Scholarship – DIHEF

Student Update: Anandra Chaney

Scholarship, Success StoriesMay 26, 202617Views 0Likes 0Comments

We are thrilled to share this wonderful update from DIHEF scholarship recipient Anandra Chaney, a rising junior Sports Management major with a Sociology minor at Livingstone College! Anandra closed out the semester with a perfect 4.0 GPA, an incredible achievement that reflects her dedication and drive. On top of her academic excellence, she was elected President…

Student Update: Caden Gulley

Scholarship, Success StoriesMay 26, 202616Views 0Likes 0Comments

We are so excited to share this update from DIHEF scholarship recipient Caden Gulley! Caden has hit the ground running at Tuskegee University, diving deep into campus life in the most remarkable ways. He joined the prestigious Tuskegee University Golden Voices Choir Glee Club and, alongside a group of dedicated friends, helped revive the historic Baritone Phi…

Congratulations to Jalaiya Cunnigham

Scholarship, Success StoriesMarch 23, 20269Views 0Likes 0Comments

As a Project Height Scholarship recipient, Jalaiya has thrived at the University of Miami. We are thrilled to share that she has been accepted into the Master of Science in Psychology; Specialization in Applied Behavioral Analysis program within the University of Miami's Department of Psychology for the 2026 - 2027 Academic Year pending the successful…

Student Update: Tiaya Hubbard

Scholarship, Success StoriesOctober 2, 202514Views 0Likes 0Comments

We love hearing how DIHEF scholarship recipients have thrived during their college career. And, as in this case, after they have graduated. We received an update from Tiaya Hubbard, who shared her success story—highlighting both her academic achievements and the personal growth she experienced after receiving the scholarship. We are so proud of her! Learn…

Student Update: Maria Sharman

Scholarship, Success StoriesAugust 21, 202527Views 0Likes 0Comments

We recently received this wonderful update from our 4 year DIHEF scholarship recipient, Maria Sharman. We are so proud of her accomplishments and personal growth during her college career. Learn more about Maria by reading her update below. "Hi, my name is Maria Sharmin, and I’m proud to share that I was a recipient of…

Congratulations to DeJah Davis

Scholarship, Success StoriesJune 25, 20259Views 0Likes 0Comments

We first met DeJah in 2022 as a DIHEF scholarship recipient. In an email update from her, she announced her May 9th graduation from the University of South Alabama with a BA in Psychology. She also extended her thanks to the Dorothy Irene Height Education Foundation for all of our support. Congratulations, DeJah—we are so…

Tori Simmons - DIHEF Scholarship Recipient

Student Update: Tori Simmons

Scholarship, Success StoriesJune 7, 20249Views 0Likes 0Comments

We love hearing from our scholarship recipients and are happy to share this update with you. We last posted an update from Tori in 2022, so it's exciting to hear about how much she's experienced now that she's in her fourth year at Northeastern University in Boston, MA. Here's what she had to say: "As…

Meet Project Height Scholarship Recipient: Ayonnah Tinsley

Scholarship, Success StoriesApril 24, 202410Views 0Likes 0Comments

Ayonnah Tinsley is a Junior at the University of Southern California studying Arts, Technology, and the Business of Innovation with a minor in Sports Media Industries. She is currently interning at Disney Accelerator to support the latest cohort of start-ups as Disney's Demo Day approaches. She also worked with Nike LA this past semester in promoting…

Student Update: Jalaiya Cunningham

Scholarship, Success StoriesMarch 22, 202410Views 0Likes 0Comments

Recently we received an update from our Project Height Scholarship recipient Jalaiya Cunnigham, who is currently a sophomore studying sociology and communications at the University of Miami. We would like to share a peek at college life through her eyes. As we all know, attending a university isn't just about academics and serving…

Mentorship opportunities for our scholars

In the News, ScholarshipNovember 1, 20236Views 0Likes 0Comments

On February 17, 2023, the Dorothy I. Height Education Foundation (DIHEF) and the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) proudly announced the launch of the Project Height Scholarship Program, generously supported by Meta. On March 24, 2023, we announced the 27 scholarship recipients. In an effort to provide additional support to our awardees, the NCNW has…