Since 2006, the Endowment has supported 20 students attending HBCUs.
Kaitlyn Gaddis
Alumna, Xavier University of Louisiana
Summa Cum Laude Graduate, Speech Pathology
Currently, Kaitlyn work for Teach for America in New Orleans, LA.
Taylor Rhem
Alumna, Hampton University
Architecture
Currently works with Smith Group JJR.
LaToria Dixon
Alumna, Spelman College
Business
LaToria recently graduated from College College in Atlanta College with a Bachelors of Arts in Business. She volunteers as a peer mentor and homeless advocate.
Elexus Hunter
Alumna, Clark Atlanta University
Business Analyst, AllState
Elexus has also started a nonprofit, Tragic in Magic to provide scholarships to youth aging out of the foster care system.
Elliott Davis, II
Alumnus, Tuskegee University
Architecture
Currently employed at RPA Design, PC.
Lauryn Gant
Senior, Tuskegee University
Animal Science
“This endowment is a huge blessing to my family and me. Not only is it preventing my parents from coming out of pocket, but it’s also allowing me to attend the illustrious Tuskegee University and tap into my passion for animals. Now that I’m here I’ve realized that choosing Tuskegee was the best decision I could’ve made for college. I’m meeting great people and am moving one step closer to achieving my goal of becoming a Veterinarian. I owe a lot of this to the Joshua David Gardner Scholarship Foundation and I couldn’t be more grateful, so thank you again.”
Tracy Edwards
Alunma, Hampton University
B.S. Physics
“The Joshua David Garner Memorial Scholarship Endowment has been a tremendous help in supporting tuition cost at Hampton University, allowing me to future my education as a future Physicist. I am forever grateful for the opportunity.”
India Bradley
Alumna, Howard University
B.S. Biology
“Attending Howard University has put me on the road to medical school. Thank you for this scholarship.”
Kristina Echols
Alumna, Spelman College
B.S. Sociology
Kristina Echols is pursuing a Bachelors of Arts in Sociology and Environmental Science at Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia. This summer, Kristina is working as a Community Relations Mercedes Benz STAR Intern and as a Community Affairs Game Day Intern for the Atlanta Braves.
Toya Tanner
2023, North Carolina A&T State University
Biology
“You need to begin with your goals in mind because that’s what’s going to keep you going.”