Scholarship Winners

2025 Future Innovators Scholarship Recipient

Anna Schuster

Anna, a fourth-year medical student at West Virginia University School of Medicine, was selected for her compelling work innovating changes and promoting inclusivity in medical school curricula. Drawing from her personal experiences, her efforts focus on improving healthcare and enhancing access for all, particularly for members of the disability community.

I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to The Kryder Law Group for this scholarship. As a fourth-year medical student, I am eager to complete my medical degree in May 2026 and advance toward my goal of becoming a pediatrician. Furthermore, I am excited to continue my work innovating changes to medical school curriculum to improve healthcare experiences for people living with disabilities. Having navigated challenges due to a physical disability, I understand the need for improved healthcare access for members of the disability community. I am grateful for the financial support provided by this scholarship to help me continue working to shape healthcare and improve access for all people.

2024 Future Innovators Scholarship Recipients

Tovel Young, II

Tovel, a high school Senior from Maryland, was selected for his remarkable passion for nanosatellites and innovative contributions to the field. His work on a CubeSat during an internship at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center showcased his dedication and exceptional skills in aerospace technology.

In the upcoming Fall, I will be attending Pennsylvania State University or Howard University, where I will be majoring in atmospheric science, with the ultimate goal of becoming a research meteorologist. This award will be used to pay off books and fees for the fall and spring semesters. Thank you again for this award.

Jesse Pepper

Jesse, a Senior at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, received this scholarship in recognition of his outstanding dedication to academic excellence and passion for innovative problem-solving. Pursuing an ambitious dual-degree in Engineering Physics and Philosophy with a Minor in Economics, Jesse exemplifies a commitment to learning and creativity. His hands-on experience at the university’s makerspace showcases his ability to transform ideas into impactful solutions.

I plan to use this scholarship to further pursue my passion for electronics and engineering. I am sincerely grateful to The Kryder Law Group for their generous support and commitment to helping students achieve their academic and professional aspirations.

2024 Hometown Pride Scholarship Recipient

Kori Henderson

Kori is from Chicago, Illinois and is a nursing student at Howard University, Class of 2028. She is an aspiring pediatric nurse.

“Receiving this $1,000 scholarship will greatly support my nursing career by helping me cover essential textbooks and supplies, as well as going towards my overall college tuition. This financial assistance will allow me to focus more on my studies and future clinical experiences, ultimately enhancing my skills and knowledge as I embark on my journey into the healthcare field!”

2023 Hometown Pride Scholarship Recipient

Eirene Fithian

Eirene is from Brooklyn, New York. She attended Northwestern University for her undergraduate degree where she studied Science in Human Culture and Biology with a concentration in Neuroscience. Eirene is now attending medical school at Weill Cornell Medical College and plans to pursue a career in academic medicine.

“I am so excited for this opportunity! The cost of medical school is a considerable barrier to making the decision to pursue this path and this scholarship will help ease that burden. I am grateful to those who support students in furthering their education.”

2022 Hometown Pride Scholarship Recipient

Jessica Scheer

Jessica is from Long Island, New York, and has grown up and lived her whole life on the North Fork. Jessica is a junior at Cornell University studying Biological Sciences with a concentration in Molecular and Cell Biology. She is planning on going to graduate school after her undergrad is finished.

“I am so grateful for this opportunity! I will be able to finance my education with less stress due to this award. I am glad to have companies like this that recognize the hard work of dedicated students who care about the education of the future generation.”

2021 Community Leadership Scholarship Recipient

Mary Catherine Cook

Incoming Harvard Law School student Mary Catherine Cook is the recipient of The Kryder Law Group, LLC Community Leadership Scholarship. Cook is an outstanding example of leadership and dedication to both her local and national communities. In her winning essay, Cook detailed her thoughts on the most important aspects of a true leader.

Mary Catherine Cook’s experiences have taught her that leaders should demonstrate “a service-driven heart, humble intelligence, and integrity,” she wrote. Through her schooling at Vanderbilt University, her extensive volunteer work during Alternative Spring Break and helping neighbors through COVID-19, and internships, she has achieved all those qualities.

2020 First-Generation College Student Scholarship Recipient

Charles Graham Jr.

Charles Graham Jr., 31, of Houston, Texas, is the Kryder Law Group First-Generation College Scholarship winner. Mr. Graham is a law student at Thurgood Marshall School of Law, Southern Texas University. His powerful essay illuminates his diligence and the profound commitment needed to become the first person in his family to graduate from college.

His essay weaves a tale of how lessons learned working for his father’s business, Graham Shoe Repair in Houston, helped him achieve academic and personal success.

“The process for shining shoes is simple: clean, polish, and wax. You will not see this job on my resumé,” he wrote. “However, it was the first job I ever had. Through it, I learned many of the values that prepared me for the challenges of being a first-generation college student.”