2016 Scholarship Recipients
Dedicated to making a difference in their communities
In 2016, Lifting As We Climb — in partnership with Funk Fest, Pepsi, Papa John’s, Walmart, Pizza Hut and others — committed to awarding $50,000 in scholarships to youth in the ten cities that the Funk Fest tour visited.
Youth selected for the scholarship demonstrated high academic achievement and a commitment to enhancing their local communities through volunteerism and program development.
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Orlando
Bianka Pierre
School: Florida State University (Enters Fall 2016)
Jessie Louis
School: Florida A&M University
Jacksonville
Imanni Porter
School: Florida State University (Enters Fall 2016)
Maia Hardy
School: Florida A&M University (Enters Fall 2016)