Jiles Jewels Hope
Scholarship Recipients
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Christian Ellis
2023
Our 2023 Jiles Jewels Scholarship winner is Christian Ellis. Christian is wrapping up his freshman year at New Mexico State Lobos. He plays safety with the Lobos football team and recently broke the school record for safety squat bench press! Hailing from Jacksonville, FL, Christian is a 2022 graduate from Ed White high school where he followed in his mother’s footsteps to be a Commander alumni. His mother Monique Ellis was an amazing singer and a stage 4 breast cancer warrior who spent many years spreading awareness and advocating. On May 7, 2023, Monique passed from her battle but won her race. She leaves behind three beautiful children, Christian, Audrey and Kennedy.
In her memory, Jiles Jewels is so honored to grant Christian with the $1,000 Hope Scholarship to further his pursuit at higher education. Congratulations Christian and continue making your mother and family proud.
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Quincey Burroughs
2022
Quincey Burroughs is not only a track star but he is a star football player at William M. Raines High School. He is a member of the National Honor Society and also is enrolled at FCSJ. He will complete his first year of college at the same time he gets his High School Diploma.
Quincy was recently impacted by breast cancer when his mom was diagnosed. He will be leaving to play football at the university of Cincinnati. We are so proud to call him our 2022 Jiles Jewels Hope Scholarship recipient.
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Myah Monix
2021
Myah Monix graduated in June from Oakleaf High School and will be starting at FAU for the summer session majoring in art. Her mother, Caroline will be celebrating 4 years as a breast caner survivor in September.
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Aja Fisher
2020
Aja Fisher was a stage 4 warrior and senior who was a student at Spellman College and FSCJ. She was studying to be a physician assistant in Oncology but received her wings. Please continue to pray for her family.
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Jessica Florence
2019
Our first recipient of the Jiles Jewels Hope Scholarship. Jessica, a amazing young lady is in her 4th year at FAMU awho is a stage 4 Breast Cancer warrior! Cancer didn’t stop her when it touched her at 22 years of age. She will be graduating with her Bachelors.
