Main navigation

Previous MLK Memorial Scholarship Awardees

Scattered Buckeye leaves in shades of scarlet

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Scholarship was established on February 12, 1970 with gifts to The Ohio State University from the Pinedale-Rochdale Student Fund, which requested that first preference for this award be given to African American students. Nominated by members of the Office of Diversity Inclusion's Executive Council, undergraduate students who are near or at the end of a remarkable undergraduate career, have an exceptional academic record, and demonstrated involvement in leadership and service are considered annually for this award.

Today, generous donations to this scholarship from Ohio State faculty and staff afford the Office of Diversity and Inclusion the opportunity to recognize its most accomplished students.

MLK Scholarship Awardees

2024

Sarah Al-Hashemi | Columbus, Ohio

Jamil Wright | Akron, Ohio

Ama Baba | Columbus, Ohio

Samantha Wigfall | Naperville, Illinois

Kennedy Pannell | Moreland Hills, Ohio

Talia Nelson | Columbus, Ohio

Tiona Fain | Chicago, Illinois

Rei Scott | Columbus, Ohio

Hana Aboma | Pickerington, Ohio

Shannon Savage | Cleveland, Ohio

2021

Destiny Alayah Brown | Indianapolis, IN

Timothy Kendall Hinton | Lorain, OH

Jourdan Alexander Jones-Peoples | Columbus, OH

Sly Lee Worthy Jr. | Columbus, OH

2020

Tomara Elizabeth Lynn Dorsey | Dayton, OH

Maurice Devon Lathan | Cambridge, OH

Jimmy Adam Nash | Cleveland, OH

Aleeyah Nurredin | Cincinnati, OH

Diamonta' Durand Seabron | Columbus, OH

2019

Leonna Marie Bell | Sharon, PA

Tomara Elizabeth Lynn Dorsey | Dayton, OH

Donovan Hampton | Cleveland, OH

Bryson Marquis McEachin | New York, NY

2018

Alexandria Lynn Goolsby | Galloway, OH

Donovan Hampton | Cleveland, OH

Thomas Mengesha II | Westerville, OH

Mariah Annette Willis | Columbus, OH

2017

Zoe Evans Cook | Cleveland Heights, OH

Geoffrey Dewayne Green II | Gahanna, OH

Michael Aaron Inman | Grand Rapids, MI

Morgan Taylor Morrison | Jacksonville, FL

Erin Lynn Myers | West Bloomfield, MI

DeMario Andrew Webb | Naperville, IL

2016

Jacquelynn Lauren Herron | Shaker Hts, OH

Alexis Rae Pannell | Columbus, OH

Jasmine Nicole Peters | Columbus, OH

Dieter Alexander Smiley | Englewood, OH

Brandon E. Upchurch | Columbus, OH

2015

Christopher David Carson | Twinsburg, OH

Presney Ellington Edwards | Cincinnati, OH

Shannon Latoya Jeffries | Cleveland Heights, OH

2014

Jordyn Marie Brewton | Westerville, OH

Alexandra Renee Claytor | Twinsburg, OH

Devin Antuan Oliver | Cleveland, OH

Tiara LeChele Washington | Houston, TX

2013

William Henry Crawford III | Flint, MI

Darrilyn Annella Macklin| Atlanta, GA

Davon Nicholas Norris | Fishers, IN

Zuri M. Wilson | Atlanta, GA

2012

Erica Marie Abercrumbie | Cincinnati, OH

Joseph Marshall Amos | Columbus, OH

Lawrence Justin Charles | Centerville, OH

Jade Adair Holmes | Pickeringon, OH

Naomi Nicole Johnson | South Euclid, OH

2011

Daniel Clement Akwaboah | Columbus, OH

Jasmine Monique Bowie | Blacklick, OH

Japheth Andrew Pritchett | Savannah, TN

Brian Bradley Sherman Jr. | New Albany, OH

Anwar Watson | Columbus, OH

Jamica Renee Wright | Dayton, OH

2010

Jennifer Nicole Gillis | West Chester, OH

Aaron Paul Hatchett | Akron, OH

Chakir Chimene Underdown | Dublin, OH

Brandon M. Woodard | Cincinnati, OH

2009

Gary A. Hughes | Columbus, OH

Gerrick D. Kennedy | Columbus, OH

Doreen S. Kinley | Fairfield, OH

Corey M. Morrison | Chicago, IL

Aureyl N. Pitts | Canal Winchester, OH

Dominic A. Saintfort | Grove City, OH

2008

Yaves M. Ellis | Columbus, OH

Clifford L. Greer | Akron, OH

Tonika A. Mason | Columbus, OH

John R. Mbagwu | Yellow Springs, OH

Chinazor J. Ogbuehi | Columbus, OH

Kenton J. Williams | Alorton, IL

2007

Donnell E. Crear | Mason, OH

Adrin N. Dawkins | Cheverly, MD

Lloyd G. Hewlett | Youngstown, OH

Janell-Akila A. Mitchell | Cleveland Hts, OH

Robert C. Perryman | Columbus, OH

Prince M. Williams | Columbus, OH

 

2006

Patrick F. Bawer | Westerville, OH

Calid S. Bowen | Columbus, OH

Chauntelle K. Folds | Columbus, OH

Arianna M. Howard | Columbus, OH

Halle M. Malcomb | Cleveland, OH

Vanessa R.Willis | Canton, OH

Brandon L. Wilson | Columbus, OH

2005

Erica J. Bond-Awls | Holland, OH

Taya M.Flores | Columbus, OH

Tyler K. Ibom | Columbus, OH

David A. Moody | Columbus, OH

Roxann B. Payne | Columbus, OH

Travis A. Peoples | Westerville, OH

Emily M. Quick | Reynoldsburg, OH

2004

Brandon J. Boyd | Columbus, OH

Rebecca N. Cummings | Kettering, OH

Phillip W. Freeman | Cincinnati, OH

Lauren M. Lyles | Columbus, OH

Michael C. Newsome | Cleveland, OH

Monique Y. Rich-Barge | Columbus, OH

Andre E.Tate | Columbus, OH

2003

Nimo M. Abdi | Columbus, OH

Cullen R. Buie | Shaker Hts, OH

Candice L. Christon | Beavercreek, OH

Phillip W. Freeman | Cincinnati, OH

Rebecca L. Grant | Portsmouth, OH

John J. James | Pickerington, OH

Harry R. Liggins | Fremont, OH