02/26/2026
Congratulations to our Fall 2025 CAPTRUST Scholarship awardees!
Selections were made based on official academic transcripts and a submitted essay.
We’re honored to recognize your hard work and accomplishments, and we wish you continued success in all that lies ahead.
Below, you’ll find a short introduction to each of these exceptional students.
Mary Rose Youngblood — Rhodes College, Freshman
Mary Rose aims to pursue a career in community development or social impact strategy after studying philosophy, politics, and economics with a minor in urban studies.
Thomas Mathisen — University of Georgia, Senior
Thomas plans to become a real estate developer and investor focused on creating sustainable, community strengthening urban projects.
Jessica Whitehead — University of Utah, Junior
Jessica plans to become a physician assistant in the NICU, combining her scientific background with her commitment to compassionate patient and family care.
Aaditya Kotadia — University of Virginia, Sophomore
Aaditya hopes to become an educational technology developer who builds tools that personalize learning and expand access for students around the world.
Tycondi Whitaker — Western Governors University, Junior
Tycondi hopes to become a leader in trauma-informed, evidence-based policing, using his psychology studies to improve crisis response and mentorship within law enforcement.