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THE MISSION OF EMERGE LEADERSHIP, INC.
eMErge™ Leadership, Inc's mission lies solely on equipping first generation college bound girls with the knowledge and tools to succeed as they transition from high school to college life. Through creative and interactive programs, ELI challenges participants to grow in the following 4 areas:
Leadership, Education, Sisterhood and Community Service
APPLY FOR THE 2025 ELI SCHOLARSHIP!
All applications must be submitted by Fri., April 18, 2025 in order to be considered.
Only online applications will be accepted. No paper applications please.
Please forward any questions to RachelForDeSoto@gmail.com.
Here are a few of our Past Recipients:
2021 ELI Scholar Recipient
Nancy Ayanugo ($1000)
2020 ELI Scholar Recipient
Multiple DeSoto ISD Students were sponsored in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
2019 ELI Scholar Recipient
Jordyn Harrell ($2500)
2019 Laptops for Ladies Recipients
Jaden Crow
Marifer Vega
Jordan Avery
2018 ELI Scholar Recipients
Deandra Bond ($2500)
2018 Laptops for Ladies Recipients
Courtney Mathis
Cordejah Walker
2017 ELI Scholar Recipients
Sophia Cazares ($2500)
Kennedy Harrison ($500)
Jennise Williams ($500)
2017 Laptops for Ladies Recipients
Cameron Robicheaux
Aerial Levine
Zachariah Washington
2016 ELI Scholar Recipient
Taylor Pugh ($1000)
2015 ELI Scholar Recipient
Naomi Thompson ($2500)
2014 ELI Scholar Recipients
Jasmine Pugh ($500)
Desirae King ($500)
Kyle Caraway ($500)
Phala Sims ($500)
Tyler Traylor ($500)
Maiya Echols ($500)
Taylor Tennison ($500)
Jabriel Carson ($500)
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