Scholarship Recipients, 2003-2025

Scholarship Recipients, 2003-2025

Winner's of 2025

🎓 Winners 2025

Scholar Year School Amount
ECOC Scholarship 20252025$2500
ECOC Scholarship 20252025$2500
Sirsedrick Kendrick II2025Northern Arizona University$5000
Tiana Brunson2025San Diego State University$5000
Jessica Bonifas2025Oregon University$5000
Alex Beasley2025Colorado State University$5000
Dehaun Ellison2025Kansas University$5000
Jasmine Jaramillo2025University of Northern Colorado$5000

🎓 Winners 2024

Scholar Year School Amount
ECOC Scholarship - 20242024$1250
ECOC Scholarship - 20242024$1250
Karim B. Fudge II2024University of Colorado-COS$5000
Sydne J. McClain2024University of Southern California$5000
Candelora R. Dionisio2024CU-Boulder$5000
Sirsedrick Kendrick II2024Northern Arizona University$5000

🎓 Winners 2023

Scholar Year School Amount
ECOC Scholarship - 20232023$1250
ECOC Scholarship - 20232023$1250
Goddess Innis2023University of Southern California$5000
Harrison Dumas2023University of Alabama - Birmingham$5000
Evelyna Burrs2023Eastern Florida State College$5000
Alexandria Leverett2023University of New Mexico$5000

🎓 Winners 2022

Scholar Year School Amount
Sophia White 2022 University of Northern Colorado $5,000
Mario Lane 2022 Hastings College $5,000
Nalia Payne 2022 University of New Mexico $5,000
Justin Pruitt 2022 Tennessee State University $5,000

🎓 Winners 2021

Scholar Year School Amount
Kristianna Kirk 2021 Northern Arizona University $5,000
Daniel Pena-Hernandez 2021 Colorado School of Mines $5,000
Andre Jones 2021 University of Colorado–COS $5,000
Tashon Smith 2021 Delaware State University $4,000
Emma Morris 2021 University of Colorado–COS $4,000
Nasin Martin 2021 University of Northern Colorado $4,000

🎓 Winners 2020

Scholar Year School Amount
Dallen Terry 2020 Bethel College $5,000
Rachel Hill 2020 University of Denver $5,000
Fatima Munoz Palos 2020 University of Northern Colorado $5,000
Athenna Reise 2020 University of Colorado – Boulder $3,250
Zakaryah Scruggs 2020 Rochester Institute of Technology $3,250
Mikiah Dumes 2020 Samford University $3,250
Shoncire' Graham 2020 Howard University $3,250

🎓 Winners 2019

Scholar Year School Amount
Ava David 2019 Elmhurst College $5,000
Jennifer Amaya 2019 UCCS $5,000
Carolyn Jones 2019 UCCS $3,250
Jackson Alston 2019 University of Northern Colorado $3,250
Che' Paris Mobley 2019 UCCS $3,250
Faith Roth 2019 Colorado State University $3,250

🎓 Winners 2018

Scholar Year School Amount
Destiny C. Aviles 2018 UCCS $5,000
Aniya L. Lagunas 2018 UCCS $4,000
Briauna L. Francesconi 2018 Ohio State University $4,000
Mariah J. Lewis 2018 UCCS $5,000

🎓 Winners 2017

Scholar Year School Amount
Cole C. Pelt 2017 Colorado State University–Pueblo $4,000
Aimee L. Hatley 2017 University of Colorado $4,000
Kiara D. Mitchell 2017 Colorado State University $5,000
Samara C. Henderson 2017 Arizona State University $5,000

🎓 Winners 2016

Scholar Year School Amount
Janita Matoke 2016 Baylor University $3,000
Ryan Mike 2016 University of Colorado $3,000
Kelsea Keenan 2016 University of Colorado $3,000
LaDoniea Nisbeth 2016 Texas Tech University $3,000
Cedrick Hogan 2016 Colorado State University $3,000
Jonathan Williams 2016 University of Northern Colorado $3,000

🎓 Winners 2015

Scholar Year School Amount
Ashley J. Register 2015 University of Northern Colorado $3,000
Dallas A. Evans 2015 University of Colorado $3,000
Noriah R. Yeh 2015 Northwestern University $3,000
Kae'Vionna L. Cole 2015 Spelman College $3,000
Keen R. Wright 2015 Colorado College $3,000

🎓 Winners 2014

Scholar Year School Amount
Jovana S. Charles 2014 University of Alabama $2,500
Diana Bustamante-Aguilar 2014 University of Colorado $2,500
Zahria A. Sanchez-Rogers 2014 Colorado State University $2,500
Dante Carter 2014 Arizona State University $2,500
Preston J. Williams 2014 Arizona State University $2,500

🎓 Winners 2013

Scholar Year School Amount
Pierre Copeland 2013 Colorado State University $2,500
Adriano Bamba 2013 University of Colorado – Denver $2,500
Oneisha Hayes 2013 Alabama State University $2,500
Keenan Britton 2013 Western State Colorado Univ. $2,500

🎓 Winners 2012

Scholar Year School Amount
Leann S. Knapp 2012 Lewis & Clark College $2,500
Marcus D. Jones 2012 University of Northern Colorado $2,500

🎓 Winners 2011

Scholar Year School Amount
Alexander J. Nedd 2011 UCCS $2,300
Charmas Lee 2011 University of Northern Colorado $2,300
Shanna K. Davis 2011 University of Central Florida $2,300

🎓 Winners 2010

Scholar Year School Amount
Christopher Young 2010 Colorado State Univ. – Pueblo $2,300
Stephany C. Daniels 2010 Florida A & M University $2,300
Paul J. Browning 2010 Colorado State Univ. – Pueblo $2,300

🎓 Winners 2009

Scholar Year School Amount
Valenica D. Rogam 2009 Arizona State University $1,000
Niiajia R. Williams 2009 Tennessee State University $1,000

🎓 Winners 2008

Scholar Year School Amount
Collin L. Jacobson 2008 Colorado State University $2,000
LaVell L. Dishmon 2008 Arizona State University $2,000
Stefovn Boyd 2008 Colorado State Univ – Pueblo $2,000
Darin A. Eaton 2008 University of Colorado – Denver $2,000

🎓 Winners 2007

Scholar Year School Amount
Keala Warwick 2007 University of Colorado $1,000
Jessica A. Malagon 2007 Colorado State University $1,000
Codi C. Gatlin 2007 Texas Southern University $1,000
Reanna A. Kirven 2007 University of Denver $1,000
Christopher M. Brown 2007 Colorado State University $1,000
Cynthia M. Stockstill 2007 Arizona State University $1,000
Matthew J. Koonce 2007 Colorado State University $1,000

🎓 Winners 2006

Scholar Year School Amount
Geoffrey Browning 2006 Graceland University $500
Brandon Walker 2006 UCCS $1,000
Brennan Wlaker 2006 UCCS $1,000
Courtney-Rose Harris 2006 Colorado College $500
Joel Northam 2006 Shenandoah University $1,000
Leigh Gathings 2006 UCCS $500
Ngoc-Bich Thi Lam 2006 UCCS $1,000
Sergio D. Williams 2006 Colorado State University $1,000

🎓 Winners 2005

Scholar Year School Amount
Alisha Zellner 2005 Colorado State University $1,000
Damien M Jackson 2005 University of Colorado $1,000
Nicole R. Elliot 2005 Colorado College $1,000
Kristin A. Schwenck 2005 University of Idaho $1,000
Kaitlin Conrad 2005 University of Washington $1,000
Brad S. Ricel 2005 University of Denver $1,000
Chienyem A. Nweke 2005 Baylor University $500

🎓 Winners 2004

Scholar Year School Amount
Monica Longmire 2004 Ohio State University $1,000
Alexandra Morgan 2004 Benedict College $500
Bianca Graves 2004 Colorado State University $500
Darius Allen 2004 Alabama A & M University $1,000
Shaunn Phillips 2004 Virginia Tech University $1,000
Jarvis Hill 2004 University of North Colorado $500
Erica Meade 2004 University of Kentucky $1,000
Jazzmond Johnson 2004 University of North Colorado $500
Chris Butler 2004 University of Missouri $500

🎓 Winners 2003

Scholar Year School Amount
Kenniteth Allen 2003 Florida State University $1000
Brenton Hammer 2003 Colorado School of Mines $500
Carissa Monroe 2003 Colorado Christian University $1000
Teshia Tucker 2003 Baylor University $1000
Young Yi 2003 Colorado College $500
Joseph Veres 2003 Colorado College $1000
Kristen Fuchs 2003 Stanford University $1000
Kelli Copenhefer 2003 Write State University $500

Who We Are

We Champion Educational Success

"Empowering students through opportunity, encouragement, and investment in their future."

For over two decades, the Xipi Uplift Foundation has proudly celebrated academic achievement by awarding scholarships to deserving youth across Colorado and beyond. We believe every student deserves the chance to succeed — regardless of background — and we’re committed to investing in tomorrow’s leaders.

Through our annual scholarship program, we honor hard work, uplift aspirations, and help students take the next step toward a brighter future. From local high schools to major universities, our scholars are creating impact, one degree at a time.

Donate & Make a Difference

When you give to the Xi Pi Uplift Foundation, you’re not just donating — you’re investing in the future of a young student, supporting vital health initiatives, and strengthening the community right here in the Pikes Peak Region. Every contribution — big or small — goes directly toward our scholarship programs, youth development events, and charitable outreach efforts.

About The Program

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is the first international fraternal organization founded on the campus of a historically black college. It was founded in Thirkield Hall at Howard University located in Washington, D.C. The founders were three undergraduates students; Edgar Amos Love, Oscar James Cooper and Frank Coleman. Joining them was their faculty adviser, Ernest Everett Just. The motto selected was “friendship is essential to the soul.” Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance and Uplift were adopted as the Cardinal Principles.

On November 23, 1911, Edgar A. Love became the first Grand Basileus (National President). Oscar J. Cooper and Frank Coleman were selected to be the Grand Keeper of the Records (National Secretary) and Grand Keeper of Seals (National Treasurer), respectively. Eleven undergraduate men were selected to become the charter members.

Omega continues to flourish, largely because founders — Cooper, Coleman, Love and Just — were men of the highest ideals and intellect. The founders selected and attracted men of similar ideals and characteristics. It is not an accident that many of America’s great black men are or were Omega Men.

Since its humble beginnings on the Howard University campus, the Omega Psi Phi fraternity continues to be on the front line, leveraging its power, influence and more than 100 years of commitment to the uplift of our people and our communities.

Helping young people to make good things happen in their lives.

How We Impact The Community

With a strong foundation in service and leadership, we strive to create lasting change by helping young people make good things happen in their lives.

Empowering the Next Generation

We’ve awarded over $328K in scholarships to local high school students—helping them take their first step toward a brighter future through higher education.

Community-Driven & Locally Focused

We believe lasting impact starts at the local level, and that's why 100% of our efforts are focused right here at home. We're proud to serve, support, and uplift the very community we call family.

Rooted in Legacy, Driven by Service

As the charitable arm of the Xi Pi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., we carry forward a legacy of brotherhood, leadership, and community uplift—impacting lives with purpose and integrity.