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Eight outstanding students with diverse backgrounds, majors, and future career choices have been awarded Anheuser-Busch Cos., St. Louis American Foundation scholarships.
The students will be honored during the 2025 Salute To Excellence in Education Scholarship and Awards Gala on November 1, 2025, at America’s Center in downtown St. Louis.
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Justin Boyle
University of San Francisco May 2026
Justin Boyle, a Business Analytics major, minoring in African American studies at the University of San Francisco, is scheduled to graduate in spring of 2026. After graduating from Metro High School in St. Louis, he went to USF, sight unseen, where he would serve as Black Student Union president in his senior year, and was president of the school’s Black men’s organization, Brother Connection. A spring 2025 initiate of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated, Boyle worked in the university’s cultural centers as the community connections intern, where he programmed events to connect the diverse student body.
Kamille Buck
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University- May 2027
Kamille Buck attends Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University and aspires to become a clinical pharmacist and independent pharmacy owner to increase the accessibility and affordability of prescription drugs for underserved communities with an emphasis on health equity and health literacy.
MyKel Coney
Western Illinois University and expect to graduate in Spring 2026
MyKel Coney is a junior majoring in Engineering Technology at Western Illinois University. Known for her strong academic performance and dedication to leadership, MyKel has maintained a high GPA while actively contributing to student organizations. She currently serves as the Vice President of the Zeta Iota chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, the Public Relations Chair for the National Pan-Hellenic Council, and a Resident Assistant, while also being a member of the Honors College. She aims to pursue a career in engineering that makes a meaningful impact.
Olajuwon Davis
University of Missouri-St. Louis, December 20, 2025
A St. Louis native, multidisciplinary artist, restorative justice practitioner, and undergraduate philosophy and criminology student at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, Davis is scheduled to graduate in Fall 2025. He plans to pursue a law degree with a focus on international human rights and Indigenous law. After overcoming incarceration and personal tragedy, Davis says he devoted his life to human rights advocacy, as well as storytelling and healing practices that foster accountability.
Zoey Hall
Howard University, 2027
Zoey Hall is a rising junior Computer Science major with a minor in Maternal and Child Health at Howard University. In 2023, Hall graduated from Clayton High School. She plans to pursue a PhD in Biostatistics to become a biostatistics research professor who works on clinical trials related to Black Maternal Health. Hall is also a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
Oluchi Onyegbula
University of Missouri – St. Louis, December 2025
Oluchi Onyegbula will be completing studies at the University of Missouri – St. Louis this year, majoring in Psychology and pursuing a pre-med path. Originally from Nigeria, Onyegbula is passionate about pursuing a career in healthcare and hope to combine my interests in psychology and medicine as a future physician.
Oluchi is co-president of the Able-Disable Partnership, a student-led organization that works to improve the experience of students and other members of the UMSL community with disabilities
Desire Poole
Kentucky State University, May 2026 (Master’s Degree)
Desire’ Poole is a senior at Kentucky State University majoring in psychology with a minor in criminal justice. A native of East Saint Louis, Illinois, she proudly represents KSU as a student-athlete on the track and field team. After earning her bachelor’s degree, she plans to stay at Kentucky State to pursue her master’s in psychology, which should be presented in May 2026. Her goal is to become a correctional psychologist and work in a federal maximum-security facility, where she can help create positive changes for those impacted by the justice system.
Aries Scruggs
Saint Louis University, Graduating December 2025
Aries Scruggs is a distinguished scholar, entrepreneur, and community leader dedicated to advancing digital security and social equity. As a Dean’s List student at Saint Louis University, he blends academic excellence with real-world impact, and he’s a proud advocate for underrepresented voices.
Aries is an Intelligence Community Scholar and active leader in several student organizations, shaping inclusive spaces and empowering future changemakers. He says his journey is defined by resilience, innovation, and transforming challenges into opportunities.
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