Congratluations to our 2024 Alumni Award winners!
Farther Foundation scholarship recipients are a dynamic group of individuals, daring to take a bold step beyond the familiar and becoming positive examples in their communities. Many of them have become involved in charitable efforts to bolster the communities where they traveled or where they live, work, or go to school.
The Go Farther Alumni Award is a grant awarded by Farther Foundation in the name of our students to a charitable project or organization of the alumnus’ choosing.
Farther Foundation is proud to support our alumni’s efforts to pay back or pay forward some of the generosity they have received.
Antonio Chambers was part of our 2020 cohort that unfortunately was prevented from participating in their summer travel programs due to the COVID epidemic. Antonio was given the opportunity to use his scholarship toward future college tuition - which he has done at Morehouse College. At Morehouse, Antonio has become deeply involved in community service. Antonio’s Go Farther Alumni Award will go toward the Morehouse Bonner Holiday Giving and Community Support Initiative, which addresses food insecurity and assists low-income families during the holiday season. Antonio tells us, “My volunteer experience has shaped my understanding of community development and leadership, reinforcing my commitment to service and pursuing future work in urban planning and advocacy.”
Charmaine Dortch traveled to Argentina to participate in a program of cultural and language immersion as part of our 2016 student cohort. She has since received her BA in sociology from the University of Illinois and is now pursuing a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management. Charmaine’s Alumni Award will support the work of College Possible where she currently serves as a high school coach. College Possible helps prepare under-resourced high school students for college admission and success. Charmaine shared, “Growing up in Englewood, Chicago, I faced many challenges similar to those of the students we serve. My goal is to be a mentor and guide, helping students see that college is a viable and valuable option. This grant will support both my efforts and the broader mission of College Possible, ensuring that more students have the opportunity to achieve their academic and career goals.”