Smitty’s Scholars Scholarship Program

The Wade Smith Foundation (WSF) proudly introduces the Smitty's Scholar’s Scholarship Program—a powerful initiative dedicated to supporting and nurturing the educational dreams of outstanding high school seniors. This program embodies WSF's unwavering commitment to empowering youth and fostering personal growth through education.

In partnership with The Exchange Club of Lake Highlands, and the Positive Coaching Alliance of Houston, WSF has been instrumental in awarding scholarships to remarkable students in both Houston ISD and Lake Highlands High School, recognizing their dedication not only to their academic pursuits but also to their communities.

The program represents WSF's enduring commitment to empowering the next generation of leaders through education. These scholarships not only provide financial assistance but also recognize the values and character traits that lead to personal and community success. As WSF continues to support and uplift young scholars, we celebrate their achievements and look forward to their bright futures.

Here's a glimpse into the exceptional individuals who have been recipients of the Smitty's Scholars Scholarships:

2024 Scholarship Recipients

•  Ava Purl
• Mitch Williams

2023 Scholarship Recipients

• Biak Sang
• Mary McMullen

2022 Scholarship Recipients

• Habeeb Abiodun
• Ra’Necicia Tucker

2020 Scholarship Recipients

• Ayana Davies
• Mia Zuniga
• Zion Thomas
• Caroline Parnell
• Austin Tran
• Landon McKelvey
• Alexis Clayborne
• Tiyah Braxton
• John Hutton

2019 Scholarship Recipients

• Skylar Crause
• Rishab Jegetia
• Andrew Smith
• Tamara Gonzalez
• Oluwatobe Alagbe
• Kylie Sprulock
• Judith Mendoza

2018 Scholarship Recipients

• Colt Brock
• Alexandra Colson
• Onyedikachi Uche

2017 Scholarship Recipients

• Michael Anowey
• Monica Loira
• Maldini Sakah

2016 Scholarship Recipients

• Nahiyan Khan Berket
• Ghebermicael Sui
• (Mercy) Cer

2015 Scholarship Recipients

• Kayla Banks
• Mary Estrera
• Diana Monyancha
• Katie Norris
• Abighail Seghid

2013 - 2014 Scholarship Recipients

• Derek Mayon
• Oumayma El Hamzaoui
• Fryda Gonzalez
• Shahnaz Azeez
• Yesenia Mondragon
• Jacqueline Roman
• Genesis Larin
• Lauren West
• Kenya Mosley
• Morgan Dishman
• Kelly Henry
• Abby Harris
• Katherine Sutton
• Shane Bono