The Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) has announced the winners of its 2026 Montgomery Public Schools Legacy Scholarship.
37 winners were selected, nearly all of whom are graduating seniors from Montgomery's eight public schools. Each received $10,000, with an additional two $5,000 scholarships awarded.
The winners were chosen after an essay contest that asked them to write about their experience visiting EJI’s Freedom Monument Sculpture Park or through interviews conducted at each school.
“Over the last four years, we have awarded $1.3 million dollars worth of scholarships to Montgomery high school graduates to advance their education and go to college. I’m incredibly proud of all of these young people and the hope, joy, and inspiration they provide to all of us,” said Bryan Stevenson, EJI executive director.
See below for a list of the winners:
Adriana Johnson
Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School
Connor Owens
Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School
Donavon Patton
Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School
Jennifer Stanton
Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School
Kailyn Zaniya Goldsmith
Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School
Omari Tucker
Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School
Zaria Aniyah Bright
Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School
Baile Braxton
Booker T. Washington Magnet High School
Deonna Ross
Booker T. Washington Magnet High School
Hailey Hill
Booker T. Washington Magnet High School
Jayden Barnes
Booker T. Washington Magnet High School
Jessica Bui
Booker T. Washington Magnet High School
Jordan Johnson
Booker T. Washington Magnet High School
Lauren Rice
Booker T. Washington Magnet High School
Madison Brundidge
Booker T. Washington Magnet High School
Angeline Reyes Mendez
G. W. Carver High School
Azariah Gibson
G. W. Carver High School
Chaise Williams
G. W. Carver High School
Zamiah Smith
G. W. Carver High School
AunDre'ya Steiner
Johnson Abernathy Graetz High School
DeWayne Jackson III
Johnson Abernathy Graetz High School
Jocelyn Guzman
Johnson Abernathy Graetz High School
Zania Johnson
Johnson Abernathy Graetz High School
Hayden Jackson
Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School
Maryam Khan
Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School
Miriam Young
Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School
Zuriyah Fishoe
Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School
Cam Ron Williams-Robinson
McIntyre Comprehensive Academy
Tai'La McClain
McIntyre Comprehensive Academy
Jabryah Thompson
Park Crossing High School
Kayla Sayviseth
Park Crossing High School
Kaylin Kelly
Park Crossing High School
Shayla Steele
Park Crossing High School
Ariel Williams
Dr. Percy L. Julian High School
I'ndia Poole
Dr. Percy L. Julian High School
Jatarius Coley
Dr. Percy L. Julian High School
Victor Davis III
Dr. Percy L. Julian High School
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