


What We Offer:

•  ACT/SAT college-preparatory classes offered by the University Of Minnesota (Twin Cities), local high schools, and
community organizations; 

•  Field trips, college fairs, and college tours;

•  Financial-aid workshops, financial planning and/or financial literacy seminars;

•  Assist with filling out college admission and financial aid application;

•  Health and wellness seminars;

•  Volunteer community service projects; and,

•  An Annual COPE Scholarship Program/Fundraiser to recognize Scholars’ accomplishments.

 

  1. Waadaa Girma Daka, Farmington Senior High/Farmington, Minnesota – Class of 2021; Junior @ Carleton College, Northfield, Minnesota ($750.00, Travel Award to Madrid, Spain);sponsored by Sam’s Club/Apple Valley, Minnesota.  Also, $250.00 sponsored by Inver Grove Toyota.

  2. Tajelle Denise Ruth Freeman, DeLaSalle High School/Minneapolis, Minnesota – Class of 2022; Sophomore @ Mount Saint Mary’s University, Los Angeles, California ($1,000.00, Laura Mae Robins Participation Award); sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Aaron (Althea) Rupert, Saint Paul, Minnesota; and ($1,000.00, Outstanding Volunteer Community Service); sponsored by GoFundMe – PayPal Giving Funds.

  3. Niftalem Mekasha Kassa, Gibson Youth Academy, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Class of 2022; Sophomore @ Mankato State University, Mankato, Minnesota ($1,000.00, Juanita Jones Barnes Highest GPA Award Award); sponsored by Wal-Mart/Lakeville, Minnesota; also $100.00, GoFundMe – PayPal Giving Funds.

  4. Aniyah Helena Rose Reuben, Minnehaha Academy/Minneapolis, Minnesota – Class of 2023; Freshman @ Rochester Community and Technical College, Rochester, Minnesota ($1,000.00, Cynthia Lynn Makens Fearnly Outstanding Community Volunteer Award);sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. William Leonard (Diana Miller) Makens/Fredericksburg, Texas.   Also, a Laptop Computer, sponsored by UCare/Minneapolis, valued at $550.00.

  5. Ariyon Geonni Reuben, North Community High/Minneapolis, Minnesota – Class of 2023; Freshman @ Dakota County Technical College, Rosemount, Minnesota ($1,000.00, Charlene Janese Leftwich Pinckney Participation Award); sponsored by Sam’s Club/White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Also, a Laptop Computer sponsored by UCare/Minneapolis, valued at $550.00.

  6. William Lloyd Walker III, Breck School/Golden Valley, Minnesota – Class of 2023; Freshman @ the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina ($1,000.00, Juanita Jones Barnes Highest GPA Award); sponsored by Sam’s Club/Maple Grove, Minnesota. Also, $600.00, for Outstanding Volunteer Community Service at Breck School/Community); sponsored by GoFundMe – PayPal Giving Funds.
College Tour – Travel Award / 2023
  1. Kevin James Armstrong II, Breck School/Golden Valley, Minnesota – Class of 2023; ($350.00, College Tour Award); sponsored by MVS, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin (Valerie) Scroggins/Edina, Minnesota.

  2. Lauren Brooke Dodd, Minnehaha Academy High/Minneapolis, Minnesota – Class of 2025 ($200.00, ACT/SAT Award), Sponsored by the National Empowerment Group; Also ($300.00, College Tour Award); sponsored by MVS, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin (Valerie) Scroggins/Edina, Minnesota.

  3. Courtney Adwoa Odonkor, Champlin Park High/Champlin, Minnesota – Class of 2024 ($500.00, College Tour and ACT/SAT Awards); sponsored by Ms. Michele Harris Tanghe family.

  4. Daniel Marron Sampsell, Breck School/Golden Valley, Minnesota – Class of 2023; Freshman @ Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, California ($300.00, College Tour Award); sponsored by MVS, Inc. and Mrs. Melvin (Valerie) Scroggins/Edina, Minnesota. Also, an iPad valued at $400.00 for Outstanding Participation with COPE, sponsored by Target/Twin Cities. 

Note: Student and family donated award back to the organization.

Books and Materials / 2023
  1. Huda Mahamed Ali, Higher Ground Academy/Saint Paul, Minnesota – Class of 2022; Junior @ the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota ($350.00, Books and Materials), sponsored by MVS, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin (Valerie) Scroggins/Edina, Minnesota.

  2. Briella Benedicta Binga, Champlin Park High/Champlin, Minnesota – Class of 2023; Freshman @ North Hennepin Community College, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota ($400.00, Books and Materials); sponsored by GoFundMe – PayPal Giving Funds.

  3. Zariya Marie Grace Caldwell,DeLaSalle High School/Minneapolis, Minnesota – Class of 2022; Sophomore @ Columbia College Chicago, Illinois ($400.00, Award for Books and Materials); sponsored by GoFundMe – PayPal Giving Funds.

  4. Reiss Woodland Calvin, Woodbury Senior High/Woodbury, Minnesota – Class of 2021; Junior @ the University of California/Santa Barbara, California ($300.00, Awards for Books and Materials); sponsored by GoFundMe – PayPal Giving Funds.

  5. Giavonna Komecia Cooper, Park Senior High/Cottage Grove, Minnesota – Class of 2021; Junior @ Xavier University, New Orleans, Louisiana ($600.00 Award for Books and Materials), sponsored by GoFundMe – PayPal Giving Funds.

  6. Kaayana Aneyka Gillard, Central High/Saint Paul, Minnesota – Class of 2021; Sophomore @ Saint Paul, College ($500.00, Books and Materials); sponsored by GoFundMe – PayPal Giving Funds.

  7. Cristina Marie Harbaugh Mazier, Home School/Prior Lake, Minnesota – Class of 2021; Junior @ the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis ($300.00, Books and Materials); sponsored by GoFundMe – PayPal Giving Funds; and a Laptop Computer valued @ $500.00; sponsored by Dr. Mary Tanghe and family.

  8. Galen Scott McKenna, South High/Minneapolis, Minnesota – Class of 2021; Junior @ Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, Florida ($500.00, Award for Books and Materials); sponsored by Ms. Janet Warness, Esq., Minneapolis, Minnesota.  Also, $200.00 sponsored by GoFundMe – PayPal Giving Funds.

  9. Nicholas Mathias Miller, Saint Paul Central High/Saint Paul, Minnesota – Class of 2020; Sophomore @      Century Community College, White Bear Lake, Minnesota ($500.00, Award for Books and Materials); sponsored by GoFundMe – PayPal Giving Funds. Also, an iPad valued at $400.00 for Outstanding Participation with COPE, sponsored by UCare/Minneapolis.

  10. Yaseen Abdul-Hakeem Muhammad, Higher Ground Academy/Saint Paul, Minnesota – Class of 2023; Freshmen @ Augsburg University ($325.00, Books and Materials); sponsored by GoFundMe – PayPal.

  11. Kahn Kavez Powell II, DeLaSalle High School/Minneapolis, Minnesota – Class of 2022; Sophomore @ North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, North Carolina ($250.00, Books and Materials); sponsored by Walmart Oak Park/Stillwater, Minnesota.

  12. Moriah Symone Pye, Math and Science Academy/Woodbury, Minnesota – Class of 2022; Sophomore @ Century Community College, White Bear Lake, Minnesota ($250.00, Awards Books and Materials); sponsored by Sam’s/Apple Valley, Minnesota.

  13. De’Jaun Dupree Simmons, DeLaSalle High School/Minneapolis, Minnesota – Class of 2022; Sophomore @ Hampton University, Hampton, Virginia ($250.00, Awards for Books and Materials); sponsored by Walmart Oak Park/Stillwater, Minnesota.

  14. Allemu Awano Slattery, Great River Senior High/Saint Paul, Minnesota – Class of 2021; Junior @ The University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota ($300.00, Books and Materials); sponsored by GoFundMe – PayPal Giving Funds.

  15. CeCe Bih Che Tita, Rosemount Senior High/Rosemount, Minnesota – Class of 2021; Junior @ Carleton College, Northfield, Minnesota (275.00, Books and Materials); sponsored by GoFundMe -PayPal Giving Funds.
Educational Partners / Others

  1. Captain Thomas Bailey, resides in Minneapolis, Minnesota – scholarship funds to assist community youth in Aviation ($500.00, Thomas Bailey Aviation Award); sponsored by Walmart Oak Park/Stillwater, Minnesota.

  2. Jaylen Fitzgerald McDaniels, Senior @ Jackson State University, Jackson, Mississippi ($500.00, Awards Books and Materials); sponsored by donors from Mississippi and Alumni Members.

  3. Ashton Timorris McLin, Sophomore @ Jackson State University, Jackson, Mississippi ($500.00, Awards Books and Materials); sponsored by donors from Jackson, Mississippi, and Alumni Members.  

  4. Aysia Shandrea Woodson, Tartan Senior High/Oakdale, Minnesota – Class of 2023; Freshmen @ Jackson State University, Jackson, Mississippi ($500.00, Books and Materials); sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. William Leonard (Diana Miller) Makens/Fredericksburg, Texas.

  5. Jackson State University, English, and Foreign Language Department ($600.00, Books and Materials for JSU   Students); sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. William Leonard (Diana Miller) Makens/Fredericksburg, Texas.

Scholarships & Awards from Grants/Other: 

    • $500.00, Mrs. Michele Harris Tanghe/family;
    • $2,200.00, Mr. & Mrs. Williams (Diana) Makens;
    • $1,000.00, Mr. & Mrs. Aaron (Althea) Rupert; 
    • $1,500.00, Mr. & Mrs. Melvin (Valerie) Scroggins; 
    • $5,500.00, Walmart Foundation Community Grant’s Program; 
    • $1,500.00, UCare/Minneapolis, sponsored two Laptops and one iPad for Scholars; 
    • $500.00, Target/Twin Cities sponsored one iPad for a Scholar;  
    • $500.00, Dr. Mary Tanghe/family, sponsored one Laptop for a Scholar;
    • PayPal Giving Fundraiser/GoFundMe, Funds paid to COPE  =  $5,968.95; 
    • Scholarships paid out to Students  =  $5,700.00

top scholars 2022
  1. Tajelle Denise Ruth Freeman, DeLaSalle High School/Minneapolis, Minnesota – Class of 2022; Freshman @ Saint Mary’s University, Los Angeles, California ($1,000.00 Juanita Jones Barnes Highest GPA Award); sponsored by Mrs. Evelyn Wood-Trout, Honda–Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota. Also, an iPad valued at $400.00 for Outstanding Volunteer Community Service, sponsored by UCare Minneapolis, Minnesota; and a Bonus Award of $500.00, sponsored by Mr, David Maggitt, Owner/State Farm Insurance, Golden Valley, Minnesota.

  2. Cristina Marie Harbaugh Mazier, Home School/Prior Lake, Minnesota – Class of 2021; Sophomore @ The University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota ($1,000.00, Juanita Jones Barnes Highest GPA Award Award); sponsored by Sam’s Club/Apple Valley, Minnesota. Also, an iPad valued at $400.00 for Outstanding Volunteer Community Service, sponsored by Target, Twin Cities.

  3. DaVonna Symone Moore-Middleton, Saint Agnes School/Saint Paul, Minnesota – Class of 2022; Freshman University of Saint Thomas, Minneapolis, Minnesota ($1,000.00 Charlene Janese Leftwich Pinckney Participation Award); sponsored by Vermillion Elevator. Also, a laptop computer valued at $500.00; sponsored by UCare Minneapolis, Minnesota.

  4. Kahn Kavez Powell II, DeLaSalle High School/Minneapolis, Minnesota – Class of 2022; Freshman @ North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, North Carolina ($1,000.00, Cynthia Lynn Makens Fearnly Outstanding Community Volunteer Award); sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Leonard (Diana Miller) Makens/Frederickburg, Texas.  Also, $500.00 toward a laptop computer sponsored by Dr. Mary Tanghe and family/Edina, Minnesota.

  5. De’Jaun Dupree Simmons, DeLaSalle High School/Minneapolis, Minnesota – Class of 2022; Freshman @ Hampton University, Hampton, Virgina ($1,000.00, Laura Mae Robins Participation Award); sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Aaron (Althea) Rupert. Also, a laptop computer valued at $500.00, sponsored by an anonymous donor.

  6. Zariya Marie Grace Caldwell, DeLaSalle High School/Minneapolis, Minnesota – Class of 2022; Freshman @ Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, Illinois ($600.00 Book and Materials); sponsored by Sam’s Club/White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Also, a laptop computer valued at $500.00 for Volunteer Community Service at DeLaSalle; sponsored by UCare, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
College Tour – Travel Award / 2022
  1. Kevin James Armstrong II, Breck School/Golden Valley, Minnesota – Class of 2023, ($400.00 Spring, Athletic College Tour Award); sponsored by Walmart Oak Park/Stillwater Minnesota.

  2. Tajelle Denise Ruth Freeman, DeLaSalle High School/Minneapolis, Minnesota – Class of 2022, Freshmen @ Saint Mary’s University, Los Angeles, California ($300.00 College Tour Award); sponsored by Ms. Michele Harris Tanghe and family/Saint Paul, Minnesota.

  3. Catherine Margaret Walker, Breck School/Golden Valley, Minnesota – Class of 2025, ($300.00 College Tour Award); sponsored by Ms. Michele Harris Tanghe family/Saint Paul, Minnesota

  4. William Lloyd Walker III, Breck School/Golden Valley, Minnesota – Class of 2023, ($300.00 College Tour Award); sponsored by Walmart Oak Park/Stillwater, Minnesota.
Books and Materials / 2022 Fall Semester
  1. Reiss Woodland Calvin, Woodbury Senior High/Woodbury, Minnesota – Class of 2021, Sophomore @ Ventura College, Ventura, California ($250.00, Books and Materials); sponsored by Walmart Oak Park/Stillwater, Minnesota.

  2. Josiah Allen Christopher, Highland Park High/Saint Paul, Minnesota – Class of 2021, Sophomore @ Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, Texas ($250.00 Books and Materials); sponsored by Walmart Oak Park/Stillwater, Minnesota.

  3. Giavonna Komecia Cooper, Park Senior High/Cottage Grove, Minnesota – Class of 2021, Junior @ Xavier University, New Orleans, Louisiana ($275.00 Books and Materials); sponsored by Walmart Oak Park/Stillwater, Minnesota.

  4. Valentino Lenwood Cooper, High School for Recording Arts/Saint Paul, Minnesota – Class of 2019, Sophomore @ Dunwoody School of Technology, Minneapolis, Minnesota ($250.00 Books and Materials); sponsored by Walmart/Lakeville, Minnesota.

  5. Waadaa Girma Daka, Farmington Senior High/Farmington, Minnesota – Class of 2021, Sophomore @ Carlson Carleton College, Northfield, Minnesota ($250.00 Book and Materials); sponsored by Walmart /Lakeville, Minnesota.

  6. Adreanna Dashay Dupree, Irondale Senior High/New Brighton, Minnesota – Class of 2021, Sophomore @ North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota ($250.00 Books and Materials) sponsored by MVS, Inc. (Mr. Melvin and Mrs. Valerie Scroggins/Edina, Minnesota.

  7. Lance Anthony Pye, Math and Science Academy/Woodbury, Minnesota– Class of 2020, Junior @ North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, North Carolina ($250.00 Cynthia Lynn Makens Fearnley Outstanding Volunteer Award), sponsored by MVS, Inc. (Mr. Melvin and Mrs. Valerie Scroggins/Edina, Minnesota.

  8. Moriah Symone Pye, Math and Science Academy/Woodbury, Minnesota– Class of 2022, Freshmen @ Century Community College, White Bear Lake, Minnesota ($250.00 Cynthia Lynn Makens Fearnley Outstanding Volunteer Award), sponsored MVS, Inc. (Mr. Melvin and Mrs. Valerie Scroggins/Edina, Minnesota.

  9. Jasmine Naomi Rowe, Twin Cities Academy/Saint Paul, Minnesota – Class of 2019, Junior @ Metro State University, Saint Paulz, Minnesota ($250.00, Award for Books and Materials); sponsored by MVS, Inc. (Mr. Melvin and Mrs. Valerie Scroggins/Edina, Minnesota.)

  10. Allemu Awano Stattery, Great River Senior High/Saint Paul, Minnesota– Class of 2021, Sophomore @ the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota ($300.00 Books and Materials); Sam’s Club/White Bear Lake, Minnesota.

  11. CeCe Bih Che Tita, Rosemount Senior High/Rosemount, Minnesota – Class of 2021, Sophomore @ Carleton College, Northfield, Minnesota ($360.00, Books and Materials); sponsored by Walmart/Lakeville, Minnesota.
2022 Educational Partners / Others
  1. Captain Thomas Bailey, resides in Minneapolis, Minnesota – scholarship funds to assist community youth in Aviation; $500.00 sponsored by MVS, Inc. (Mr. Melvin and Mrs. Valerie Scroggins/Edina, Minnesota.)

  2. Jaylen Fitzgerald McDaneils, Junior @ Jackson State University, Jackson, Mississippi . ($500.00 Books and Materials) sponsored by donors from Jackson, Mississippi.

  3. Ashton Timorris McLin, Freshman @ Jackson State University, Jackson, Mississippi ($500.00  Books and Materials) sponsored by donors from Jackson, Mississippi.

  4. Jackson State University (JSU) English and Foreign Language Department ($600.00 Books and Materials for JSU Students); sponsored by Mr. William Leonard Makens, and Mrs. Diana Miller Makens/Fredericksburg, Texas.

Top Scholarship Recipients for 2021

Reiss Woodland Calvin
Reiss Woodland Calvin
Waadaa Girma Daka
Waadaa Girma Daka
Christina Harbaugh Mazier
Christina Harbaugh Maizer
Monique Harbaugh Mazier
Monique Harbaugh Maizer
Allemu Slattery~2
Alemu Slattery
Cece Bih Che Tita
CeCe Bih Che Tita
  1. Reiss Woodland Calvin, Woodbury Senior High/Woodbury, Minnesota – Class of 2021; Freshmen @ Ventura College, Ventura, California ($1,000.00, Laura Mae Robins Participation Award); sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Aaron (Althea) Rupert.

     

  2. Giavonna Komecia Cooper (not pictured), Park Senior High/Cottage Grove, Minnesota – Class of 2021; Sophomore @ Xavier University, New Orleans, LA ($1,000.00, Jay William Hughes Participation Award); sponsored by Walmart/Vadnais Heights, Minnesota.

     

  3. Waadaa Girma Daka, Farmington Senior High/Farmington, Minnesota – Class of 2021; Freshmen @ Carleton College, Northfield, Minnesota ($1,000.00, Juanita Jones Barnes Highest GPA Award); sponsored by Walmart/Lakeville, Minnesota; and an iPad valued at $400.00 for Outstanding Volunteer Community Service, sponsored by Target, Twin Cities.

     

  4. Adreanna Dashay Dupree (not pictured), Irondale Senior High/New Brighton, Minnesota – Class of 2021; Freshmen @ North Dakota State University ($1,000.00, Cynthia Lynn Makens Fearnly Outstanding Community Volunteer Award); sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Leonard William (Diana Miller) Makens. Also, a laptop computer, valued at $500.00, sponsored by Dr. Mary Tanghe and family.

     

  5. Cristina Marie Harbaugh Mazier, Home School/Prior Lake, Minnesota – Class of 2021; Freshmen @ the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities ($1,000.00, Juanita Jones Barnes Highest GPA Award); sponsored by Sam’s Club/Apple Valley, Minnesota.

  6. Allemu Awano Stattery, Great River Senior High/Saint Paul, Minnesota – Class of 2021; Freshmen @ the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities ($1,000.00, Juanita Jones Barnes Highest GPA Award); sponsored by Sam’s Club/White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Also, a laptop computer valued @ $500.00 for Outstanding Volunteer Community Service, sponsored by UCare, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

     

  7. Allemu Awano Stattery, Great River Senior High/Saint Paul, Minnesota – Class of 2021; Freshmen @ the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities ($1,087.00, Charlene Janese Leftwich Pinckney Participation Award); sponsored by GOFUNDME – Project set-up by Allemu to raise funds for himself and other Scholars. Also, a ‘Bonus Award’ of $500.00; sponsored by the GOFUNDME Project.

     

  8. CeCe Bih Che Tita, Rosemount Senior High/Rosemount, Minnesota – Class of 2021; Freshmen @ Carleton College, Northfield, Minnesota ($1,000.00, Juanita Jones Barnes Highest GPA Award); sponsored by MVS, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin (Valerie) Scroggins are owners of MVS, Inc..
Educational Partners
  1. Jackson State University (JSU), ($1,000.00, to English and Foreign Language Department), Ms. Dorothy’s 50th Golden Celebration; sponsored by Alumni benefactors living in Mississippi and other states.

     

  2. Jackson State University (JSU), ($1,000.00 Grant to English and Foreign Language Department), Dr. Heard Graves awarded funds to students in need; sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Leonard William (Diana Miller) Makens, Fredericksburg, Texas.

     

  3. Jaylen Fitzgerald McDaneils, Sophomore @ Jackson State University, Jackson, MS ($500.00, Books and Materials); sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Leonard William (Diana Miller) Makens, Fredericksburg, Texas.

     

  4. Darian Roland, Junior @ Jackson State University, Jackson, MS ($500.00, Books and Materials); sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Leonard William (Diana Miller) Makens, Fredericksburg, Texas.
Travel Award
  1. Monique Isabel Harbaugh Mazier, Home School/Prior Lake, Minnesota – Class of 2019; Senior @ the University of Northwestern, Saint Paul, MN ($1,000.00, Travel Award to Rome, Italy); sponsored by Mrs. Evenly Wood-Trout, Inver Grove Honda.
Books and Materials
  1. Casha Nicole Burns, Henry Sibley Senior High/Mendota Heights, Minnesota – Class of 2020; Sophomore @ Inver Hills Community College, ($500.00, Books and Materials); sponsored by Walmart/Woodbury, Minnesota.

     

  2. Josiah Allen Christopher, Highland Park High/Saint Paul, Minnesota – Class of 2021; Freshmen @ Prairie View A & M University, Prairie View, TX ($600.00, Books and Materials); sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Ernest (Joyce) Gillard. Also, an iPad valued at $400.00 for Outstanding Volunteer Community Service, sponsored by Target/Woodbury, Minnesota.

     

  3. Valentino Lenwood Cooper, High School for Recording Arts/Saint Paul, MN – Class of 2019; Sophomore @ Dunwoody School of Technology, Minneapolis, MN ($600.00, Books and Materials); sponsored by Ms. Michele Harris Tanghe family. Also, a laptop computer valued @ $500.00 for Outstanding Community Service, sponsored by UCare.

     

  4. David Michael Smith, Math and Science Academy/Woodbury, MN – Class of 2019; Junior @ the University of Minnesota ($250.00, Books and Materials); sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Leonard William (Diana Miller) Makens, Fredericksburg, TX.

     

  5. Terrell Anthony Turner, Johnson High/Saint Paul, MN – Class of 2019; Junior @ Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN ($250.00, Books and Materials); sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Leonard William (Diana Miller) Makens, Fredericksburg, TX.
Other Awards
  1. Captain Thomas Bailey, ($500.00, Jamil Larkins Aviation Award); sponsored by Sam’s Shakopee, MN. Funds are given to Captain Bailey to train some of his students in the field of Aviation.

     

  2. Dejonique Michelle Keye, Eagan Ryan High School/Eagan, MN – Class of 2017; Sophomore @ Normandale Community College, Bloomington, MN (iPad, valued at $400.00 for Outstanding Volunteer Community Service); sponsored by Target/Twin Cities.

     

  3. Ryan William Mokandu, Burnsville Senior High/Burnsville, MN – Class of 2020; Sophomore @ the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI (iPad valued at $400.00 for Outstanding Volunteer Community Service); sponsored by Target/Twin Cities.

     

  4. Jackson State University (JSU), ($1,000.00, to English and Foreign Language Department), Ms. Dorothy’s 50th Golden Celebration; sponsored by Alumni benefactors living in Mississippi and other states.

     

  5. Jackson State University (JSU), ($1,000.00, to English and Foreign Language Department), Dr. Heard Graves will award to students in need; sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Leonard William (Diana Miller) Makens, Fredericksburg, TX.

     

  6. Jaylen Fitzgerald McDaneils, Sophomore @ Jackson State University, Jackson, MS ($500.00, Books and Materials); sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Leonard William (Diana Miller) Makens, Fredericksburg, TN.

     

  7. Darian Roland, Junior @ Jackson State University, Jackson, MS ($500.00, Books and Materials); sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Leonard William (Diana Miller) Makens, Fredericksburg, TN.

Top Scholarship Recipients for 2020

Lance Pye
Monique Mazier
Brian Smith
Naya Hill
Zaveon Smith
  1. Lance Anthony Pye, Math and Science Academy/Woodbury, MN – Class of 2020; Freshmen @ Century Community College, White Bear Lake, MN ($1,100.00, Cynthia Lynn Makens Fearnley Outstanding Volunteer Award); sponsored by Walmart/Oak Park-Stillwater, MN.

  2. Monique Isabel Harbaugh Mazier, Home School/Prior Lake, MN – Class of 2019; Sophomore @ the University of  Northwestern, Saint Paul, MM ($1,000.00, Juanita Jones Barnes Highest GPA Award); sponsored by Sam’s Club/Shakopee, MN; and an iPad valued @ $400.00 for Outstanding Volunteer Community Service, sponsored by Target, Twin Cities.

  3. Brian Christopher Smith, Math and Science Academy/Woodbury, MN – Class of 2017; Senior @ the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities ($1,000.00, Juanita Jones Barnes Highest GPA Award); sponsored by Sam’s Club/White Bear Lake, MN; and an iPad valued @ $400.00 for Outstanding Volunteer Community Service, sponsored by Dr. Mary Tanghe and family.

  4. Naya Shantel Hill, Eden Prairie High/Eden Prairie, MN – Class of 2017; Senior @ Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York ($1,000.00 Laura Mae Robins Participation Award); sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Aaron (Althea) Rupert.

  5. Zaveon Lamar Smith, Washington Technology Magnet/Saint Paul, MN – Class of 2020; Freshmen @ ($600.00 Jay William Hughes Participation Award); sponsored by Mrs. Evenly Wood-Trout//Honda-Inver Grove Heights, MN.
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Books and Materials

  1. Jasmine Naomi Rowe, Twin Cities Academy/Saint Paul, MN – Class of 2019; Sophomore @ Fisk University, Nashville, TN ($525.00, Award for books and materials); $275.00 from Walmart/Vadnais Heights, MN, and $250.00 from Ms. Michele Harris Tanghe family.

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  2. Captain Thomas Bailey, Minnesota COPE Partner – ($500.00, Jamail Larkins Aviation Award); sponsored by Sam’s Club, Maple Grove, MN. Funds are given to Captain Bailey to train some of his students in the field of Aviation.

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  3. Dejonique Michelle Keye, Eagan High School/Eagan, MN – Class of 2017; Sophomore @ Normandale Community College, Bloomington, MN ($500.00 Award for books and materials); sponsored by Sam’s Club/Maple Grove, MN.

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  4. Casha Burns, Sibley High/Mendota Heights, MN – Class of 2020; Freshman @ University of Wisconsin-River Falls ($300.00, Books and Materials); sponsored by MVS Inc/Shakopee, MN, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin (Valerie) Scroggins.

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  5. Terrell Anthony Turner, Johnson High/Saint Paul, MN – Class of 2019; Sophomore @ Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN ($200.00, book and materials); sponsored by Dr. and Mrs. Earnest (Shirley) Hinson.

 

Travel – College Tour, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Awards

  1. Josiah Allen Christopher, Highland Park High/Saint Paul, MN – Class of 2021 ($300.00, HBCU College Tour Award), sponsored by Walmart/Vadnais Heights, MN.
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  2. Naya Shantel Hill, Senior @ Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY – Class of 2021 ($1,000.00 Travel Award, study abroad in Cape Town, South Africa), sponsored  by COPE.
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  3. Moriah Symone Pye, Math and Science Academy/Woodbury, MN – Class of 2022 ($300.00, College Tour Award, Ontario, Canada), sponsored by MVS Inc/Shakopee, MN, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin (Valerie) Scroggins.
   

ACT/SAT Perfect Attendance Awards for 2020

  1. Josiah Allen Christopher, Highland Park High/Saint Paul, MN – Class of 2021 ($200.00 ACT/SAT Award), Sponsored by Walmart/Vadnais Heights, MN.
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  2. Zhara Anne Christopher, Highland Park High/Saint Paul, MN – Class 2021 ($200.00 ACT/SAT Award), sponsored by Walmart/Vadnais Heights, MN.
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  3. Michael Oluwatimilehin Lawson, Highland Park High/Saint Paul, MN – Class of 2020 ($200.00 ACT/SAT Award), sponsored by MVS Inc/Shakopee, MN, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin (Valerie) Scroggins.
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  4. Cece Bih Che Tita, Rosemount High/Rosemount, MN – Class of 2021 ($200.00 ACT/SAT Award), sponsored by MVS Inc/Shakopee, MN, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin (Valerie) Scroggins.

Other Awards from Target, Twin Cities

  1. Laquan Dupri Burks, Como Senior High/Saint Paul, MN – Class of 2020; Freshmen @ Concordia, Saint Paul, MN ($450.00 Laptop), sponsored by UCare-Minneapolis, MN.
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  2. Tashia Angela Cockrell, Wayzata Senior High/Plymouth, MN – Class of 2020; Freshmen @ Benedict College, Columbia, SC (iPad, valued @ $400.00), sponsored by Target Twin Cities.
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  3. Olivia Moyana Pierce, Edina Senior High/Edina, MN – Class of 2020; Freshmen @ Northwestern University, Evanston, IL (iPad, valued @ $400.00), sponsored by Target Twin Cities.
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  4. Darian Roland, Jackson State University’s Scholar ($500.00 Books and Materials), sponsored by Alumni Members and Donors in Jackson, MS.
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  5. Jackson State Alumni Association ($1,000 for the English and Foreign Language Department at JSU), sponsored by Alumni and Donors in MS.

*Note:  Funds raised in Jackson, Mississippi will assist students attending Jackson State University.

Post Office Box 211124

Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55121-0024

Mobile Phone:  651-260-0039

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Post Office Box 211124
Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55121-0024