Jim Moran Scholars

About

The Jim Moran Foundation, in partnership with Florida State University (FSU), annually recognizes two Jim Moran Scholars - African-American high school seniors from South Florida and North Florida who are role models and have received admission to FSU with an identified financial barrier. Both Scholars receive a four-year, needs-based scholarship with funding provided through the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship.

 

2024 North Florida Scholar: Jasmyn Major

Jasmyn Major graduated from Jean Ribault High School in Jacksonville with dual-enrollment at Florida State College at Jacksonville. While in high school, she held a part-time job at a restaurant and also participated in National Honor Society, Beta Club, Student Government Association, and Pearls of Perfections. Jasmyn’s community service included being a YMCA summer camp counselor and READ USA tutor. At Florida State University, she is majoring in computer engineering as part of the Women In Stem Living and Learning Community. Jasmyn believes she has what it takes to make a difference and wants to help others in need – saying, through this scholarship, “…I can do exactly what Jim Moran would want me to.”

 

2024 South Florida Scholar: Khalise Richard

Born and raised in South Florida, Khalise Richard graduated from Miramar High School’s International Baccalaureate program with interests in history, psychology and biology. She was active in National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, Key Club, Mentoring Tomorrow’s Leaders and Principal’s Advisory Board. Among her volunteer activities, Khalise most enjoyed tutoring and mentoring children at Miramar Police Athletic League Center. Khalise began Florida State University in the Quest Scholars Program through CARE and plans to major in Behavioral Neuroscience with a career goal in neuropsychology.

 


2023 North Florida Scholar: Guillaume Toussaint

College: Engineering

Major: Biomedical Engineering

 

2023 North Florida Scholar: Efrata Woldmariam

College: Nursing

Major: Nursing


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2022 South Florida Scholar: Stephanie Adebaworin

College: Criminology & Criminal Justice

Major: Criminal Justice

 

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2022 North Florida Scholar: Darrell Worrell

College: Business

Major: Finance


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2021 South Florida Scholar: Samantha Dieujuste

College: Nursing

Major: Pre-Nursing

 

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2021 North Florida Scholar: Catherine Williams

College: Business

Major: Finance


 
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2019 North Florida Scholar: Alejandro Robins

College: FAMU-FSU College of Engineering

Major: Mechanical Engineering