Scholarship Recipients
Since the inception of our non profit in February, and our official launch in September of 2020, our organization goal was to award students with financial assistance as they pursue an engineering degree at UMD. We have received an overwhelming amount of support, sponsorships and donations that have exceeded our expectations. We are excited to highlight recipients of The BTX Legacy Award, “Think Big” Scholarship, BTX Community Impact Award, and BTX Empower Grant.
Spring 2021
Paul Brown-Taylor
BTX Legacy Award
“This scholarship means the world to me and my family. This scholarship helps lift some of the financial burden my family is in trying to get me, my brother, and my sister through college. This also helps show the students I mentor that anything is possible when you put your mind to it. I'd like to thank the BTX Foundation for this awesome scholarship and the work they are doing in the Black community and the University of Maryland community.”
Racheal Ssentongo
BTX Legacy Award
“I am very honored to receive the BTX Legacy Award as it will greatly contribute to my academic and career success, allowing me to focus more on academics and improve myself professionally. This scholarship will propel my ambitions of being an aerospace engineer and will help ensure that I have the necessary resources throughout my journey. Thank you.”
Fall 2021
Jada-Mercy Ayebae
BTX Legacy Award
“I am extremely grateful for this scholarship. It means so much to me and my family because it will pay the remainder of my balance for the Fall 2021 semester. Thank you to the BTX Foundation for this impactful scholarship and for all that you do!”
Spring 2022
Kayla Eddy
BTX Legacy Award
“I am very thankful for being chosen to receive this scholarship this semester! With it, I am able to pursue more opportunities in my academic career while ensuring that my transition to the professional world is seamless. Thank you so much to the BTX Foundation and its sponsors.”
Fall 2022
Nasya Anderson
BTX Legacy Award
“I am incredibly grateful for receiving this award. This scholarship means so much to my family and me because it will lift some of the financial burden for the fall semester. I can focus more on my academic and professional career and work towards getting more minorities into STEM. Thank you so much to the BTX Foundation and their sponsors for this amazing scholarship and the work they do for the community.”
Fall 2023
Craig Mackel
BTX Legacy Award
“This scholarship means the world to me. It is not just financial support, but a recognition of my hard work and dedication to my education. Such recognition motivates me to continue striving for excellence in my academic journey.”
Spring 2024
Jolicia Taylor
BTX “Think Big” Scholarship, sponsored by Amazon
“I am incredibly grateful to the BTX Foundation for their dedication to uplifting and supporting underrepresented students in the Clark school. This scholarship will allow me to focus on developing myself academically and professionally to better prepare for my career in Aerospace Engineering. This honor will encourage me to work harder and excel in my academic and professional journey. Thank you BTX and sponsors!
Wilhelm Smith
BTX Community Impact Award
This scholarship means a lot to me because it will enable me to continue my education and pursue my goals, dreams, and ambitions by working fewer hours as a server, focusing more on my education, and building my leadership and practical skills outside of my academics.
Friedrich Alvarez
BTX Community Impact Award
“Receiving this scholarship symbolizes not just financial support, but an affirmation of my dedication to engineering and community service. It empowers me to continue pursuing my passions in engineering and mentoring underrepresented students in STEM, further breaking down barriers for future generations. This opportunity is a testament to the belief in my potential to contribute meaningfully to the engineering field and to foster a more inclusive and diverse academic community.”
Adaugo Emerson
BTX Community Impact Award
“This scholarship is not just an investment into me but, it is an investment in my future contributions I will make in the community. This brings me one step closer to finishing my undergraduate degree so, I can pursue grad school to eventually pour back into society.”
Joshua Ikegwu
BTX Empower Grant
“This scholarship is amazing incredibly encouraging. I am truly grateful for this investment into my academics and future.”
Spring 2025
Francis
Otto
BTX “Think Big” Scholarship, sponsored by Amazon
“The BTX Scholarship stands as a meaningful milestone in my engineering career, offering not just financial support but affirming that my work to help create pathways for underrepresented students matters. The award will allow me to reduce my work hours during my final semesters at UMD, enabling me to focus on strengthening my academic performance as I prepare for graduate studies. I am deeply grateful to BTX for their commitment to elevating underrepresented engineers like myself. Thank you to BTX and its sponsors for your continuous support!”
Zainab Bah
BTX Legacy Award
“This award has made a profound impact on my life. Given my current familial situation, I have constantly had to navigate financial challenges while pursuing my education, always worrying about how to make ends meet. This support lifts a significant burden off my shoulders, allowing me to focus more on my studies rather than my financial concerns. I am incredibly grateful for this opportunity.”
Blake Bryant
BTX Empower Grant
“I am so appreciative of the Empower Grant because it is amazing to think that my work and endeavors are recognized and impactful. Often, I work hard in school and extracurriculars without deeply understanding how much I can positively impact my community, but receiving this award is even more encouragement to escalate these efforts.”