Thirty-nine high school seniors have been awarded over $3 million in college scholarships designated for graduates of Cincinnati Public Schools.
"Cincinnati Public Schools is thrilled to continue to grow the volume of scholarship dollars dedicated to our graduates," said Kayla Ritter-Rickels, college manager.
These seven universities awarded scholarships intended for 2020 CPS graduates:
- Art Academy of Cincinnati
- Eastern Kentucky University
- Miami University
- Northern Kentucky University
- Ohio State University
- University of Cincinnati
- University of Dayton
The annual scholarships range from $8,000–$44,800.
Northern Kentucky University is honored to be a partner with Cincinnati Public Schools and to present CPS graduates with the Educational Diversity Scholarship, said Kimberly Harris, assistant director of diversity and outreach at Northern Kentucky University. "Remember, there is nothing that you cannot achieve if you believe, stay resilient and do what it takes to make your dreams a reality. NKU has faith in you," she said.
"It means a lot to me to be able to have this fund to help me through college," said Chiana Balcaitis, a graduate of Western Hills University High School who will be attending NKU and hopes to be a teacher someday.
For Ronald McKenzie who recently graduated from Aiken High School, his annual scholarship award of $28,600 from Miami University means peace of mind. "The ability to go to school without my parents worrying if we can afford it, gives me more of a reason to do well in school," he said.
"It's a key that opened my door to a successful future, said Anjana Majhi, a recipient of a scholarship from the University of Cincinnati and a 2020 graduate of Withrow University High School.
Arianna Nooks, a graduate of Gamble Montessori High School, will be attending Miami University in the fall. "I worked really hard to get to where I am and getting the scholarship made me feel like it was all worth it."
While the 39 students were awarded $3 million in scholarships, the CPS class of 2020 secured a total of $68 million in scholarships.
Congratulations to the following seniors who accepted a university scholarship designated for a CPS graduate.
|
Student Name |
High School | College/University | Annual Scholarship Award |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ryan Qiu |
Gilbert A. Dater High School |
University of Dayton |
$44,800 per year |
|
Krystian Clifford |
Aiken High School |
Miami University |
$28,600 per year |
|
Arianna Nooks |
Gamble Montessori High School |
Miami University |
$28,600 per year |
|
Maya Stonestreet |
Gilbert A. Dater High School |
Miami University |
$28,600 per year |
|
Ronald McKenzie |
Aiken High School |
Miami University |
$28,600 per year |
|
Ri’Ann Yates-Miller |
Walnut Hills High School |
Miami University |
$28,600 per year |
|
Kayla Webb |
Aiken High School |
Miami University |
$28,600 per year |
|
Anjali Duke de Lanerolle |
Walnut Hills High School |
Miami University |
$28,600 per year |
|
Niyosenga Filbert |
Withrow University High School |
Miami University |
$28,600 per year |
|
Fabian Roberson |
Western Hills University High School |
Miami University |
$28,600 per year |
|
Owen Moe |
Shroder High School |
University of Cincinnati |
$8,500 first year, $4,000 in subsequent years |
|
Cecelia Carter |
Oyler School |
University of Cincinnati |
$8,500 first year, $4,000 in subsequent years |
|
Brooklynn Rice |
SCPA |
University of Cincinnati |
$8,500 first year, $4,000 in subsequent years |
|
Mahayla Marshall |
SCPA |
University of Cincinnati |
$8,500 first year, $4,000 in subsequent years |
|
Tae’auna Felton |
Walnut Hills High School |
University of Cincinnati |
$8,500 first year, $4,000 in subsequent years |
|
Caitlyn Morrow |
Clark Montessori High School |
University of Cincinnati |
$8,500 first year, $4,000 in subsequent years |
|
Kaleb Perry |
Shroder High School |
University of Cincinnati |
$8,500 first year, $4,000 in subsequent years |
|
Jae’auna Felton |
Hughes STEM High School |
University of Cincinnati |
$8,500 first year, $4,000 in subsequent years |
|
Gloria Stanford |
Robert A. Taft IT High School |
University of Cincinnati |
$8,500 first year, $4,000 in subsequent years |
|
Bibash Bharati |
Aiken High School |
University of Cincinnati |
$8,500 first year, $4,000 in subsequent years |
|
Grant Chapel |
Hughes STEM High School |
University of Cincinnati |
$8,500 first year, $4,000 in subsequent years |
|
Kayla Allen |
Western Hills University High School |
University of Cincinnati |
$8,500 first year, $4,000 in subsequent years |
|
Yabesira Tiruneh |
Gilbert A. Dater High School |
University of Cincinnati |
$8,500 first year, $4,000 in subsequent years |
|
Myranda Swift |
Oyler School |
University of Cincinnati |
$8,500 first year, $4,000 in subsequent years |
|
Aryian Brown |
Woodward Career Technical High School |
University of Cincinnati |
$8,500 first year, $4,000 in subsequent years |
|
Adonay Kebede |
Withrow University High School |
University of Cincinnati |
$8,500 first year, $4,000 in subsequent years |
|
Anjana Majhi |
Withrow University High School |
University of Cincinnati |
$8,500 first year, $4,000 in subsequent years |
|
Tristyn Chasteen |
SCPA |
University of Cincinnati |
$8,500 first year, $4,000 in subsequent years |
|
Chiana Balcaitis |
Western Hills University High School |
Northern Kentucky University |
$30,392 per year |
|
Jaelynn Gentry |
Withrow University High School |
Northern Kentucky University |
$30,392 per year |
|
Fatou Ndiaye |
Aiken High School |
Northern Kentucky University |
$30,392 per year |
|
Janiya Rowland |
Shroder High School |
Northern Kentucky University |
$30,392 per year |
|
Celiya Andrews |
Clark Montessori High School |
Northern Kentucky University |
$20,000 per year |
|
Braden White |
SCPA |
Northern Kentucky University |
$20,000 per year |
|
Kamryn Keehan |
Walnut Hills High School |
Northern Kentucky University |
$20,000 per year |
|
Mya Daniels |
Gilbert A. Dater High School |
Art Academy of Cincinnati |
$33,435 per year |
|
Angel Godfrey |
Gamble Montessori High School |
Ohio State University |
$28,664 per year |
|
Jalaysia Bell |
SCPA |
Ohio State University |
$28,664 per year |
|
Kenyona Hall |
Western Hills University High School |
Ohio State University |
$28,664 per year |
|
Ronald Tate |
Robert A. Taft IT High School |
Ohio State University |
$28,664 per year |
|
Takko Ndiaye |
Gamble Montessori High School |
Ohio State University |
$28,664 per year |