
THE BURROUGHS SCHOLARS PROGRAM
In support of our strategic goal to expand opportunities for graduates coming from underserved areas, the Burroughs Scholars Program was created to empower and equip students attending HBCUs to compete in our global economy and become successful leaders in their respective fields.
The scholarship program was started in the 2017-18 academic year at the Tyrone Adam Burroughs School of Business and Entrepreneurship at Benedict College. Students who meet the rigorous requirements can receive $10,000 per year for three years to support their education and training. To date, The Burroughs Foundation has awarded nearly $500,000 to some of the best and brightest students attending the school.
Our graduates are prepared to be prudent risk managers, have a passion for life-long learning, manage career changes and adjustments, and discern entrepreneurial opportunities based on the African American experience for the formation, expansion, and ownership of business enterprises.
Through participation in the Burroughs Scholarship Program, Burroughs Scholars:
- Serve as ambassadors for the college on campus and in the community
- Model high academic achievement and professionalism for their peers
- Build leadership skills through their service as ambassadors for the business school and the college
- Develop professional competencies through participation in experiential learning opportunities
- Promote philanthropy
- Contribute to their communities through service activities
- Position themselves for prestigious post-graduate placement
Memphis Trip – 2022
In May 2022, our Burroughs Scholars from Benedict College made the trip to Memphis for a formative experience. The cohort met with local and international business leaders, explored the city’s history, and strengthened their bond as classmates. We were proud to host these amazing young leaders and can’t wait to see what comes next!


PRESTON ALEXANDER
RETURNING SCHOLAR
SENIOR
GAINESVILLE, FL
Major:
Business Administration

GARCIA BALDWIN
RETURNING SCHOLAR
SENIOR
ATLANTA, GA
Major:
Business Administration
(Marketing)

KASEY COOPER
RETURNING SCHOLAR
SENIOR
SUMTER, SC
Major:
Accounting

AMBER FRANCIS
RETURNING SCHOLAR
SENIOR
BIMINI, BAHAMAS
Major:
Accounting

IYANNA FREEMAN
RETURNING SCHOLAR
SENIOR
FORT WASHINGTON, MD
Major:
Business Administration

HYDEIA THOMAS
RETURNING SCHOLAR
SENIOR
RIVERDALE, GA
Major:
Accounting

REASON WOODS
RETURNING SCHOLAR
SENIOR
ROCKFORD, IL
Major:
Business Administration (Marketing)

AYANNA BELL
RETURNING SCHOLAR
JUNIOR
FORT WASHINGTON, MD
Major:
Business Administration
(Management)

BRIANA CURNEY
RETURNING SCHOLAR
JUNIOR
ATLANTA, GA
Major:
Business Administration
(Entrepreneurship)

VIVICA MCBEAN
RETURNING SCHOLAR
JUNIOR
GLOUCESTER, NJ
Major:
Business Administration
(Management)

MAYA SCRIVEN
RETURNING SCHOLAR
JUNIOR
COLUMBIA, SC
Major:
Business Administration
(Management)