Grand-Taylor M.A.D.E Scholarship
Opens: January 19, 2026
Closes: March 20, 2026
Winner Announced by April 17, 2026
The Grand-Taylor M.A.D.E Scholarship was established by Ashlyn Taylor, in partnership with Trajectory Foundation, in 2025. The “M.A.D.E” in the name stands for Making A Determined Effort, and the main mission is to help alleviate some of the cost for any Ramsay IB High School Engineering Academy students to attend an HBCU and major in a S.T.E.M. related field. As a recent college grad, I have had the privilege of attending my HBCU debt-free due to the numerous programs that believed in and poured into me to achieve my dream. I’ve heard many of my friends or people I know struggle to pay for school because of lack of scholarship opportunities or resources to help pay for school. Although I had that privilege of going to school for free, it should not be a privilege. It should be a right for everyone to have access to a free or at least affordable education. We can not change the world in one day but to just be able to change at least one life, especially from my Alma mater, would be a step towards a brighter future. Seeing HBCU grads from Ramsay and having teachers like Ms. Sharpe, Ms. Gilbert, Mrs. Sibley and many more encourage students towards the engineering path has put me in this
position today.
Criteria
- Must be a Ramsay IB High School Senior in the Engineering Academy
- Minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA (through junior year)
- Must be attending an HBCU for the 2026-2027 school year
- Must plan to major in a STEM field
- Must demonstrate financial need (FAFSA submitted)
- Must be a well-rounded student
Scholarship Application Materials:
Please attach the following to the application portal below. Any required items missing will automatically result in disqualification:
- Completed Application Questionnaire Form with Essay Questions
- Official School Transcript
- PDF or screen shot from your Student Aid Report (SAR)
- Resume (optional)