ALBION NAACP AWARDS ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP

Press Release

September 13, 2024

ALBION- Scholar-athlete Tyzjohn Ondray-Eugene Allen was awarded the 2024 NAACP Community Scholarship. Albion resident and 2024 Concord High School graduate Allen is a first-year at Albion College. He is part of the prestigious Build Albion Fellows program.

Allen has been a leader during his high school years. He has been an athlete and involved in volunteer efforts during his four years. According to his scholarship application, Allen intends to study business management with the goal of opening his own business. “My whole life, I have been a leader. This scholarship will help me achieve my goals, giving me the tools and preparation to do special things in my world,” Allen stated.

The NAACP scholarship required a grade point of 2.5 or higher, acceptance to a college, university, or trade school, 15 hours of community service, letters of recommendation, and a statement outlining future goals and the personal importance of civic rights. Last year’s scholarship recipient, London Hayes, also received a small donation for college supplies.

The NAACP Education Committee members are Chair Mae Ola Dunklin, Nels Christensen, Vivian Davis, Jessica Kane, Kay Knight, Linda Kolmodin, Hazel Lias, Jess Roberts, Eddie Ruth Williams, Bernice Wyrick and Keena Williams.

PHOTO CAPTION: Albion resident Tyzjohn Ondray-Eugene Allen received the Albion branch NAACP Community Scholarship Award for 2024. graduate of Concord High School, Allen is a first-year at Albion College as part of the Build Albion Fellows program.