🌟 Meet Mariah Harris — POISE Scholar Spotlight! Mariah is a rising sophomore studying Biology at Lincoln University, and we are proud to support her as a Spring 2024 POISE General Scholarship recipient and a Chapman Urban Scholars Fund awardee. She shared: “Receiving a scholarship from POISE Foundation is gratifying. The scholarship has relieved me of financial burden and allowed me to focus on academics. Receiving the scholarship shows hard work pays off.” Congratulations, Mariah! Your determination and passion inspire us all. 💙🎓 #POISEFoundation #StudentSuccess #ScholarshipWinner #BlackFutures #ChapmanUrbanScholars #InvestInEducation #PittsburghPride (fb)

Spotlight on She’Vonne Booth – 2024–25 POISE Foundation Scholarship Recipient She’Vonne Booth is currently pursuing her nursing degree at the UPMC School of Nursing, driven by a passion for healing and a dedication to serving others. She received: ✅ Fall 2024 POISE General Scholarship – Awarded to support the academic goals of students in Allegheny County. ✅ Spring 2025 Mamie Garland Scholarship Fund – Established by the KAPPA Chapter of the Chi Eta Phi Sorority to uplift aspiring Black nurses and health professionals who embody a spirit of compassion, leadership, and commitment to community. She’Vonne shares: “This scholarship has strengthened my commitment to excellence and inspired me to continue striving towards a future where I can give back to others as generously as I have been supported.” We’re proud to walk alongside She’Vonne on her educational journey and look forward to her future impact as a nurse and leader. #BlackPhilanthropy #NursingStudent #POISEFoundation #HealthEquity #ScholarshipsMatter #FutureLeaders (fb)