Providing scholarship opportunities to area youth
BOOM is committed to supporting the educational aspirations of local students as they pursue higher education by providing two scholarship opportunities – The Black Heritage Council Scholarship and the JW Harris Scholarship.
Black Heritage Council Scholarship
Historic petitioner of name change of Cass Ave to Martin Luther King Ave.
JW Harris Scholarship
The Peace and a Freedom Committee, in partnership with the Black Heritage Council and Michael Zucker, are proud to sponsor the John W. Harris Scholarship.
Each sponsor is proud to give a deserving student the financial assistance needed to honor such a man as Mr. Harris. Scholarships will be presented to African – American students who:
- Is (Are) currently enrolled (full-time) in an accredited college.
- Can be a freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior.
- Expresses a financial need.
Please submit your interest in a one page document and submit to the Peace and Freedom Committee PO Box 995, Marion, OH 43302, or email to the Peace and Freedom.
Be sure to include your name and college.
Previous winners
Former Black Heritage Council Scholarship Recipients
The Black Heritage Council is pleased to support these outstanding young scholars on the next leg of their journey! May God continue to bless your educational achievements.
- Corine Cooper
- Freeara Coleman
- Braylon Dyer
- Marquis Long
- Carlei Morris
- Alex Stokes
- Xavier Hensel
- Noah Williams
- India Willis
2024
- Symphony Brown
- Trinity Keith
- Caden Jones
- Aiden Miller
- Nya Miller
- Matthew Thomas
- Paige Powers
- Jurnee Windham
2023
- Shealana Booker
- Kaedan Faggs
- Kelsi Pickens
- A’Nya Reynolds
- Aaliyah Thompson
- Shaqir Thompson
2022
- Makaiya Freeman
- Deandre Ayers
- Kandice Canady
- Nichelle Miller
- Rebekka Twine
- Quantez Windham
- Alysia Miller
- Destiny Moaney
2020
- Elijah Collier
- Zion Jackson
- Ai’Layshia Randle
- Cierra Fraker
- Zarreah Smith
- Isaiah Russell
- Garey Moaney
- Jenna Kegley
- Daeveonna Middleton
- Isaiah Dowell
- Nathan Miller
2019
- Corrine Starks
- Arianna Reece
- Colby Carter
- Franklin Lofton
2018
- Kia Branstetter
- Michael Freeman, Jr.
- Tyriq Harris
- Taiya Jones
- Kennedy Kelly
- Nicolas Middleworth
- Chloie Riedlinger
- Nathan Riddle
2017
- Armani Borden
- Olivia Davis
- Shakara Petty
- Zharia Troutman
- Janicia Bonney
- Kevin Taylor
- Laneisha Johnson
- Lexus Scott
- Dylan Williams
2015
- Kier Scott
- Jordan Henderson
- Nakerri Roebuck
2014
- Shawn Tyler
- Brianna Odell
- Olivia Brown
- Cierra Tackett
2013
- Natoshhia Jackson
- Alex Faulkner
- Kura Hairson
2012
- Jennifer Coleman
- Gene Rucker
- Alex Bailey
- Megan Lucas
2011
- Braxton Howell
- Shawn Dyer
2010
- LaVesta Petty
- Monte Mallory-Williams
2009
- Crystal Siler
- Michael Megginson
- Janay Dyer
- Cyncere White
2008
- Michael Williams
- Jacqueline Twine
- Sascha Brady
- Laneisha Shafer
2007
- India Troutman
- Brittany Chase
- Emerald Siler
2005
- Jared Mills
- Trenice Siler
2004
- T.J. Floyd
- Andrea Middleton
- Tiffany Richardson
- Aaron Pitts
- LaToya Logan
- Corey McDuffie
2003
Former JW Harris Scholarship Recipients
- Olivia Woods
- Jaidyn Opuni
2024
- Gary Moaney
- Caden Jones
- Jurnee Windham
2023
- Rebekka Twine
- Khalil Scott
- Keyani Jackson
2022
- Gary Moaney
- Tahvean Mason
2021
- Isaiah Dowell-Churchman
2020