The Oprah Winfrey Leaders Scholarship (OWLS) program supports academically gifted students who demonstrate leadership in their communities. The scholarship awards students with educational support to become future leaders. Beyond providing scholarship assistance, OWLS creates a network between the students and offers unique access to speakers and thought leaders in various fields. This network is designed to offer insight, inspiration, and mentor support to encourage the OWLS throughout their academic journeys and beyond. Scholarships are funded by the Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation, with collaboration from the Herrendorf Family Foundation.

OWLS CLASS 1

Aiyanna Tasker Lewis

Bianca Pagano

Breya Barber

Brooke Major

Elijah Senior

Jamar Bailey III

Kynnedy Smith

Nahla Owens

Nia Johnson

Mikhaila Doyle

Pricelawrenz Hamlin

Taylor Smith

Valerie Barrios

Anelalani Vares

Catherine Hou

Cory Murdock

Gabrielle Erawoc

Jailyn Johnson

Jalen Lyle

Jordanne Nichols

Kameron Hayes

Ryann Gholston

Sonia DeLarios Moran

Vanessa Darkwah

OWL Alumni