RECIPIENTS
Congratulations to all recipients of our scholarships and awards!
The Empowering Justice Foundation is committed to empowering our youth to pursue higher education and leadership opportunities. The 2022 recipients of our scholarships and awards are the first to receive funds from our organization! We are so proud to present the names of the recent high school graduates! Thank you all for taking interest in this opportunity to help pursue your dreams of continuing your education and doing so in honor of 1st LT Justice R. Stewart. We are forever grateful and wish all of you the best in your future endeavors.
"I always knew I was meant to be greater, more than average." - Kween Regine
1st LT Justice R. Stewart Legendary Leadership Award
Macy Collins
Blythewood High School
Blythewood, South Carolina
Class of 2022
Rondalyn Waters
Ridge View High School
Columbia, South Carolina
Class of 2022
Poetically Powerful Scholarship Award
Jhoana Santander-Juarez
Richland Northeast High School
Columbia, South Carolina
Class of 2022
Justice Regine' Stewart Memorial Scholarship
Established by the Brookland Baptist Church (Northeast Campus) in memory of Justice R. Stewart. The NJROTC program at Richland Northeast High School was instrumental in Justice's successful career path. She was a First Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps, a published poet, a graduate of Spelman College, and a 2014 graduate of Richland Northeast High School. The scholarship will provide one-time financial assistance to the selected student to pursue their dreams of earning a college degree. The scholarship award is $500. This award is only available to a current female senior participating in the NJROTC program at Richland Northeast High School that fits the established criteria.
Emanya Roach
Richland Northeast High School
Columbia, South Carolina
Class of 2022
Emanya is also the recipient of the
2022 Extraordinary G.R.I.T. Award