Academic Achievement

Academic Achievement

We believe in the transformative power of education to unlock opportunities, empower individuals, and build brighter futures. Our Scholarship Program stands as a testament to our commitment to supporting aspiring students in their pursuit of academic excellence and personal growth.

About Our Scholarship Program

Our Scholarship Program is dedicated to providing financial assistance and support to deserving students who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership potential, and a commitment to making a positive impact in their communities. Through this program, we aim to remove financial barriers to education and empower students to achieve their full potential.

Student Scholarship Application

Prospective college or university students wishing to apply for the EJHM Foundation Scholarship are encouraged to complete the application on our website or submit it via email to info@ejhmfoundation.org with all required materials included in ONE email by Friday, May 29, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Scholarship Assistance

The Elijah Jayden Hawkins-Maynor Foundation team plans to award $500 scholarships to fifteen students with a cumulative 3.0 grade point average or higher upon high school completion. This scholarship can be used to purchase books, school supplies, or other financial needs incurred at a four-year college or university. We will award the scholarship directly to the recipient upon demonstration of acceptance by the recipient to a four-year college or university.

Scholarship Requirements

Applicants must meet the criteria below to apply for the scholarship:

  • Must be a high school graduate.
  • Provide recommendations from one high school counselor and one teacher.
  • Maintain a cumulative unweighted grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
  • Complete at least 50 hours of community service during high school. (documentation is required for consideration)
  • Submit an acceptance letter from  a college or university.
  • Submit a completed application with all required supporting materials.
  • By signing the application, you consent to the EJHM Foundation, Inc. using your photos and/or video for promotional purposes.
  • Applicants must review the EJHM Foundation, Inc. website and Facebook page to thoughtfully answer a question in the application.
  • Submit a 220-400 word essay discussing the impact of athletics, academics, leadership, and/or community outreach in your life.
  • An optional 100-word essay reflecting on how Christian values and experiences have influenced your life or an essay based on one of the optional prompts provided.

Congratulations to the 2025 EJHM Foundation Scholarship Recipients.

Ariana Ku

UNC Chapel Hill

Charlie Torrence

Temple University

Daniel Moore

Fayetteville State University

Erin Crawford

Boston University

Jamarion Calvin

Morehouse College

Jamie Patton

UNC Charlotte

Kennedy Frink

Wingate University

McKenzee O’Daniel

Kennesaw State University

Nicklaus Tucker

North Carolina A&T State University

Titus Chesson

Winston-Salem State University

Congratulations to the 2024 EJHM Foundation Scholarship Recipients.

Shaun Johnson

UNC Charlotte

Daijah Boyd 

NC Central University

Tyler Whitehurst

William Peace University

Kyla McLead

UNC Greensboro

Jamal Smith

Averett University

Joshua Burrell

NC State University

Alex Partridge

Winston Salem State University

 

 

Zynab Abdusamad

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

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