The Braylon Meade Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Kehoe-Meade family established a scholarship fund in memory of Braylon. The fund provides need-based scholarships to graduates of Arlington County’s public high schools. Braylon’s siblings, Bryan and Kerry, and his parents firmly believe that this scholarship fund will perpetuate one of Braylon’s passions, which was to lift up those in need.
The Fund awards three different scholarships to students who meet the following criteria:
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for a Washington-Liberty high school senior who was on the Boys’ Varsity Basketball Team for at least one year, has financial need, and a GPA of 2.0 or higher
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for a Washington-Liberty high school senior who has participated on any W-L sports team, has financial need, and a GPA of 2.0 or higher
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for an Arlington Public School student with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Each scholarship is $2,500 and valued at up to $10,000 if renewed for a total of 4 years
2024 Recipients
Chris-Antoine Amoussou
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High School: Washington Liberty High School
College: University of Wisconsin-Madison or Temple University
Major: Geographic Information Systems
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"I’m so thankful I’ve been able to receive this, Braylon was a pillar of the WL community and his legacy will live on through the lives he touched, and the people like me he’s now supporting in being able to afford an education. I feel beyond lucky to honor his memory."
Nour Ben Hammouda
High school: Washington Liberty High School
College: University of Virginia
Intended Major: Neuroscience
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"Thanks to the Braylon scholarship, I'll be able to enroll at the University of Virginia. Realizing that I can uphold Braylons legacy by pursuing my dreams is an amazing gift that I aspire to pay forward one day."
Marina Cura
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High school: Wakefield High School
College: University of Virginia
Intended Major: Human Biology on a Pre-Med Track
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"It's a difficult task to put the weight of this scholarship into words. I still remember the day we found out about Braylon's accident. The unsettling idea that this could happen to anyone, regardless of how kind, caring or generous you are stuck with me. I began trying to envision what legacy I would leave behind. Eventually, I came to the conclusion that whether my legacy begins tomorrow or at 80 years old, I can only hope that it is half as touching as Braylon's continues to be. I feel incredibly honored to have received this scholarship, and I will do my best to uphold his remarkable legacy day in and day out. "
2023 Recipients
Cody Cameron
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High School: Washington Liberty High School
College: University of Pittsburgh
Major: Mechanical Engineering
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“The scholarship has significantly enhanced my learning experience. It also serves as a constant reminder of Braylon and the Meades when I'm in the classroom or studying around campus. This scholarship also motivates me to strive for success and give my best effort, even through all the struggles in college.”
Matthew Montero-Orihuela
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High school: Washington Liberty High School
College: Eastern Mennonite University
Major: Finance
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"This scholarship gives me the opportunity to celebrate Braylon's life and memory. In honor of him, I continue to seek excellence in my education."
Drew Sonn
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High school: Wakefield High School
College: University of Pennsylvania
Major: Finance
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“Braylon's scholarship means carrying on his legacy of service and leadership.”
Braylon Edward Meade Memorial Scholarship
University of Michigan
2023 and 2024 recipient
Jasmine Espinal Martinez
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High School: Washington-Liberty High School
College: University of Michigan
Major: Nursing
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"I cannot begin to express enough the amount of gratitude I feel for being selected as a recipient of the Braylon Meade Memorial Scholarship. Due to my financial status, I never imagined I would be able to attend a school like the University of Michigan. However, Ms. Kehoe and Mr. Meade opened up that opportunity for me and allowed me to focus more on my studies and my personal growth as a student. With this scholarship, I hope to uphold Braylon's memory and legacy every day even after receiving my post-secondary education."
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