Blue Haven Foundation and Inglewood Zetas Announce 2026 Scholarship Recipients

Blue Haven Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 scholarship awards, which will be presented during the 18th Annual Scholarship Awards Brunch on Sunday, June 7, in partnership with the women of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Omicron Rho Zeta Chapter of Inglewood.

This year, Blue Haven Foundation will award scholarships to 10 outstanding young women whose academic achievement, leadership, service, and determination exemplify the promise of the next generation. The 2026 scholarship class includes six graduating high school seniors receiving Five Pearl Scholarships and four continuing undergraduate students receiving Finer Pearl Scholarships.

The 2026 Five Pearl Scholars are Addison Flores, Cameryn Stallings, Chloe Baird, Dakota Frierson, Miracle Taylor, and Jayleen Arellano. These exceptional young women will begin the next chapter of their educational journeys at institutions including Spelman College, Pepperdine University, California State University, Fullerton, and California State University, Los Angeles. Their career aspirations span healthcare, law, public service, nonprofit leadership, and STEM fields. Each scholar has distinguished herself through academic excellence, campus involvement, leadership, and a commitment to creating positive change within her community.

The 2026 Finer Pearl Scholars are Ashley Carlos, Deyla Davis, Kelsey Schaffer, and Jazmin Medina. These undergraduate recipients have continued to excel throughout their collegiate careers while pursuing ambitious professional goals. Among them are future healthcare professionals, communications leaders, and changemakers who have demonstrated resilience, academic success, and a commitment to service. Several recipients are multi-year scholarship awardees, reflecting both their continued excellence and Blue Haven Foundation's ongoing investment in their educational journeys.

Together, these 10 scholars represent the values at the heart of Blue Haven Foundation's mission: educational access, leadership development, community engagement, and the pursuit of excellence. Their accomplishments remind us that when young women are given the resources and support to pursue their dreams, they create lasting impact for their families, communities, and future generations.

This year's scholarship program is made possible in part through the generous support of Bridge Builders Foundation, whose $5,000 contribution as a Founding Circle Sponsor helps expand opportunities for deserving students pursuing higher education. Their partnership reflects a shared commitment to investing in the next generation of leaders and ensuring that financial barriers do not stand in the way of educational achievement.

As Blue Haven Foundation celebrates its 18th Annual Scholarship Awards Brunch, we are honored to recognize these remarkable scholars and the bright futures they represent. We look forward to celebrating their achievements on June 7 and supporting them as they continue to rise, lead, and excel.