DKJ Scholars
The Danna K. Johnston Foundation empowers youth from diverse socio-economic backgrounds to become engaged and contributing members to their communities. Our current efforts are focused on providing a supportive network to youth pursuing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) related degrees.
The DKJ Scholars program provides underrepresented, academically-sound college students with a supportive network that is comprised of financial scholarships, internship referrals and/or networking opportunities.
Through DKJ Scholars, we are continuing to build our legacy of making meaningful impacts on students who have successfully demonstrated their desire and abilities through academics and community-focused activities. DKJ Scholars are required to maintain specific grade point averages, progress toward graduation and irrefutable community standing.
We are currently not accepting applications for our DKJ Scholars program. Once our application window re-opens, we will post an update here.
Our 2021 DKJ Scholars:
DKJ Scholar: Jordyn Famimiko
College: Florida A&M University
Area of Interest: Pharmaceutical Sciences
DKJ Scholar: Victoria Mulugeta
College: University of Washington
Area of Interest: Business Administration, Informatics
DKJ Scholar: Madison Rowland
College: Kalamazoo College
Area of Interest: Biology, Chemistry, Business, and Spanish
Our 2020 DKJ Scholars:
DKJ Scholar: Alma Salisbury
College: Elizabeth State University
Area of Interest: Biology concentrating on Molecular Biology/Biotechnology
DKJ Scholar: Tsegaamlak Tesemma (Fio)
College: Cedarville University
Area of Interest: Industrial Product Design
DKJ Scholar: Kennedy Thompson
College: Northeastern University
Area of Interest: Biological Sciences (Pre-Med)
DKJ Scholar: Alex Taylor
College: University of Washington
Area of Interest: Geographic Information Science
DKJ Scholar: Ja’Niyah Donaldson
College: University of Washington
Area of Interest: Bachelor of Science / Pre-Nursing
Our 2019 DKJ Scholars:
DKJ Scholar: Kyla Marks
College: Meharry Medical College – School of Dentistry
High School: Raisbeck Aviation High School
Area of Interest: Pursuing Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S)
DKJ Scholar: Kaila Taylor
College: CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
High School: Kentlake High School
Area of Interest: Forensic Psychology
DKJ Scholar: Audrey Price
College: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
High School: Olympia High School
Area of Interest: Emergency Services
Our 2018 DKJ Scholar:
DKJ Scholar: Ciera Devers
College: Clark Atlanta University
High School: Cleveland STEM HS
Area of Interest: Computer Science
Our 2017 DKJ Scholars:
DKJ Scholar: Marvette Charles
College: Langston University
High School: Rainier Beach High School
Area of Interest: Criminal Justice
DKJ Scholar: Kelsey Smith
Graduate College: University of Washington School of Dentistry
Undergraduate College: Gonzaga University
Degree/Field: Undergraduate - Biology / Graduate - Dentistry
Our 2016 DKJ Scholars:
DKJ Scholar: Ryshun Sampson
College: Seattle University
High School: Cleveland STEM HS (GPA: 3.9)
Area of Interest: Business & Medicine
DKJ Scholar: Rahel Galato
College: University of Washington
High School: Rainier Beach HS (GPA: 3.79, Weighted: 4.19)
Area of Interest: Biochemistry, Public Health
Our 2015 DKJ Scholar:
DKJ Scholar: Karrington Ogans Taylor
College: Gonzaga University
High School: Garfield High School, Seattle, WA
Degree/Field: 2018 College Graduate - Mathematics with a Minor in Entrepreneurship
We are currently not accepting applications for our DKJ Scholars program. Once our application window re-opens, we will post an update here.
Meet our DKJ Distinguished Mentors
The Danna K. Johnston Foundation recognizes outstanding individuals who fulfill their passion of education, equity and access through mentorship of program youth.
C’Ardiss Gardner-Gleser
Jennifer Lesher
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