The Washington Media Scholars Foundation (WMSF) is proud to announce the recipients of the Spring 2026 Media Fellows Scholarship, recognizing undergraduate students who demonstrate strong academic achievement, financial need, and a clear interest in careers at the intersection of media, communications, and public policy.
Alyssa Shaw, University of South Carolina
Ataeviya T Dilworth, Morgan State University
Brianna Meeks, Southern University A&M College
Christian Thomas, Morgan State University
Cooper J. Baldwin, University of Colorado Boulder
Daryl Thomas Jr., Howard University
Eden Aulis Campos, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Isabella Sepe, University of South Carolina
Jamisen Harris, Hampton University
Jamison DeLaine, University of Miami
Juwayriah Evans, Savannah State University
Kaitlan Thomas, Spelman College
Kani’ya Davis, North Carolina A&T State University
Katareena Carysse Tan Roska, Northwestern University
Katelyn Wiehe, University of Tulsa
Keyani Stewart, Texas State University
Lathan Dunbar-Keys, Hampton University
Laura Listrom, University of South Carolina
Lilly Kujawski, Eastern Michigan University
Margarita Isabel Lara, University of the Incarnate Word
Michelle Ifediba, University of California, Berkeley
Miracle Gross, Hampton University
Rachel Ledoux, Simmons University
Renee Douglas, North Carolina A&T State University
Samuel Elijah Owens, Indiana State University
Sarah Brown, Northwestern University
Sofia Soto, Ithaca College
Sumaya Kashem, New York University
Takara Wilson, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ukeme Offiong, Hampton University
In addition to financial support, recipients join a national network of scholars who gain access to professional development opportunities, industry exposure, and mentorship through the Washington Media Scholars Foundation.
As part of this network, eligible graduating seniors are invited to participate in the WMSF Mentor Program, which pairs students with experienced industry professionals for guidance as they transition from college to the workforce. Through this program, Fellows receive personalized career advice, gain insight into industry pathways, expand their professional networks, and build confidence as they prepare for the next stage of their careers.
Since its founding, the Washington Media Scholars Foundation has supported more than 1,000 students from over 280 colleges and universities nationwide. The Media Fellows program remains a cornerstone of WMSF’s mission to expand access to opportunity and strengthen the pipeline of future media leaders.
For more information about the Media Fellows Scholarship or the Washington Media Scholars Foundation, visit www.mediascholars.org.
