<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Pampalena C. Watson Excellence in Education Memorial Scholarship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Empowering Futures Through Education Grants]]></description><link>https://www.pcwscholarship.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:47:26 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.pcwscholarship.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Kayonna Evans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Delaware State University Dental Medicine Kayonna Evans is a sophomore at Delaware State University who resides in Newark, Delaware. She is pursuing a degree in Biological Sciences with the goal of becoming a dentist. As the youngest of three children on her mother’s side and the middle child of six on her father’s side, family has played an important role in shaping her character and perspective. Kayonna’s passion for dentistry grew from a personal experience. As a child, she fell and...]]></description><link>https://www.pcwscholarship.com/post/kayonna-evans</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8e382cb23c95114c71fc86</guid><category><![CDATA[2025 Scholarship Recipients]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:52:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fa6897_a645b32d559f48d5a860cccbb8f5080f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_180,h_173,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>dwatsonbouie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gabrielle Greenfield]]></title><description><![CDATA[Delaware State University Mechanical Engineering Gabrielle Greenfield is a senior at St. George’s Technical High School in the Technical Drafting career pathway, where she has developed a strong interest in design and engineering. Her curiosity about how things work and desire to transform creative ideas into real-world innovations inspire her to pursue a college degree in Mechanical Engineering. Leadership and service have played an important role in Gabrielle’s personal growth. As the...]]></description><link>https://www.pcwscholarship.com/post/gabrielle-greenfield</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8e37ac6332daeb5c52a3d2</guid><category><![CDATA[2025 Scholarship Recipients]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:49:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fa6897_3b5138c3fccb4d01b965e911ea3115dd~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_192,h_204,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>dwatsonbouie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mia Perez]]></title><description><![CDATA[Widener University Nursing Growing up, Mia Perez has always been supported by a strong family who taught her that education is the key to building the life she wants. They encouraged her to aim high, work hard, and make the most of every opportunity. Mia’s freshman year at Widener University taught her valuable lessons about responsibility and independence. For the first time, she was responsible for managing her own choices, balancing classes, time, and newfound independence. 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She is eager to expand her knowledge in the field while finding and building communities where she feels supported and uplifted. Taylor is deeply committed to serving others. She has completed more than 150 hours of community service throughout high school. As Vice...]]></description><link>https://www.pcwscholarship.com/post/taylor-fitzgerald</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8e3504836b1f3da5f9956c</guid><category><![CDATA[2025 Scholarship Recipients]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:41:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fa6897_2b6536d7332e472fb4c4e34a6bd67479~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_210,h_208,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>dwatsonbouie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jala Filmore-Bey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drexel University Architecture Engineering Jala Gilmore-Bey is the oldest of six siblings and was born and raised in Philadelphia. She has always been a creative and artsy child, and for as long as she can remember her main interests revolved around the arts. She would love to be an interior designer and architectural engineer because it will allow her to be as creative as she or the people she is working with want to be and want to have the qualifications to construct the groundwork of...]]></description><link>https://www.pcwscholarship.com/post/jala-filmore-bey</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8e340628d0cf71ca03f072</guid><category><![CDATA[2024 Scholarship Recipients]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:35:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fa6897_34ae0e7beb064a7aa6c2ac21b4a7e6c7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_471,h_564,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>dwatsonbouie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kaylei Thomas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Howard University Genetic Engineering Kaylei Thomas is passionate about science and community service.  She aspires to make a meaningful impact through genetic engineering. Growing up in a split household taught me resilience and determination, shaping her ambition to pursue a career that advances healthcare and biotechnology.  She aspires to attend college, particularly Howard University to focus on her studies and engage in research and community service projects.  Kaylei is committed to...]]></description><link>https://www.pcwscholarship.com/post/kaylei-thomas</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8e336d6332daeb5c52998c</guid><category><![CDATA[2024 Scholarship Recipients]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:31:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fa6897_7933b2df7e314861bfface440fd725c0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_457,h_462,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>dwatsonbouie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kayne Gaymon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cheyney University Dental Medicine At two years old,  Kayne Gaymon played a rough game of tag with my uncle. In doing so, he ran into a piece of furniture and chipped my front tooth. His parents rushed me to the dentist where he played games while we waited, and watched cartoons while they fixed his tooth, and afterward, he received a prize. They took a picture for the wall, and Kayne remembers thinking this was the best place ever.  Fast forward to the present,  Kayne has had countless...]]></description><link>https://www.pcwscholarship.com/post/kayne-gaymon</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8e2ee128d0cf71ca03e512</guid><category><![CDATA[2024 Scholarship Recipients]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:12:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fa6897_80e6986cefc74dcfb2fb2c817c23263c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_455,h_538,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>dwatsonbouie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Laila Mauldin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Auburn University Architecture Engineering Lalia Mauldin is a senior at Christiana High School Honors Academy Program. She maintains a rigorous curriculum including dual enrollment courses through Wilmington University. While Laila is still in the deciding stage, her College Interest is Auburn University as an Architecture Major.  ​ Laila has Intellect - as a Nation Honors and Art Society Member;  Talent - as an artist, she plays the viola in the orchestra; Athleticism as Christiana’s varsity...]]></description><link>https://www.pcwscholarship.com/post/laila-mauldin</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8e2e0176a0a4a55f35ab2b</guid><category><![CDATA[2024 Scholarship Recipients]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:08:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fa6897_59cdd962f59d425f8f9268e252a9dc0b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_395,h_474,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>dwatsonbouie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan Williams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jackson State University Civil Engineering Ryan Williams is currently pursuing a major in Civil Engineering at Jackson State University. His decision to attend Jackson State was driven by the university's welcoming atmosphere, robust internship opportunities, and rigorous academic programs, which made it feel like a home away from home. Ryan is deeply committed to expanding his knowledge and embracing new challenges as he prepares for a career in Civil Engineering. During his senior year at...]]></description><link>https://www.pcwscholarship.com/post/ryan-williams</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8e2b6d28d0cf71ca03de01</guid><category><![CDATA[2023 Scholarship Recipients]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:57:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fa6897_d89d15004be8462ea2800018718dd1a2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_710,h_591,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>dwatsonbouie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leah Burch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drexel University Medicine Leah's fascination with the field of medicine began at the tender age of eight. Captivated by the transformative power of medicine to improve lives, she was inspired by the medical professionals she encountered, who exhibited kindness, compassion, and deep knowledge. These experiences ignited Leah's passion for STEM and set her on a path of academic and personal growth. 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Cameron is a leader and member of various student-run clubs and organizations in his school, including Dungeon &#38; Dragons Club, the school newspaper, National Honor Society, the National Society of Highschool...]]></description><link>https://www.pcwscholarship.com/post/cameron-jordan-ridgley</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8e28ae28d0cf71ca03d829</guid><category><![CDATA[2022 Scholarship Recipients]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:45:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fa6897_3d591b88ec754ede8084b810a8d88334~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_691,h_604,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>dwatsonbouie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Anthony Mitchell Jr.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Delaware State University Kinesiology Kevin Anthony Mitchell Jr. son of Kevin and D’Veda Mitchell and big brother to Faith Joan E. Mitchell.  Kevin is a Senior at Cab Calloway School of the Arts (Cab) in the Red Clay Consolidated School District where he majors in Instrumental Music as a trumpet player.  Kevin has been a member of the Wilmington Children’s Jazz Band and is currently a member of the award-winning Cab Calloway Spirit Marching Band.  ​ Kevin’s love for music and instruments...]]></description><link>https://www.pcwscholarship.com/post/kevin-anthony-mitchell-jr</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8c66eb30d700055ab28c70</guid><category><![CDATA[2022 Scholarship Recipients]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:47:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fa6897_82ef2c9a20914c04a3106305d68da148~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_381,h_360,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>dwatsonbouie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Niya Danzy Ghaffaar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cheyney University
Biology Sciences
Our Inaugural Scholarship Recipient
Niya Simone Danzy-Ghaffaar is a native of Philadelphia. Pennsylvania. She attended high school at the Girard Academie Music Program where she studied music theory and music technology for 8 years. Niya is currently enrolled at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania where she is working towards earning her Bachelor of Science in Biology. She has a rising 3.46 GPA.]]></description><link>https://www.pcwscholarship.com/post/supporting-education-donor-impacts-on-student-futures</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7934cc7e238b0b8ae4da87</guid><category><![CDATA[2021 Scholarship Recipient]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 02:17:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fa6897_f5095077d2e04f92b800d6a11fe82cee~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>dwatsonbouie</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>