Angela Pauling Memorial Scholarship
Our Angela Pauling Scholars
Congratulations to the 2025 Recipients of the
Angela Pauling Memorial Scholarship!!
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Malik Melodies Sisterhood, Inc. is excited to announce the recipients of our 13th Annual Scholarship!
Thanks to our generous donors we awarded 5 scholarship awards this year!!
We look forward to the continued expansion of our scholarship program.
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We thank you for your contributions and investment into our Scholars' success!
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Ms. Joy Djatsou
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Congratulations to Joy Djatsou, 2025 Recipient of the Angela Pauling Memorial Scholarship.
Ms. Djatsou attended Harry S. Truman High School, Bronx, New York. She is described by her counselor as “diligent and highly motivated, embodying the essence of intellectual curiosity, determination, leadership and resilience” – Elizabeth Zuckerman, School Counselor.
Ms. Djatsou sustained an ambitious course load in the sciences and maintained a constant presence on the Honor Roll. Her extracurricular activities included: My Sister’s Keeper Ambassador, Harry S. Truman Student Ambassador, Girls on Fire Membership, and Junior Class Vice President. She was also a Harry S. Truman Wrestling Volunteer, and a BuildOn volunteer.
Ms. Djatsou is interested in pediatric nursing and the science of ultrasound diagnostic imaging. She is interested in seeing that women receive and have access to exceptional health care throughout their childbearing years. We wish her much success in her academic pursuits at Stony Brook University.
Ms. Toni-Gaye Guy
Congratulations to Toni-Gaye Guy, 2025 Recipient of the Angela Pauling Memorial Scholarship.
Ms. Guy attended Harry S. Truman High School, Bronx, New York, and is interested in the field of medicine. The specialties include plastic surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, and forensic science. Her counselor writes “She has already demonstrated the intelligence, drive and dedication such a career path would require” – Elizabeth Stout, School Counselor.
Throughout high school Ms. Guy was a member of the National Society of High School Scholars, a member of the Harry S. Truman National Honors Society, the Principals List, and Girls on Fire.
She also managed to mentor students from her former high school in Jamaica, West Indies and provided over 100 hours of tutoring at her current high school. Further, Ms. Guy was an active participant in the Caribbean Club where she promoted and celebrated her culture while assisting other students transferring to high school from a Caribbean country. Ms. Guy will begin her Pre-Med course of study at the City College of New York. We eagerly await news of the future Dr. Guy’s success.
Mr. Daniel Kasambalis
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Congratulations to Daniel Kasambalis, 2025 Recipient of the Angela Pauling Memorial Scholarship.
Mr. Kasambalis attended Harry S. Truman High School, Bronx, New York and is interested in the field of computer programming, software and web design. His counselor states that “Daniel expresses a unique blend of intelligence and creativity and showcases leadership and a commitment to community engagement.” – Andrea Joubert, Guidance Counselor.
His extracurricular activities included the Truman Media Club, Student Government, BuildOn, and serving as a Student Ambassador. His hobbies surrounding 3D animation, video editing, and drawing undoubtedly foster his passion for computer science.
His involvement in video and animation has allowed him to understand the need for female characters to be portrayed as powerful rather than individuals that always need to be rescued. We are sure that he will be an inspirational voice in the creation of positive images for all characters in the media. Daniel will attend Hunter College in New York majoring in Computer Science, and we look forward to his success.
Ms. Raven Savannah Taylor
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Congratulations to Ms. Raven Savannah Taylor, 2025 Recipient of the Angela Pauling Memorial Scholarship.
Ms. Taylor attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, New York, New York. As a dance major, Raven showed dedication and professionalism throughout her participation in the prestigious programs of Alvin Ailey Junior Division, the Paul Taylor Summer Intensive, and the Martha Graham Dance School. Her teacher writes “She has consistently impressed me with her exceptional talent, unwavering dedication, and remarkable character” – Lindsy Stein, Teacher.
Raven intends to study the artistry of dance, film, and television. Whether in front of the camera or behind the scenes, gaining an understanding of the profession is one of her major goals. She is known to have a strong work ethic, ability to show resilience, and the remarkable ability to persevere when faced with challenges.
Her extracurricular activities included the Alvin Ailey Junior Division. In 2021 Raven participated in planning and facilitating the Malik Melodies Sisterhood, Inc. WE LEAD: Empowering Girls Conference as a Student Ambassador and received the Gems Among Us Award. Her hobbies include writing, community work, swimming, and reading. We wish her much success as she majors in Film & Television, and minors in Dance at Louisiana State University.
We wish our 2025 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 continued on to attain a graduate degree from 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
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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
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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
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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
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Samara
Richards
Samara will attend New York University pursuing a degree in Psychology. S​he aspires to have a private practice providing social work services for children, and to open an adoption agency.
2023
Curtis
Adu-Poku
Curtis will attend
Cornell University in Ithaca, New York pursuing a degree in Biology and Society, with aspirations of becoming a Medical Doctor.
2023
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Stephanie
Albarracin
Stephanie will attend
Iona College in New Rochelle, New York pursuing
a degree in Nursing.
2023
Brittania
Brown
Brittania will attend
Iona University, New Rochelle, New York pursuing dual degrees in Business and the Performing Arts.
2023
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Jennovia
Mais
Jennovia will attend the University of New Haven, West Haven, Connecticut pursuing a degree in
Criminal Justice. She aspires to work in law enforcement.
2023
Kennedy
Stewart
Kennedy will attend
Morgan State University, Baltimore Maryland pursuing a degree in Nursing.
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2024
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Khadija Ndao
Khadija will attend the University of Pennsylvania where she will major in political science and later pursue a law degree to become an immigration attorney.
2024
Alissa
Saunders
Alissa will attend Macaulay Honors College at Hunter College in New York and is pursuing a nursing degree.
2024
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Brianna
Webber
Brianna will attend City University of New York School of Medicine in the Sophie Davis Biomedical Education Program pursuing a medical degree to become a pediatrician.
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2024
Joy
Djatsou
Joy will attend Stony Brook University in New York where she will major in health sciences and pursue a career in pediatric nursing or ultrasound diagnostic imaging.
2024
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Toni-Gaye
Guy
Toni-Gaye will attend the City College of New York majoring in Pre-Med with aspirations of becoming a surgeon. Her future specialties include plastic surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, and forensic science.
2024
Daniel
Kasambalis
Daniel will attend Hunter College in New York School pursuing a degree in Computer Science and will pursue a career in computer programming, software and web design.
2025
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Raven Savannah
Taylor
Raven will be attending Louisiana State University where she will major in
Film & Television,
and minor in Dance ​
2025
Scholar #5
Our 5th Angela Pauling Scholar for 2025 is very grateful for their award and respectively opted out for the website posting.
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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.
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​​Discipline: ​
Careers in Business Administration, Management, Fashion and Human Service Fields.
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