2026 Recover & Rise
Scholarship Recipients
This year we received 49 applications. However, these ten (10) students excelled & earned a 2026 scholarship. The HOPE recipient will receive $1000 to go towards her college education-related expenses. Collectively, these scholarship recipients will receive over $5,000 towards their college-related expenses.
Gennise Walatee
Hometown: Fayetteville, NC
Georgia A. Booth-Price
HOPEScholarship Recipient
Yachli Roblero
Hometown:
W. Palm Beach, FL
Tomi Ojo
Hometown: Chesapeake, VA
Arianna Zuniga
Hometown: Fayetteville, NC
Tameshia Wright_
Hometown:
Lake Worth, FL
Walter Sanders, Jr.
Hometown:
Fayetteville, NC
ReNaya Williams
Hometown: Chesapeake, VA
Sama Yousef
Hometown: Fayetteville, NC
Chandler Jordan
Hometown:
Newport News, VA
Isabelle Mitchell
Hometown:
Chesapeake, VA
2025 Recover & Rise
Scholarship Recipients
This year we received over 20 applications. However, these Nine (9) students excelled & earned a 2025 scholarship. The HOPE recipient will receive $1000 to go towards her college education-related expenses. Collectively, these scholarship recipients will receive over $5,000 towards their college-related expenses.
Charis Winder
Hometown: Hampton, VA
Georgia A. Booth-Price
HOPEScholarship Recipient
Doniqua Quinton
Hometown:
Goose Creek, SC
Derrick Barnes
Hometown: Chesapeake, VA
Destany Pearl
Hometown: Chesapeake, VA
Maria Saad
Hometown:
Lake Worth, FL
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Bianka Gonzalez
Hometown:
Lake Worth, FL
Travis Jimenez
Hometown: Chesapeake, VA
Phoenix Banks
Hometown: Chesapeake, VA
Estabert Joseph
Hometown:
Lake Worth, FL
2024 Recover & Rise
Scholarship Recipients
In 2024 we received 20 applications. However, these Ten (10) students excelled & earned a 2024 scholarship. The HOPE received $1000 for her college education-related expenses. Collectively these scholarship recipients received over $5,950 towards their college-related expenses!
NaKoryia Jones
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Georgia A. Booth-Price
HOPEScholarship Recipient
Elizabeth McElfresh
Hometown:
Newport News, VA
Vianca Cordon
Hometown:
Lake Worth, FL
Abbie Brown
Hometown:
Fitzgerald, GA
Jameson Booth
Hometown: Chesapeake, VA
Tyra Kettle
Hometown:
Lynwood, IL
Sahanah Vishwanathan
Hometown:
Newport News, VA
Halimat Hassan
Hometown:
Hampton, VA
Widjina Estime
Hometown:
Lake Worth, FL
Tristan Klompenhouwer
Hometown:
Newport News, VA
2023 Recover & Rise
Scholarship Recipients
In 2023 we received 26 applications. However, Eight (8) students excelled & earned a 2023 scholarship. The HOPE recipient received $1250 for her college education-related expenses. Collectively these scholarship recipients will received over $5600 towards their college-related expenses.
A. Samone McLean
Hometown: Charlotte, NC
Georgia A. Booth-Price
HOPEScholarship Recipient
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Ethan K Alfonso
Hometown: Newport News, VA
Lisa Patel
Hometown:
Hampton, VA
Doc Green
Hometown:
N. Charleston, SC
Chelsi Thomas
Hometown: Brookshire, TX
Julea Thomas
Hometown:
Yorktown, VA
Kameron Mallory
Hometown:
Newport News, VA
Maria Tomas
Hometown:
Boynton Beach, FL
2022 Recover & Rise
Scholarship Recipients
In 2022, we received 10 applications, however, these SIX students excelled and earned a 2022 scholarship. The Platinum recipient will receive $1000 for her college education-related expenses. Each Gold recipient will receive $650 for their college education-related expenses.
Our sincere appreciation to every donor who made this year's scholarship possible. Thank you for investing in continuing education for these forward-striving youth.
Well Done & Congratulations Sydney, Jayden, Keza, Shelby, Mason, and Jaden!
Sydney Watkins
Platinum Scholarship Recipient
Hometown:
Montgomery, AL
Jayden Green
Gold Scholarship Recipient
Hometown:
North Charleston, SC
Keza Green
Gold Scholarship Recipient
Hometown:
Charlotte, VA
Mason Morgan
Gold Scholarship Recipient
Hometown:
Newport News, VA
Shelby Graham
Gold Scholarship Recipient
Hometown:
Hampton/Yorktown, VA
Jaden Wilson
Gold Scholarship Recipient
Hometown:
Coral Springs, FL
2021 Queen Scholarship Recipients
In 2021, we initiated our annual scholarship for high school seniors, dedicated to empowering youth. The pilot recipients, known as "IBIA Ladies", were the pioneers of our SURF class—focused on Self-Love, Unity, Resilience, and Financial Freedom. Upon completing the SURF Course and the reflective essay titled "Leave it to Lila," each IBIA lady earned a scholarship from our 3-tier program. The Honor graduate received the prestigious top-tier award of $2,000. In total, the IBIA Ladies Scholarship Pilot of 2021 bestowed over $3,500 towards their college-related expenses, leaving each recipient not only financially supported but equipped with the enduring principles of SURF, ensuring a lifetime of self-empowerment!
Nia Kinnard
Honor Scholarship Recipient
Hometown: San Antonio, TX
Breyanna Gilmore
Scholarship Recipient
Hometown:
San Antonio, TX
Micahya Spears
Scholarship Recipient
Hometown: Montgomery, AL
Ste'Jah Davis
Pilot Class Student
Hometown:
Lubbock, TX