BGS SCHOLARS
BGS proudly celebrates our scholars and their achievements—from entrepreneurship to academic excellence. Meet just a few of our scholarship recipients and explore their inspiring journeys below.
Ariyah Black is currently finishing her junior year of high school and preparing to enter her senior year, already earning her Associate degree in Applied Science. She maintains an impressive 4.8 GPA while taking all dual credit classes. In addition, she founded a program at her school called Chi STEM Sisters, which mentors girls to pursue their career goals and recognize their worth.
BGS K-12 Scholarship 2025, High School RecipientAriyah Black
Eden Wilson is an Innovation Lab Fellow at Spelman College, building Granted Reading—an AI-powered tool that helps special educators create customized reading worksheets. She has secured thousands in funding, earning 1st place in the Center for Black Entrepreneurship’s New Venture Competition Idea Track and 2nd place at the NSBE National Entrepreneurship Showcase. Passionate about supporting students with learning disabilities, she is preparing to launch beta testing to expand her impact.
BGS Semester Scholarship 2025, Undergraduate Recipient