The National Montford Point Marine Association, Atlanta Chapter has made great strides helping students accomplish their educational dreams and goals.  The association is profoundly enthusiastic about uplifting its community through higher education and hard work.

As we continue to grow, we will continue to support our community to improve education, better jobs, and better economic standards. We need your financial support to assist our efforts in supporting our future scholarship recipients.

2019 scholARSHIP WINNERS

Babin Van der Waal

Babin Van der Waal is a graduate of North Cobb High School in Kennesaw, Georgia.  She is the daughter of Michael and Patricia Van der Wall. Babin is currently attending Georgia State University pursing a degree in International Business. Babin was a member of North Cobb’s NJROTC Unit.

Alexander Ash-Green

Alexander Ash-Green is a graduate of Pebblebrook High School in Mableton, Georgia. He is the son of Warren and Kathea Green. Alex is currently attending Georgia Southern University pursing a degree in Graphic Design and Computer Gaming Design.

2020 SCHOLARSHIP WINNER

Brandon C. Wilson

Brandon is a graduate of Lithia Springs High School in Lithia Springs, Georgia where he complete 4 years of JROTC. Brandon is currently attending Morehouse College and pursing a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and minoring Political Science.

2022 Scholarship Winners

Kendall Kennedy is a graduate of New Manchester High School in Douglasville Georgia. Kendall is the daughter of Wendell and Kim Kennedy. Kendall will attend Albany State University in the fall of 2022 where she will major in biology and minor in African-American studies. After graduating college she plans on going back to school to study journalism. 

Justin Ferdinand

Justin Ferdinand is a graduate of Chapel Hill High School in Douglasville Georgia. He is the son of Alvin and Hillery Ferdinand. Justin will attend Kennesaw State University in the fall of 2022 where he plans to pursue his career goal of becoming a forensic scientist. 

2023 Scholarship Winner

Alaina graduated with honors with a 4.289 from DeKalb School of the Arts High School in DeKalb County School district. She is the daughter Neil and Shannon Crosslin. Alaina noted that 75 percent of the Montford Point Marines had been to college. Alaina will be a part of the next generation of successful black doctors, starting at the University of Georgia.

2024 Scholarship Winners

Anya Ellis is a graduate of Hillgrove High School with a GPA of 3.96. She is the daughter of Valerie and Yianni Ellis. Anya is inspired by the Montford Point Marines, and this fuels her passion to make universal health care a reality for all. Anya plans to attend the Georgia Tech in the fall to begin her educational career pursuing a Biomedical Engineering degree. 

Kennedy Young is a graduate of Campbell High School with a GPA of 3.58. She is the proud daughter of Quanyin and Keith Young. Kennedy is motivated by the story of the Montford Point Marines and thrives to be a catalyst for positive change. Kennedy plans to attend Cornell University in the fall to begin her educational journey pursuing a degree in Public Policy on a Law track. 

Yancey Richardson is a graduate of Loganville High School with a 3.92 GPA. She is the proud daughter of Stephanie and Yancey Richardson. Yancey is inspired by the story of the Montford Point Marines, and this has inspired her to pursue her educational and career goals to make a positive impact on society. Yancey plans to attend the University of Georgia in the fall to begin her educational journey pursuing a double major in Business marketing and Media entertainment. 

Blake Ferdinand is a graduate of Chapel Hill High School in Douglasville Georgia. He is the son of Alvin and Hillery Ferdinand. Blake will attend Berry College in Rome Georgia where he plans to pursue a degree in computer science.  scientist. Blake aspires to be a distinguished individual and a leader in his field and aims to break records in collegiate swimming.

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Katherine Perez graduated from East Hall High School in Gainesville Ga. She is the daughter Baltazar and Fatima Perez. Katherine will attend Georgia University in the fall of 2025 where she plans to study political science in pursuit of her dreams to become a lawyer and work in public service to help her community.                                                             

Zayah Naylor is a graduate of Eagles Landing High School in McDonough Georgia. She is the daughter of Johnny and Johanne Higdon. Zayah will attend Iowa State University in Ames Iowa where she plans to pursue a degree in computer engineering. Zayah plans on working with big tech companies helping everyone maximize the full capability of computer technology by developing user friendly dependable software that continues to simplify our lives.

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