Fisher Student Scholars

Mia DeVito, 2024

Jess Fisher FCSM Scholarship

Mia graduated from West Chester East High School in West Chester, Pennsylvania and is enrolled as a biology major at Towson University in the fall 2024. While at West Chester East High School, she enrolled in numerous honors and advanced placement courses all while also being a four-year member of the school orchestra and choirc strings.  Outside of school, Mia volunteered countless hours at the Chester County Hospital as an Ambassador who assists patients to their appointments, discharges patients, takes specimens to the lab, etc.  She has been a dancer since age five and now spends time sharing this passion by mentoring young dancers with special needs After graduating from Towson University, Mia plans to attend medical school.  After earning her medical degree, she plans to complete a residency and fellowship in pathology and work in a hospital setting.

Ayodeji Fadairo, 2024

Jess Fisher Pre-Engineering Scholarship

Ayodeji graduated from Woodlawn High School in Baltimore County, Maryland and is enrolled as a computer science major at Towson University in the fall 2024.  While at Woodlawn High School, in addition to the standard course work, he enrolled in community college courses towards earning an AA degree.  After graduating from Towson University, Ayodeji plans to earn a master’s degree in computer science, and the start his own web design business.

Jayce Schumaker, 2024

Jess Fisher Pre-Engineering Scholarship

Jayce graduated from Boonsboro High School in Washington County, Maryland and is enrolled as a dual degree physics and engineering major at Towson University in the fall 2024.  While at Boonsboro High School, in addition to the standard course work, he enrolled in honors and AP physics.  Jayce was a member of the National Honor Society, and he mentored incoming students at Boonsboro High School. Outside of the classroom, Jayce played basketball, golf and lacrosse, and was the lacrosse team captain in his senior year.  One of his most memorable and impactful community service activities was volunteering to serve a meal with It’s a Blessing to Be a Blessing in Hagerstown, Maryland.  After graduating from Towson University, Jayce plans to earn a master’s degree in engineering, and obtain a job in engineering.

Annalise Bocklage, 2023

Jess Fisher FCSM Scholarship

Annalise graduated from Rising Sun High School in Cecil County, Maryland and is enrolled as an environmental science major at Towson University in the fall 2023. While at Mount Hebron High School, she took many honors and advanced placement courses and was a member of the Rising Sun National Honors Society.  Annalise’s extracurricular activities included playing varsity field hockey and lacrosse, participating in the school's marching band, and a leadership position in the Environthon team.  Outside of school, she was active in the Girl Scouts and worked as a camp counselor.  After graduating from Towson University, Annalise plans to become a water conservation scientist for the National Park Service.

Brady Nathison, 2023

Jess Fisher Pre-Engineering Scholarship

Brady graduated from Fuquay-Varina High School in  Fuquay-Varina , North Carolina and is enrolled as a computational physics major at Towson University in the fall 2023.  While at Fuquay-Varina High School, in addition to the standard course work, he enrolled in classes in engineering graphics, statistics, and physics.  Outside of the classroom, Brady played varsity baseball; and he will be playing on the Towson University baseball team this year.  After graduating from Towson University, he plans to continue at graduate school in mechanical engineering.

Vi Nguyen, 2023

Jess Fisher FCSM Scholarship

Vi graduated from Eastern Technical High School in Baltimore County, Maryland and is enrolled as a computer science major at Towson University in the fall 2023.  While at Eastern Technical High School, he was enrolled almost exclusively gifted and talented, honors, advanced placement and college credit courses.  In his senior year, Vi participated in a work-study program at thee Department of Defense.  In addition he was a member of the school’s CyberPatriot team.  Outside of classwork, Vi was the founder and president of the school’s Origami Club.  After graduating from Towson University, he plans to begin a career at the Department of Defense.

Gabriella Trincia, 2023

Jess Fisher FCSM Scholarship

Gabriella  graduated from Conrad Schools of Science in Wilmington, Delaware and is enrolled as a forensic chemistry major at Towson University in the fall 2023.  While at the Conrad Schools of Science, she took the advanced placement and honors courses and specialized in the series of biotechnology courses.  Among the extracurricular activities, Gabriella serves a a laboratory aide for the Biotechnology I course.  After graduating from Towson University, she plans to embark on  career as a crime scene investigator for he FBI’s Forensic Examination Services.

Jennafer Buckshaw, 2022

Jess Fisher FCSM Scholarship

Jennafer graduated from Mount Hebron High School in Howard County, Maryland and is enrolled as a forensic chemistry major at Towson University in the fall 2022. While at Mount Hebron High School, Jennafer also took classes at the Biotechnology Career Academy for Howard County Public Schools where she enrolled in advanced coursework in topics related to the application of Biotechnology in Forensic Science, Virology, Microbial Ecology, Genetic and Inherited Diseases among others.  She was involved in the schools Dance club and multiple other extracurricular clubs. After graduating from Towson University, Jennafer plans to continue on towards a Ph.D and then workiin the field of forensic science.

Kali Ferguson, 2021

Jess Fisher Pre-Engineering Scholarship

Kali graduated from Forest Park High School in Woodbridge, Virgina and is enrolled as a computer science major at Towson University in the fall 2021.  Kali was co-founder and leader of the Brain Buddies club at her high school.  This club fosters socialization and academics neuroatypical and neurotypical students both during and after school.  She was also the P.R officer of her high school's Leadership Council.  After graduating from Towson University, Kali wants to work with other software developers to create new and more efficient environmental safeguards like earthquake detection systems.

Leonard Johnson, 2021

Jess Fisher FCSM Scholarship

Leonard graduated from Huntington High School in Calvert County, Maryland and is enrolled as a mathematics major at Towson University in the fall 2021.  At Huntington High School. Leonard was a Mathematics Club executive officer, and also was a leader in the competition committee of the Mu Alpha Theta National Mathematics Honor Society.  Some of his extra-curricular activities include active participation in the Rubik's Cube, Tae Kwon Do, Chess and Stock Market clubs.  Leonard is very active in programs of his church. After graduating from Towson University, Leonard plans to complete graduate study in actuarial science and then work as an actuary or mathematician.

Clarence Powell Jr., 2021

Jess Fisher Pre-Engineering Scholarship

Clarence graduated from DeMatha Catholic High School in Prince George's County, Maryland and is enrolled as a Computer Science with a Cyber Operations Track major at Towson University in the Fall 2021.  Clarence was an active member in the National Society of Black Engineers Summer Experience for Kids.  While in this program, he was the team leader for the battery operated wood car project which won second place in the national competition.  Clarence was a four-year member of the DeMatha Track and Field team and ran in the sprint races.  Outside of school, he worked for Margaret's Open Arms, an non-profit organization that collects and distributes clothing to people in need.  After earning his undergraduate degree, Clarence plans to continue at Towson in the Master's in Computer Science with a Track in Computer Security program.  Upon completing his master's degree, Clarence plans to join the cybersecurity workforce.