Updated December 15, 2025 at 12:21 p.m.
MOBILE, Ala., December 13, 2025 – Fourteen Bishop State Community College students have been awarded scholarships totaling $44,000 from the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF). Four of those scholarships were awarded during the Workforce Development and Leadership Summit in Birmingham, Alabama. The three-day event brought together students from across the country for professional development sessions, networking opportunities, and career pathways exploration.
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In addition to participating in workshops designed to enhance leadership and workforce readiness, Bishop State students connected with representatives from major companies and explored internship and employment opportunities. Their hard work paid off, literally, with scholarships that will help them continue their education and prepare for future careers.
Scholarship Recipients
Student Name |
Amount Awarded |
Major |
Ayaniah Nobles* |
$10,000 |
AAS Early Childhood Education |
Julius Mitchell* |
$10,000 |
AS General Education – Nursing |
Lamya Hatton* |
$5,000 |
AA Liberal Arts |
Tyhler Davis* |
$5,000 |
AS General Education |
Shvonda Bassett |
$1,000 |
AAS Computer Information Systems |
Alyssa Daffin |
$1,500 |
AS General Education |
Nathanael Franklin |
$1,500 |
AAS Machine Tool/CNC Technology |
Kiera Green |
$1,500 |
AS General Education |
Caleb Jones |
$1,500 |
AAS Computer Information Systems |
Garrick Marshall |
$1,500 |
AAS Computer Information Systems |
Khac Dat Nguyen |
$1,000 |
AAS Computer Information Systems |
Jerri Pritchett |
$1,500 |
AAS Nursing |
Alayah Sam |
$1,500 |
AAS Computer Information Systems |
Le’Roy Washington |
$1,500 |
AAS Manufacturing Maintenance |
*Scholarship awarded during the TMCF Workforce Summit in Birmingham, Alabama.
"We are incredibly proud of our students for taking advantage of opportunities like the ones presented by the Thurgood Marshall College Fund,” says Bishop State President Olivier Charles. “These scholarships not only ease the financial burden of college but also recognize the dedication and talent of our students as they prepare for successful careers. At Bishop State, we believe in empowering students to pursue excellence, and this achievement is a testament to their hard work and ambition."
More than $200,000 in scholarships were awarded throughout the summit.
For more information about student opportunities and scholarships at Bishop State, visit www.bishop.edu.
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