Programs & Impact

AND Scholarship

A merit-based award supporting Chicagoland high school seniors pursuing higher education in STEAM, the arts, or community leadership. Named in memory of Alisia Nicole Dieudonne — this scholarship is her legacy.

$1,500
Merit-Based Award

About the Scholarship

The Alisia Nicole Dieudonne Scholarship

The AND Scholarship is a distinguished merit-based award designated for high school seniors seeking financial support for their college education. Alisia Nicole Dieudonne — for whom the scholarship is named — was an alumna of Homewood-Flossmoor High School, Class of 2015, who pursued her passion for Computer Science at North Carolina A&T University. She was a vibrant soul with an unwavering love for technology, dancing, and an unmatched flair for fashion.

Our goal is to provide students with meaningful opportunities that serve as an alternative to gun violence — through education, creativity, and civic engagement. Since 2018, we have awarded more than $56,000 to over 42 scholars across Chicagoland.

2027 Essay Prompt

Essay Prompt

Reflect on a challenge, experience, or moment of discovery that sparked your interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, or Mathematics (STEAM). How has this moment shaped the way you see your future, and how do you hope to use your education to make a difference in your community?

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet the following:

  • Minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Currently enrolled as a high school senior
  • Resident of the Chicagoland area
  • Typed essay (750 word minimum / 800 word maximum)
  • Unofficial high school transcript
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2027 Application Details
Applications open annually
Award $1,500
Deadline April 4, 2027
Decision April 27, 2027
Eligibility HS Seniors · Chicagoland
Fields STEAM · Arts · Civic Leadership
Min. GPA 3.0
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Submit Your Application

Complete the form below to apply for the 2027 AND Scholarship. Make sure you have your essay (750–800 words) and unofficial high school transcript ready to upload before you begin.

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AND Scholarship Winners

  • Young man with shoulder-length wavy brown hair wearing a gray suit, light blue shirt, and patterned tie, posing with crossed arms and smiling against a dark background.

    Zachery Westerhoff

    2025 AND Scholar

    Michigan State University

  • A woman with curly hair smiling, wearing braces, a black blazer, a striped blouse, and a geometric pendant necklace, against a black background.

    Rickaiya Bernard

    2025 AND Scholar

    Northwestern University

  • A young man wearing glasses and a black button-up shirt, standing against a black background.

    Jacob Roe

    2025 AND Scholar

    Howard University

  • A young woman with long dark hair smiling, wearing a denim jacket over a striped dress with a bow at the waist, and a butterfly necklace.

    Madison Harris

    2025 AND Scholar

    Louisiana State University

  • A woman with long black hair wearing a black floral dress, smiling, standing indoors with colorful abstract paintings on the wall behind her.

    Lorin Wright

    2024 AND Scholar

    Harvard

  • A young woman with dark skin, wearing a white dress with gold buttons, smiling, standing in front of abstract paintings in an art gallery.

    Chayse Selvie

    2024 AND Scholar

    Mechanical Engineering - Michigan State University

  • A young person with dark, curly hair stands in front of abstract paintings, wearing a gray polo shirt, at an indoor art exhibition or gallery.

    Deven Frierson

    2024 AND Scholar

    Mechanical Engineering - Michigan State University

  • A smiling woman with long blonde blonde dreadlocks wearing a colorful patterned dress standing in an art gallery with abstract paintings on the wall.

    Shelah Boyd

    2024 AND Scholar

    Spelman College

  • A smiling woman with shoulder-length black hair in an indoor garden surrounded by green plants.

    Alexis Stringfellow

    2021 AND Scholar

  • A man with curly dark hair, glasses, and a beard, wearing a dark green sweater, looking thoughtfully to the side in a well-lit room with a blurred background.

    Cailyn Brookens

    2021 AND Scholar

  • A woman with shoulder-length black hair smiling in a greenhouse with green plants in the background.

    Kiersten Johnson

    2021 AND Scholar

  • A woman with curly black hair and glasses smiling in an indoor setting

    Evan Walker

    2021 AND Scholar

  • Amber Dowd

    2020 AND Scholar

    Ohio State University

  • Maya Harrell

    2020 AND Scholar

    Georgia Tech

  • Amaya Veley-Blanchard

    2020 AND Scholar

    Howard University

  • Caleb Hoereth

    2020 AND Scholar

    Grinnell College

  • Stacy Norris

    2021 AND Scholar

  • Pacy Evans

    2021 AND Scholar

  • 2019 AND Scholars

  • Hannah Monteilh

    2018 AND Scholar

    Xavier University of Louisiana

  • Anthony Dowd

    2018 AND Scholar

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  • Sydney Hampton

    2018 AND Scholar

    University of South Carolina

  • As-Sita De Ivory Bamba

    2018 AND Scholar

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  • Kellyn Gerenstein

    2018 AND Scholar

    Ohio State University

Support the Next Generation of Scholars

Every dollar donated to the AND Scholarship fund goes directly toward supporting a Chicagoland student's path to higher education. Help us expand the reach of this program and honor Alisia's legacy.

Donate to the Scholarship