Scholar Highlights

University of Alabama second year scholar, DJ Luster, is marching his way to New York City. This Thursday, DJ is set to appear in the 95th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade as part of the University of Alabama’s Million Dollar Marching band as a member of the Tuba section. DJ is pursuing a degree in Business, while he is unsure about which professional field he would like to pursue, DJ hopes to become a business leader who can manage and mentor a team of colleagues. DJ shares with the Foundation a bit about his experience as an Annexstad scholar and his preparation to perform on a national …

Alabama LFT scholar, DJ Luster, set to perform in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day ParadeRead More

Graduating from Hirschi High School in the north central plains of Wichita Falls, Texas nine years ago, Zackary Brown was the first in his family to receive a high school diploma. Having the opportunity to pursue a bachelor’s degree with help from the Annexstad Family Foundation’s Leaders for Tomorrow scholarship, Zackary is using his experience to inspire and motivate those who dream of pursuing higher education. Before his first semester on Vanderbilt’s campus back in 2012, Zackary had dreams to become a physician and decrease health disparities for underserved communities. Zackary …

Zackary Brown Inspiring Next Generation of LeadersRead More

University of Georgia Leader for Tomorrow scholar, Jay Ivey, was recently featured as a UGA Today Amazing Student. With his final year just around the corner, Jay reflects on what makes UGA so special to him personally and academically while pursuing an agricultural communications degree through the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. As an orientation leader and peer learning assistant, Jay can share his love of the university with incoming first year students from diverse backgrounds. As a student leader, Jay works to make UGA a more inclusive place. “A huge passion of mine …

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Annexstad scholar, Aubriana Davis, is no stranger to life behind the camera. She is set to star in the second season of Netflix’s Raising Dion. Throughout her time at Spelman, Aubriana has dedicated herself to her coursework and her passion. A documentary filmmaking major with a minor in theatre, Aubriana has had the opportunity to learn both on and off campus. At 18, she received her first movie credit in the film Richard Jewell directed by acclaimed director Clint Eastwood. As you wait for Raising Dion’s second season to be released, be sure see Aubriana’s latest work in Amazon Prime’s The …

Aubriana Davis, AFF Scholar on the Silver ScreenRead More

The University of Mississippi recently profiled Ajah Singleton and Elsi Gabriela Muñoz Ramos, two first-generation students and Annexstad Leaders for Tomorrow scholars as part of a celebration between the University and the Annexstad Family Foundation. To learn more about Ajah and Elsi’s story and the impact AFF is making at the University of Mississippi, click here. …

University of Mississippi highlight Annexstad Family Foundation Scholars and PartnershipRead More