About the Program
In 2020, Samvid Ventures launched Samvid Young Leaders, a scholarship awarded to high achieving, college-bound young women who face significant financial challenges. The values we look for in young leaders are ambition, resourcefulness, perseverance, collaboration, service, and an interest in financial literacy. The program includes up to $10,000 annually for non-tuition expenses for up to four years, coaching and mentoring in financial literacy, and a supportive cohort model with connection to peer leaders.
Meet the Young Leaders

Vivica Addrow
Cohort Year: 2022
University of Michigan – Ann Arbor

Shanjida Akhtar
Cohort Year: 2022
University of Michigan – Ann Arbor

Musammat Akter
Cohort Year: 2022
University of Michigan – Ann Arbor

Michelle Bernardino
Cohort Year: 2020
University of Michigan – Dearborn

Aysha Chowdhury
Cohort Year: 2022
University of Michigan – Ann Arbor

Sanjida Eva
Cohort Year: 2020
University of Michigan – Ann Arbor

Kendall Foster
Cohort Year: 2021
University of Michigan – Ann Arbor

Jourdan Geter-Adams
Cohort Year: 2022
Wayne State University

Anadelia Gonzalez
Cohort Year: 2021
University of Michigan – Ann Arbor

Razaan Killawi
Cohort Year: 2021
University of Michigan – Ann Arbor

Reem Killawi
Cohort Year: 2021
University of Michigan – Ann Arbor

Danielle Knott
Cohort Year: 2022
Wayne State University

Solely Lugo Rivera
Cohort Year: 2022
Michigan Technological University

Olga Luna
Cohort Year: 2020
University of Michigan – Ann Arbor

Anaya Miles
Cohort Year: 2021
Grand Valley State University

Lizbeth Morales
Cohort Year: 2021
Michigan State University

Rochelle Parris
Cohort Year: 2021
University of Michigan – Ann Arbor

Priya Patterson-Lee
Cohort Year: 2020
Michigan State University

Jamilet Villarreal
Cohort Year: 2021
Wayne State University

Karis Rivers
Cohort Year: 2021
University of Michigan – Ann Arbor

Rosie Sanchez
Cohort Year: 2021
University of Michigan – Ann Arbor

Adria Shines
Cohort Year: 2020
University of Michigan – Ann Arbor