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McKenzie Smith, OWJEF scholarship recipient c/o 2018, has spent her junior year working hard to pursue her dreams.  This past year has been a busy, yet fulfilling one. McKenzie was elected to be Chief Financial Officer of the Coalition of Black Students and was in charge of tasks like handling the annual budget and reallocating…

Mia Iverson, OWJEF scholarship recipient c/o 2018, is in a league of her own and the past three years of her undergraduate career are proof.   A senior at Agnes Scott College, she has participated in an array of organizations both on and off-campus. She currently serves as the SGA Senior Class President, as well…

Jordan Lambert, OWJEF scholarship recipient c/o 2019, is giving back to other students in an amazing way. Through the OWJEF Internship Initiative program, Jordan participated in a paid 6-week internship with the Media Department at St. Mark Baptist Church in Little Rock, AR. During this time, she gained unique experience in marketing, live video production, photography, graphic, and writing…

Segovia Lucas, OWJEF scholarship recipient c/o 2020, was recently offered a spot in a program funded by Dana-Farber/Harvard Medical School called YES for CURE (Young Empowered Scientists for ContinUed Research Engagement).  The YES for CURE program aims to give underrepresented minorities in the STEM field an opportunity to obtain research training and experience, as well…