Outstanding Educator
Franchell Boswell
“Education is for improving the lives of others and for leaving our community and world better than you found it."
– Marian Wright Edelman
Congratulations to our 2026 Franchell Boswell Educational Foundation Scholarship Winners!
The Franchell Boswell Educational Foundation awards scholarships to eligible graduating high school seniors pursuing higher education. Scholarship eligibility is not limited to members of Top Teens of America (TTA). Where applicable, a recipient's TTA chapter affiliation is included in recognition of their participation in the youth program of Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc.
National Winners
Isaiah Jones
Howard University
Major: Chemical Engineering
Top Teens of America: Houston Chapter, Area I
Caleb Minter
Alabama A&M University
Major: Business Administration
Top Teens of America: Skyline Metropolitan Chicago Chapter, Area III
Imani Saddler
Spelman College
Major: International Studies
Top Teens of America: Prince George's County Chapter, Area II
Ava Temoney
University of South Carolina
Major: Biological Sciences
Top Teens of America: Cola City Chapter, Area IV
Chloe Wickware
Xavier University of Louisiana
Major: Biology (Pre-Med)
Area III Winners
Riley Ballenger
Webster University
St. Louis Chapter
Major: Digital Media/Marketing
Kennedy Bolton
Florida A&M University
West Suburban Chicago Chapter
Major: Architecture and Design Studies
Tiana Miller
Howard University
North Shore - Chicago Chapter
Major: Architecture and Design Studies
Layla Rhyme
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Midway Chicago Chapter
Major: Lyric Theatre
Aaron Young
North Carolina A&T State University
Skyline Metropolitan Chicago Chapter
Major: Computer Science
Amiyah Chism
Major – Mass Media Arts
Clark Atlanta University
Area III – Midway Chapter
Faye B. Bryant HBCU Scholarship