Haleemat Adekoya recieves Prestigious Truman Scholarship

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 14:30:06 -0400

A huge congrats to Haleemat and to Rehman Liaqat who was a finalist for the scholarship

The Foundation selected recipients from a pool of over 700 applicants who showed a strong record of public service and also submitted a policy proposal addressing a concerning issue in society. Scholars receive $30,000 to attend the graduate school of their choice, as well as access to public service programs, mentorship, and job opportunities within the federal government.

"It is an honor and a pleasure to know that I have been named a 2022 Truman Scholar. All I can say is Glory be to God and to my village, thank you forever," says Adekoya. "I look forward to continuing to engage in my commitment to cultivate transformative learning spaces and elevating the voices of Black children and celebrating their brilliance."