Winners
Congratulations to Our Winners of The Perry ‘Second Chances’ Scholarship!
2024 PSCS Winners
Aamyiah E.
Major: Psychology
Future Goal:
To create a wellness and lifestyle company targeted toward women of color that speaks towards their mind, body, and spirit.
Chaundra A.
Major: Health Science
Future Goal:
To equip others with the skills to navigate health information critically, make informed decisions about their well-being, and advocate effectively for their needs.
Danielle A.
Major: Social Work
Future Goal:
To advocate for underserved students at the intersection between the U.S. education system and the U.S. carceral system in which they get trapped.
Deidre T.
Major: Social Science
Future Goal:
To use my education to further legal avenues for incarcerated women and erect my non-profit to hire and represent incarcerated women's legal matters.
Kimberly T.
Major: Criminal Justice
Future Goal:
To focus on initiatives that empower and uplift women, particularly those affected by the system. Such as advocating for gender-sensitive policies, providing educational opportunities, or creating support networks for women in need.
Ladashia L.
Major: Behavioral Science
Future Goal:
To become an Educator to help bridge the gap in the shortage of teachers here in Louisiana. I have always had a passion to nurture and educate children.
Pamela N.
Major: Criminal Justice
Future Goal:
To work in advocacy and make my mark in this world, by helping others realize their potential as I have realized mine.
Renee C.
Major: Criminal Justice
Future Goal:
To be a lawyer to advocate for changes to custody laws, the foster care system and represent families affected by the system and give my community access to resources that help them understand their rights.
Tiffany M.
Major: Cosmetology
Future Goal:
To complete my dream of owning my own spa/salon and show my children that no matter the mistakes you make in life, if you have dreams, never give up.
Troynyah H.
Major: Healthcare Admin
Future Goal:
To contribute meaningfully to my chosen field, whether through innovative solutions, research advancements, or community engagement.
2023 PSCS Winners
Maralina A.
Major: Business
Future Goal:
To obtain my PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification and to acquire a certification in Sales Engineering.
Chaundra A.
Major: Health Science
Future Goal:
To be a research scientist and one day play an integral role in finding the root cause and cure for Alzheimers, the disease my grandmother passed away from.
Chandra A.
Major: Fashion Design
Future Goal:
To study fashion abroad in Milan then open a nonprofit education center to teach fashion and sustainable business practices in inner city enterprising communities.
Olyvya B.
Major: Pre-Law
Future Goal:
To go into civil liberties law and work with or for the ACLU as a civil defense attorney. My ideal focus is to work towards racial justice and equality.
Angel C.
Degree: Forthcoming
Future Goal:
Forthcoming
Karly D.
Major: Dance
Future Goal:
To become an international dancer and travel the world performing.
Galliele D.
Major: Political Science
Future Goal:
To be employed in the legal sector or pursue a career in social work.
Kyla D.
Degree: International Economic Relations
Future Goal:
To become a Foreign Service Officer with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and combine development, foreign, & economic policy to overcome pressing global challenges.
Nevaeh F.
2022 TC Headley Scholar
Major: Marketing
Future Goal:
To work in technology using my marketing degree and even touch PR while starting a nonprofit to help homeless people and essentially women.
Shaina H.
Major: Nursing
Future Goal:
To work as a labor and delivery nurse in pediatrics and help bring new life into the world.
Troynyah H.
Major: Nursing
Future Goal:
To become a Pediatric Nurse and a travel nurse as well. I eventually want to open my own practice for incoming high schoolers who want to major in nursing or practice nursing to prepare.
Charlea H.
Major: Social Work
Future Goal:
To pursue a career in social work
Brittany L.
Degree: Law & Public Policy
Future Goal:
To establish a career through law and public policy to re-humanize individuals who are currently incarcerated and restore humanity within the prison walls
Christina L.
Degree: Theology
Future Goal:
To use my education and training in the arena of criminal justice reform and work closely with organizations that are community centered to promote a vision that sees restoration as the ultimate aim of the criminal justice system.
Brittany M.
Major: Forthcoming
Future Goal:
Forthcoming
Armani M.
Major: Pre-Veterinary Science
Future Goal:
To become a veterinarian and increase the percentage of Black veterinarians in the US.
Layla M.
Major: Political Science
Future Goal:
To be a civil rights attorney and open my own law firm.
Cheryl N.
Major: Culinary Arts
Future Goal:
To be an entrepreneur and own my own businesses, open up a restaurant, and publish several books.
Cherita R.
Major: Education
Future Goal:
To start my own organization or practice working with the youth and preparing them to be adults by giving them the tools and the guidance they need to make healthy and good decisions.
Jenisha S.
Major: Epidemiology
Future Goal:
To become an infectious disease epidemiologist focusing on global health and STIs/STDs and contribute to research that implements interventions and policies addressing public health inequities in sexual & reproductive health rights.
Tyliah W.
Major: Psychology
Future Goal:
To become a licensed psychologist and help those who feel misunderstood.
2022 PSCS Winners
Laila B.
Major: Psychology
Future Goal:
To be a criminal profiler in the FBI for the BAU (Behavioral Analysis Unit) and run a nonprofit for Children of Incarcerated parents (CIPs).
Zaria D.
2022 Matt Janicki Scholar
Degree: Master of Divinity
Future Goal:
To follow my calling by developing healing circles for people impacted by the criminal legal system and encouraging other leaders and advocates.
Zandra E.
Major: Sociology
Future Goal:
To serve the marginalized & underserved populations, including those with substance abuse issues, the homeless, ex-offenders, and those impacted by the Criminal Justice System.
Althea G.
Major: Cinema
Future Goal:
To be a professional video editor, film editor, or an onsite video editor at a tech company.
Erin H.
Major: Business
Future Goal:
To work in non profit as an advocate for human trafficking victims and use my past life circumstances of being a survivor to help those that are hurting and need support.
Arieanna H.
2022 TC Headley Scholar
Major: Biology
Future Goal:
To get my degree and become a Pediatric Surgeon.
Maria M.
Major: Computer Science
Future Goal:
To expand the internship program I am currently working on to provide more opportunities to formerly incarcerated students majoring in computer science.
Briana M.
Major: Computer Science
Future Goal:
To become a Software Engineer and then a Video Game Developer. I hope to create outreach and youth development programs around my community.
Nailah S.
Major: English
Future Goal:
To become a successful writer and teacher so that I can educate, influence, transform, and inspire youth who face adversity through my personal experiences.
Tamika S.
2022 Jemmye Carroll Scholar
Major: Theology - Christian Scripture
Future Goal:
To use my life experiences and education to advocate for survivors of domestic violence and their extended families.
Modena S.
Major: Community Psychology
Future Goal:
To establish a consulting LLC to provide meaningful organizational capacity building and make a contribution to Community Psychology.
Amaya T.
Major: Biology
Future Goal:
To open my own OB/GYN practice in lower-income areas focusing on the DC metropolitan area to help reduce the Black maternal mortality rate.
Bria T.
Major: Film & TV Production
Future Goal:
To direct, be a production designer, and write.
Haleigh T.
2022 Matt Janicki Scholar
Major: Nursing
Future Goal:
To graduate with my BSN and become a NICU nurse.
Angelica V.
2022 Matt Janicki Scholar
Major: Clinical Social Work
Future Goal:
To improve child protective services systems and eventually open my own agency that will empower and encourage children to be their better selves and secure them a future in life.
2021 PSCS Winners
Iriel F.
Major: Cosmetology
Future Goal:
Become a licensed cosmetologist with plans of starting my own natural hair care line for women of color.
Shavonn F.
Major: Criminology
Future Goal:
To work in administration at the county or state level in an agency such as corrections, mental health, or drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
In memory of U.S. Army Master Sergeant Thurman Perry Jr., The Perry ‘Second Chances’ Scholarship started with one goal in mind: to support those striving to better themselves and pursue higher education despite their pasts. We are recognized as a subsidiary program of The Thurman Perry Foundation, a 501c(3) nonprofit organization. EIN 86-2519876.
