Meet Our 2025 Scholars
NAEHCY Scholars are academically determined and socially responsible students who have experienced homelessness and are actively pursuing their post-secondary education. Our scholars hail from across the U.S. with diverse backgrounds, and are united by their desire to give back and make a positive impact on society.
Christopher Sullivan, Florida State University
Kallista Sims-Bey, Macomb Community College
Z’Haria Anderson, University of Southern California
Jaylen Butts, NC A&T State University
Ayesha Murtaza, Georgetown University
Tsion-Aduesa Smart, Berkeley University
Kamryn Wolkenhauer, Danville Junior/Senior High School
Mangor Bility, American University
Unity Bridges, Winston Salem State University
K.N. NGO, University of California, Los Angeles
The NAEHCY Scholars program honors students who have demonstrated perseverance in the face of housing instability while continuing to pursue their educational goals. This year, 13 scholars were recognized, with 10 choosing to be publicly acknowledged. Three additional scholars requested privacy, and we honor and respect their decision.