Chik of the Future Scholarship Awardees

Thanks to the generosity of our friends at Summerlin Floors, Ryan McCollum at RMC Strategies, and The Springfield Thunderbirds, we have FOUR $500 scholarships awardees this year! These Chik of the Future scholarship is awarded to a deserving woman of color who plans to or is currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, PR or Business. Without further ado, we are pleased to introduce you to this year's awardees:

Claudia Gonzalez 
Claudia is currently obtaining her degree in Marketing with the goal of working in a television and networking company. Additionally, she will be pursuing her Masters in Business Administration in the fall at Bentley University.

"I am honored to receive this scholarship from an organization that empowers women in business with diverse & cultural backgrounds. Winning this scholarship brings me a lot of joy and some financial relief."

Shermarie Hyppolite
Shermarie is pursuing a double major in Communication and Public Relations with the hope to one day become a successful public relations professional that specializes in brand building and storytelling. She aims to have her own public relations agency that can help uplift brands and create a space in the public relations industry for women and non-binary people of color. 

​"Winning this scholarship is so meaningful to me because it feels special to have won it from public relations professionals since it is my dream to become one as well. I am so grateful to be awarded something that will allow me to further my education in public relations."

Kimberley Moore
Kimberley is completing her degree in Communications with a concentration in Human Resource Management at DeVry University. As a mother of 6 daughters, Kimberley made a commitment early in their life to instill the importance of education, including hard work and dedication. She is proud to say that all have finished or are still attending college and it is now her turn to do the same!

"I am honored to be selected to receive The Chik of the Future Scholarship. This will certainly assist as I continue the final stretch of my educational journey as a nontraditional student. It also gives me the push and motivation to work even harder and maintain my 4.0 GPA. I am deeply appreciative of your generosity and support."

Saniya Stewart
Saniya is a full-time student at American International College (AIC), and a dual enrollment student at a local community college. She simultaneously attends both colleges; working toward her bachelor’s degree and the prerequisites for Healthcare Management master's degree. Saniya's goal is to open a non-profit healthcare facility in her hometown of Springfield Massachusetts to be an advocate for those who truly need a person to lean on. 
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"I am ecstatic to be a recipient of the Chik of the Future Scholarship. As a black woman in a male dominated major, it is important to receive support and recognition; I am glad that Chikmedia makes it a priority to recognize students such as myself. This scholarship will help with my educational expenses and aid me in becoming a trailblazer in the business community."