Mark Green Memorial Scholarship

Funded by

LaTonya Green

Eligibility Requirements

GPA:

3.2 GPA or higher

Citizenship Status:

U.S. citizen

Background:

Low-income, Non-profit or volunteering experience

Education Level:

High school senior or undergraduate student

GPA:

Citizenship Status:

Background:

Education Level:

3.2 GPA or higher

U.S. citizen

Low-income, Non-profit or volunteering experience

High school senior or undergraduate student

The Mark Green Memorial Scholarship was created to honor the life, legacy, and values of Mark Anthony Green, a United States Air Force and Persian Gulf War veteran, who exemplified resilience, determination, and a commitment to education. This scholarship is dedicated to providing higher education opportunities to underprivileged and underserved students, empowering them to pursue their dreams and build brighter futures.

Mark Anthony Green overcame an underprivileged background through unwavering perseverance and a steadfast belief in the transformative power of education. After graduating high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, where he served with distinction for nearly a decade. During his military tenure, Mark maximized the educational benefits available to him, earning an Associate of Airway Science and a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology. Upon his honorable discharge, his dedication to learning continued, culminating in a Master of Science in Human Resources Training and Development.

Mark's passion for education and his journey of overcoming adversity inspired his wife, LaTonya Green, to create this scholarship in his memory. LaTonya herself faced significant challenges on her path to becoming the first in her immediate family to earn a college degree. She experienced firsthand how higher education can be a life-changing opportunity, transforming not only her own life but also the trajectory of her family.

The Mark Green Memorial Scholarship reflects LaTonya's commitment to extending the opportunities she and her husband cherished to those who might otherwise face financial barriers to higher education. This scholarship aims to foster success, build generational legacies, and honor Mark's remarkable life and enduring belief in the power of education to uplift and transform lives.

Any low-income underrepresented high school senior or undergraduate student who is a U.S. citizen with at least a 3.2 GPA and non-profit or volunteering experience may apply for this scholarship opportunity.

To apply, tell us about yourself, why you’re a good candidate for this scholarship, and how you plan to make a difference.

Selection Criteria:

Ambition, Drive, Impact

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Published January 13, 2025

Essay Topic

Please tell us a bit about yourself and why you should be selected for this scholarship. How do you plan to make a positive impact on the world or your community?

400–600 words

Winners and Finalists

June 2025

Winners

Alyssa Masterson

College of the Redwoods

Mckinleyville, CA

Chance Hicks

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Finalists

Tulane University of Louisiana

Wexford, PA

Ranisha Evans

Clark Atlanta University

Oakland, CA

Keely Becker

Oklahoma City Community College

Blanchard, OK

Noah Browning

Wheatmore High School

High Point, NC

Tatiana Wilcox

Lawrence E Elkins High School

Missouri City, TX

Winning Applications

Alyssa Masterson

College of the RedwoodsMckinleyville, CA

Chance Hicks

University of North Carolina at CharlotteHendersonville, NC

Kamaya Johnson

Bremen High SchoolMidlothian, IL

I do not come from a wealthy family, I knew going to a top school would not only be a challenge mentally but a financial challenge as well. My father died before my first birthday, leaving me and my mother alone to provide for ourselves. This was not easy for my mom since she was only 20 years old, was still living with her parents, and had a terrible relationship with her father. She drives a school bus and we live paycheck to paycheck. My mother has had to work for everything we have. There is nowhere we can pull money from to pay for my education. I need all the help I can get to have any hope of having a successful and educated future. Because we have limited resources, I have worked tirelessly to go above and beyond to ensure my chances of going to my dream school. I researched schools, did all the steps to determine what school was best for me: Howard University. Howard is one of the top HBCUs but also a top school for pre-law. Going to a top school, like Howard, ensures I have all the best resources to accomplish my goals. Howard has even produced notable alumni like Former Vice President Kamala Harris, whose career path I model mine after. Howards pre-law program provides ample internships, and with Howard having a law school as well, allows me to shadow people who have established themselves already in their career. Howard is even in a prime location to learn about politics and what being a lawyer really is. I knew it would be hard to achieve but my goal was to be a Howard Bison. I came into high school with the plan to work as hard as possible to set myself apart from the rest. I joined every club I could fit into my schedule; Student Council, Peer Jury, Peer Mediation, Class Leadership, Girls Basketball, Girls Flag Football, Theater, Marching Band, Bible Club, FCCLA, Deca, I have even balanced a job on top of that for the past two years. I have taken honors and AP classes, so I am in the top 10% of my class With my degree, I will be a voice for my people in the courtroom. Only the devastation and tragedies of the black community are shown in mainstream media. Often we hear about an African American being brutalized by the police, the crimes of poor black people who are struggling to survive, or African American people just being terrorized in their everyday life for being black. I want to be a part of the community that flips the script. We see black people in cuffs and behind bars too often . We never see black lawyers being a voice for those unjust realities. That is because there are not many. Only 5% of all attorneys are African American. Black people need more representation because lawyers who do not understand the trials and tribulations of being black are not fighting hard enough. I want to be another voice for my people.