The Washington Media Scholars Foundation (WMSF) is thrilled to announce the recipients of the Fall 2025 Media Fellows Scholarships.
The Media Fellows Scholarships, sponsored by prominent media industry leaders, aim to recognize and support outstanding students pursuing careers in media-related fields. This scholarship not only provides financial support but unique opportunities to gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and access to industry professionals. This year’s scholars stood out among a highly competitive applicant pool from universities nationwide, showcasing outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and deep commitment to excellence.
Adam Spates, Clark Atlanta University
Alexis Ann Ward, Ithaca College
Alexis Bielamowicz, University of Houston
Alexis Michelle Haynes, North Carolina A&T State University
Allyssa Jeanty, University at Albany
Amanda Brooke Allen, University of South Carolina
Amaya Waymon, Tuskegee University
Ariyan Byrd, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Arthur Powell Green, Hampton University
Ashley Belle Barrett, Ithaca College
Ava Lorelei Deakin, University of Southern California
Bevin Adams, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Bradmond-Lee Harewood, Hampton University
Brian Cordova -Flores , University of Wisconsin – Whitewater
Calise Harper, Towson University
Campbell Valline, Iowa State University
Carter Gouaux , Marist University
Chad Jackson, Savannah State University
Chelsea Chambers, Howard University
Chloe Owens, Indiana State University
Colleen Golden, Ithaca College
Courtney Elhart, University of California – Berkeley
Danielle Stevens, Illinois State University
Dazhai Brown, Howard University
Denise Meads, University of Cincinnati
Dylan DeBiccari, Syracuse University
Elise Monsanto, University of Southern California
Emma Burke, Syracuse University
Geovanny Marcos, Vanderbilt University
Gilliane Mari Russell, University of South Carolina
Jabria Williams, North Carolina A&T State University
Jaelyn Scott, Howard University
Janelle Sears, Florida A&M University
Janiyah Spruill, Baylor University
Jayona Monique Dorsey, Hampton University
Jekiah Keith-Smith, North Carolina A&T State University
Jenna Kolaczynski, Robert Morris University
Jennifer Smith, University of Texas at Austin
Jessica Loma, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
Jesus Ricardo Cabrera, Brigham Young University
Julia Iovino, Adelphi University
Julia Washington, North Carolina Central University
Jyanne Guide, North Carolina A&T State University
Kaitlyn Marsh, University of Texas at Austin
Karrington Wells, Howard University
Katie Floyd, Ithaca College
Kayla Grant, Howard University
Keyana Gales-Cook, The Pennsylvania State University
Kristina Bergman, University of Connecticut
Kyler Drake, Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Laila Pettus, University of Miami
Ma’Kayla Mashburn, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Marlee Price, University of Arkansas
Miranda Rumsey, Arizona State University
Mirian Parrela Paz, Brigham Young University
Naaja Flowers, Hampton University
Raina Rice, Syracuse University
Ryan White, Brigham Young University
Samantha Mills, The University of Florida
Savannah Grooms, University of Maryland College Park
Shimei Ricks-Cook, Fayetteville State University
Sirena Moreno , University of Houston
Sydney Switzer, Spelman College
Sydnie Collins, Howard University
Tiffany Davis, Alabama State University
Vashti Smith, Hampton University
Zaelyn Watson, Bowie State University
Zaliyah Emmanuel, Spelman College
Zoe Cummings, Howard University
Zoie Prandy, Howard University
WMSF has been a driving force in empowering undergraduate students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel for over 15 years. Through our comprehensive programs, mentorship initiatives, and networking opportunities, WMSF has consistently nurtured a new generation of professionals who make a lasting impact.
For more information about WMSF and its programs, please visit www.mediascholars.org or contact Executive Director, Tori McMichael at tori.mcmichael@mediascholars.org.
