Angela Pauling Memorial Scholarship
Our Angela Pauling Scholars
Congratulations to the 2022 Recipients of the
Angela Pauling Memorial Scholarship!!
Malik Melodies Sisterhood, Inc. is excited to announce the recipients of our 10th Annual Scholarship!
Thanks to our generous donors this is our first year issuing 4 scholarship awards!!
We look forward to the continued expansion of our scholarship program.
We thank you for your contributions and investment into our Scholars' success!
Angela Pauling Scholar
Melanie Francis
Angela Pauling Scholar
Christina Huaman
Angela Pauling Scholar
Milagros Mejia
Angela Pauling Scholar
Samara Richards
Ms. Christina Huaman
Ms. Christina Huaman, a highly determined leader who aspires to make a difference in the world through her study of forensic psychology. She will attend John Jay College in New York as a Criminal Justice major.
"Social justice has sparked my interest in volunteering and advocating for human rights. I intend to continue my education while contributing to my community and create a safe and creative space for my peers."
– Christina Huaman
Ms. Melanie Francis
Ms. Melanie Francis is a reserved, yet passionate young lady who aspires to provide resources to communities that have a lack of resources. She aspires to become a pediatrician and will begin her medical journey at Hunter College in New York as a Nursing major.
"Human services needs to change, the rich get the best healthcare; not the poor and immigrants receive even less... That's not right; we all need the same opportunities." – Melanie Francis
Ms. Milagros Mejia
Ms. Milagros Mejia is an effervescent and compassionate leader who enjoys getting out of her comfort zone for personal growth and development, in addition to exploring everything! Ms. Mejia aspires to be a child psychologist and eventually a lawyer. She will attend Hunter College as Psychology major.
"I believe I can make a change, not only for one person but for the world. As a psychologist I will help people to make growth decisions and learn how raise their voices." – Milagros Mejia
Ms. Samara Richards
Ms. Samara Richards describes herself as empathetic, knowledgeable, and very passionate about everything she engages in. She aspires to have a private practice providing social work services for children, and to open an adoption agency. Ms. Richards will attend New York University as a Psychology major.
"I have helped underclassmen find a passion... teaching them its ok to be scared as long as your push through and prove to yourself and others that you can do it." – Samara Richards
We wish our 2022 Angela Pauling Scholars
great success and have no doubt they will
not only reach their goals, but surpass them!
– Malik Melodies Sisterhood, Inc.
2013
Shalena Boca
MMSI's Inaugural Scholarship Recipient
Shalena attended
Pace University and majored in Business Management. Shalena graduated in 2017 and is currently pursuing her graduate studies at
Fordham University.
2014
Kelvin
Nyamadi
Kelvin attended
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology pursuing a degree in Aircraft Operations.
2015
Jessica
Mendez
Jessica attended
Mercy College pursuing her dream to become a Physician's Assistant.
2016
Jodie-Ann
Williams
Jodie-Ann is a
Culinary Arts Management major. She attended Johnson and Wales University
2017
Nina
Bosuo
Nina attended
Lehman College majoring in Biology with a Pre-Med focus. Her goal is to attend medical school to become a surgeon.
Nina graduated from Lehman in December 2020. The pandemic did not slow her down!
Well Done!!
2018
Nancy Asante
Nancy attends
Siena College pursuing a degree in Engineering, with aspirations of becoming an Aerospace or
Mechanical Engineer.
2019
Elizabeth
Hurtado
Elizabeth attends
Iona College pursuing a degree in Business Management with aspirations of developing her own cosmetics line and
salon brand.
2020
Shjan
Carter
Shjan attends
Howard University pursuing a degree in Marketing. Her goal is to become an entrepreneur and empower her community to attain financial freedom and to advocate for gender equity for women.
2021
Renee
Franklyn
Renee attends
Barnard College of Columbia University pursuing a degree in Biochemistry, followed by medical school. Her goal is to become a cardiothoracic surgeon.
2021
Brandon
Peterson
Brandon attends
Howard University pursuing a degree in Business and Finance. His goal is to excel in the world of finance and have an impact on gender equity and equal pay for women in the professional sports industry.
2022
Melanie
Francis
Melanie will attend
Hunter College pursuing a degree in Nursing, with aspirations of becoming a Pediatrician
2022
Christina
Huaman
Christina will attend
John Jay College pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice, with aspirations of becoming a Forensic Psychologist.
2022
Milagros
Mejia
Milagros will attend Hunter College pursuing a Psychology degree, with aspirations of becoming a Child Psychologist and eventually a Lawyer.
2022
Samara
Richards
Samara will attend New York University pursuing a degree in Psychology. She aspires to have a private practice providing social work services for children, and to open an adoption agency.
2023
Future Scholar
Our Most Gracious Ancestor
Angela Pauling was one of the 24 founding members of MMSI.
Scholarship Background:
Angela Collette Pauling was one of twenty-four conscious and innovative women who founded the Malik Melodies Sisterhood, Inc. on December 14, 1978, at the Long Island University /C.W. Post Campus. Our Most Gracious Ancestor, Angela was a loving wife and mother of two children, but will be remembered for her kindness and joyful smile which she shared with all. Angela was diagnosed with cancer in 2008 and fought valiantly until her transition on the afternoon of July 28, 2010.
The Malik Melodies Sisterhood, Inc. established this memorial scholarship for our late founder with a mission consistent with her lifetime commitment to business, fashion, management and providing assistance to those in need. The Angela Pauling Memorial Scholarship was established for college-bound senior students who are from Angela Pauling's high school Harry S. Truman High School located in the Bronx, NY, and children of active MMSI members.
Application Eligibility Criteria:
The Angela Pauling Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to African-American and Latino college-bound high school seniors who have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of B or better, a SAT Score of 1100 or better and has been accepted to a four-year bachelor's degree program. Candidates must demonstrate commitment to community service and financial need based upon information on the Student Aid Report (SAR) and the FAFSA. Applicants are required to submit an essay, in not more than two double-spaced pages, on a woman's issue which they are concerned with as well as describing the work they have done in the community.
Discipline:
Careers in Business Administration, Management, Fashion and Human Service Fields.
Malik Melodies Sisterhood, Inc.
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