2025 Student Recipients of Bloomington-Normal Achievement Foundation Scholarships
The Bloomington-Normal Achievement Foundation in partnership with the Bloomington-Normal Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. is proud to announce the awarding of $14,000 in scholarships to six outstanding high school seniors from the Bloomington-Normal community. These scholarships recognize the exceptional academic achievements, community service, and leadership qualities of these students.
The recipients were selected through a competitive application process and exemplify the Foundation's commitment to supporting the educational aspirations of local youth. Each student will receive a scholarship to assist with their college expenses, helping them to pursue higher education and achieve their career goals.
Recipients were recognized on June 7, 2025 at the annual Mentoring and Providing Scholarships
(MAPS) program held at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church.
Armoni Conner
Normal Community High School
Attending Illinois State University
Bloomington-Normal Alumni Chapter Scholarship - $1,000
Kendall Opsal
Normal West High School
Attending the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Esaw Peterson Memorial Scholarship - $4,000
Olivia Rucker
Normal West High School
Attending the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Esaw Peterson Memorial Scholarship - $4,000
Raine Fung
University High School
Attending Brown University
Esaw Peterson Memorial Scholarship - $4,000
Shaun Harden
University High School
Attending Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Bloomington-Normal Alumni Chapter Scholarship - $500
Zechariah Collier
Bloomington High School
Attending Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Bloomington-Normal Alumni Chapter Scholarship - $500
2024 Student Recipients of Bloomington-Normal Achievement Foundation Scholarships
The Bloomington-Normal Achievement Foundation in partnership with the Bloomington-Normal Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. is proud to announce the awarding of $8,000 in scholarships to six outstanding high school seniors from the Bloomington-Normal community. These scholarships recognize the exceptional academic achievements, community service, and leadership qualities of these students.
The recipients were selected through a competitive application process and exemplify the Foundation's commitment to supporting the educational aspirations of local youth. Each student will receive a scholarship to assist with their college expenses, helping them to pursue higher education and achieve their career goals.
Recipients were recognized on June 8, 2024 at the annual Mentoring and Providing Scholarships
(MAPS) program held at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church.
Ojas Shah
Normal Community High School
Attending the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Esaw Peterson Memorial Scholarship - $2,000
Sahara D. Williams
Normal West High School
Attending Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Esaw Peterson Memorial Scholarship - $2,000
Kamorah Carter
Bloomington High School
Attending Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington-Normal Alumni Chapter Scholarship - $1,000
Sitota J. Rogal
Selam Global Academy - Home School
Attending Agnes Scott College
Bloomington-Normal Alumni Chapter Scholarship - $1,000
Jireh Terrell
Bloomington High School
Attending the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Bloomington-Normal Alumni Chapter Scholarship - $1,000
Bradley Ross Jackson
Normal Community High School
Attending Morehouse College
Bloomington-Normal Alumni Chapter Scholarship - $1,000