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2025 Look Back Give Back Foundation Scholars
About our Scholars
Yates-Chisolm Legacy Scholarship ($6,000)
Terana'jah Geddis was born and raised in Summerville, South Carolina to mother Shawntae Harris and father Terrance Geddis. For the past 4 years, she has attended Summerville High School where she was a member of their HOSA, M4, and Health and Wellness Club, which she was president of for 2 consecutive years. Outside of school, she participated in events such as generous donations, walks for autism and volunteered with Beyond Basic, a nonprofit that helps special needs develop independent living skills. In her free time, she likes to bake, paint, and build Legos.
In the Fall of 2025, she plans to attend Spelman College, where she will a be a Biochemistry major and possible food studies and entrepreneurship minor. After college, she plans to break into the Biotechnology field where she aims to find a way to make health interventions like insulin more widespread and affordable. She then wants to own her own medical practice one day, where she will distribute these products and nutritional plans in marginalized communities.
Life's Journey Memorial Scholarship ($5,000)
Makenzi Henderson will graduate in the top ten percent of her class from the Fort Bend Medical Science Academy in Missouri City, Texas. Throughout high school, she has been actively involved in organizations such as Top Teens of America, National Honor Society, and the NAACP. She also founded her own leadership club (Making A Difference Everywhere Club) and hosts a podcast (The She’s Unlimited Podcast) that inspires and empowers young people to never place limits on themselves. In her free time, Makenzi enjoys participating in pageants and volunteering in medical-related fields, where she combines her passion for healthcare and community service.
This fall, Makenzi will attend Spelman College, where she will major in Health Science on the pre-nursing track. After completing her studies, she plans to pursue a career as a Nurse Anesthetist or a Medical Science Liaison, combining her love for patient care and medical innovation. Makenzi is excited to continue making a positive impact in healthcare and her community and she strives to make healthcare more equitable for patients and professionals.
Life's Journey Memorial Scholarship ($5,000)
Adonis McCrary is a graduating senior from Frederick Douglass High School in Atlanta, Georgia. Throughout his high school journey, Adonis has been heavily involved in leadership and service. He serves as the lieutenant colonel and battalion commander of his school’s JROTC program, President of the College Park Youth Coalition, and an active member of the Student Government Association, National Honor Society, and National Beta Club. He has also participated in sports, including basketball, football, track, and cross country. He accumulated over 200 hours of community service. In his free time, Adonis enjoys creating beats, listening to music, and playing the game console.
This summer, Adonis plans to attend Georgia Institute of Technology, where he will double major in Public Policy and Psychology, with minors in Political Science and Sociology. After college, he aspires to become the Mayor of Atlanta and lead initiatives focused on systemic change, particularly in underserved communities, by promoting education, financial literacy, mental health awareness, and gun violence prevention.
Albert Burks, Jr. Presidential Scholarship ($5,000)
Kayla is a graduating high school senior at Bishop McNamara High School in Forestville, Maryland. She serves as the Executive Student Body President of Student Government and President of the National Honor Society. Motivated by healthcare, she founded her current school’s Pre-Health Careers Club, offering students opportunities in suturing, patient diagnosis, and medical specialties. Throughout her high school career, she played varsity volleyball, ran varsity track, and practiced twelve years of Korean Martial Arts. Apart from athletics, Kayla mentors social justice fellows with the Operation Understanding D.C. organization.
Upon graduating, Kayla plans to focus on stem cell research. In the fall, she plans to attend The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to pursue a neuroscience degree while engaging in cognitive science research, clinical volunteering, and MCAT preparation. Her goal is to make a meaningful impact, giving people hope for a vibrant, fulfilling life by becoming a neurosurgeon. This scholarship has provided her with financial assistance to pursue her long-term aspiration.
Robert Faulk Basley Memorial Scholarship ($2,500)
Zari Lawson Kennedy is a senior at The Oakridge School in Arlington, Texas. She has been actively involved in a variety of extracurricular activities, including serving as the Varsity Softball Team Captain, participating in the First Tee golf program, President of Honors Orchestra, hit and leading as President of the Black Student Association. Zari is also the Project Manager for the VEX Robotics team, where she has developed strong leadership and problem-solving skills. Outside of school, she enjoys reading and finding inspiration in different genres.
Zari will be attending North Carolina A&T University to major in Biomedical Engineering. She plans to go to medical school and specialize in plastic surgery, using her education to make a meaningful impact in healthcare and advance patient care through innovation.
Presidential Scholarship ($3,000)
Nia will be graduating from Wheeler high school located in Marietta, Georgia in May. She is a student athlete who has played soccer for the past 12 years and varsity high school soccer all throughout high school. She is the varsity soccer captain, creator and president of her own club called Culinary Cultures, member of National Honor Society, member of Beta Club, member of National Art Honor Society, and member of Future Business Leaders of America. She also just recently completed an internship as a law intern at Home Depot.
In the fall, she plans to attend Howard University as a business major with a concentration and pre-law. After earning her undergraduate degree, she plans to attend law school with the hopes of becoming a corporate lawyer in the future. She hopes to one day be able to give back to the community who helped her get where she is today.
Willie & Robertha Bloodworth Legacy Scholarship ($2,500)
Blake Alexander Hodges was born in Atlanta, Georgia. Blake is an exceptional Senior at North Paulding High School.Blake has been a member of the Boy Scouts since 2015. He recently earned the coveted rank of Eagle Scout. In addition, since 2017, he has also been a mentee in Kappa Alpha Psi’s Guide Right program. Being a member of both organizations has consistently enabled him to serve his community over the years. Throughout high school, Blake participated in FFA, DECA, FBLA, Male Chorus, and the Varsity Lacrosse Team. Blake was also selected to serve on the State Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council, where he met with Georgia’s State Superintendent and provided feedback on state policies in the classroom.
In the fall, Blake plans to attend Virginia State University to major in Animal Science-Pre-Vet and play Division II lacrosse. After completing college, Blake plans to attend vet school and become a large animal veterinarian. Blake aspires to open his own mobile large animal veterinarian service and continue expanding his company, Blake’s Bites & More, a gourmet dog treat business, to offer gourmet treats to a broader spectrum of animals.
Give Back Book Scholarship ($1,500)
Khalid is a senior at Armwood High School in Seffner, Florida. He discovered his love for social sciences and his passion for creating change within his community. This inspired him to seek opportunities that would positively impact those around him. He served his community as a Plant City Youth Leader Commissioner, where, through working with local commissioners, he learned how governments collaborate to produce efficiency. He later joined DECA, where he placed second in the 2025 state conference for professional selling in marketing. Alongside these accomplishments, he also served as a Jamie Raskin Democracy Scholar.
Khalid plans to attend Florida A&M University in the fall of 2025, where he will major in Political Science Teacher Education, combining his love for social sciences and education. He has set his sights on becoming a lawyer who also teaches underprivileged communities about the power of their voices. After completing his graduate degree, he plans to pursue a law degree. Khalid would say that his dream career is working with the NAACP Legal Counsel as a constitutional lawyer, fulfilling his passion for fighting against injustices.
Butch & Stella Jackson Legacy Scholarship ($1,500)
Kailey Serrao attends Bard High School Early College Queens in Long Island City, New York. This past year she has become the senior Student Leadership Team (SLT) representative, where she coordinates senior events and supports her grade. She is also a St. Jude Leadership Society Peer Advisor where she oversees the fundraising process in her cohort for St. Jude patients. Kailey likes to write in the school newspaper, plan school wide events, and go on walks.
In the fall, Kailey will be attending Howard University and majoring in Computer Information Systems with a concentration in cybersecurity. She wants to pursue a career of analyzing the data systems of critical infrastructure (hospitals,water plants, transportation) and make sure that their online data is protected. As more information begins to get stored virtually, Kailey wants to work towards making sure this information stays protected.
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Look Back Give Back Foundation, Inc. was created to GIVE BACK to African American high school students who want to further their education in college, but face socio-economic hardships. Congratulations to our inaugural class of scholars!
Our History
Our Founders
Our History
In 2012, we started sending monthly stipends to high school graduates to assist them financially through college. We continued this tradition for five students until they all graduated, the last one graduating May 2020. We wanted to continue to give back, so we formed this foundation to provide opportunities for low to middle class and underrepresented students with financial need.
Our Mission
Our Founders
Our History
Our mission is to provide financial support for African American high school students who seek to further their education in college, but face socio-economic hardships.
Our Founders
Our Founders
Our Founders
We are a family who believes in giving back and we are dedicated to providing opportunities for outstanding African American students with financial needs. We want to make sure they reach their highest potential by reducing financial barriers.
