THANK YOU, SHAINBERG FAMILY!

Thank you so much for partnering with Give901 and providing scholarships to these four amazing recipients. Their diverse skills and interests span social work, education, agriculture, and computer science. Each has demonstrated exemplary drive, determination, and a deep desire to invest their gifts back into the city of Memphis. We hope you enjoy getting to know them as much as we have.

Meet the 2025 Shainberg Scholars!

ShELtoria Love

  • Washington University in St. Louis

  • Master of Social Work – Social Impact Leadership

  • The Soulsville Charter School alum

  • Master’s Degree (Graduating May 2026)

  • Domestic Working Mother

“Being awarded a Shainberg Scholarship is a meaningful honor because Herbert Shainberg’s legacy of fairness, justice, and kindness deeply aligns with my own values and commitment to social impact. His dedication to standing up for what is right and supporting Memphians inspires me even more as I pursue leadership that advances equity and justice in communities like my own. The Shainberg family’s example reminds me that true leadership requires both strength and compassion, qualities I strive to embody in my work. This scholarship also gives me the capacity to focus more on my education. I am grateful for the opportunity to help carry this legacy forward.”

lakescia hicks

  • Middle Tennessee State University

  • Agricultural Science (Pre-Veterinary Track)

  • The Soulsville Charter School Alum

  • Bachelor’s degree, currently entering junior year (Graduating Summer 2026)

“Winning this scholarship truly does mean a lot to me because it’s now part of my journey now to be the person I’ve been striving to be. this opportunity creates even more opportunities the way that the scholarship impacts my life is that it builds on my character because of the meaning behind the scholarship.This impacts my life because it’s helping be pursue my dreams of being around animals.”

RUBY WINTERS

  • University of Memphis

  • Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision

  • The Collegiate School of Memphis ALUM

  • Doctorate (Graduating 2027)

“This scholarship means a lot to me as it will allow me to continue my research and further my knowledge about making mental health care more accessible to ethnic minorities. This has been a passion and goal of mine for years and it is why I got into the mental health field. This scholarship not only helps me, but also ethnic minorities in Memphis as it will allow me to continue to conduct research that raises awareness about disparities in mental health for people of color. I am immensely grateful for this honor and opportunity.”

  • Christian Brothers University

  • Computer Science

  • The Collegiate School of Memphis alum

  • Bachelor’s Degree (Graduating May 2026)

  • Domestic Working Mother

Lesly urbina

“The Shainberg Scholarship is more than financial support, moreso it’s peace of mind. It relieves the pressure my family feels about paying for school, which allows me to focus fully on finishing strong. As I enter my final year with both Bits, Bytes and Bots and CBU, this scholarship allows me to do so without the heavy weight of financial uncertainty. It helps me close this chapter on a high note and prepares me to begin the next one with confidence.”