Scholarship Recipients

At A Gift From Tray, every scholarship award represents more than financial assistance. It represents belief, encouragement, and a commitment to helping young African-American men pursue higher education with confidence. We are proud to honor our scholarship recipients and share their stories, achievements, and aspirations with our community.

Our scholarship recipients are selected through a thoughtful application process that reflects the values at the core of A Gift From Tray. Each recipient brings a unique story, a strong sense of purpose, and a desire to grow academically and personally. Through their bios, essays, and achievements, these students demonstrate perseverance, ambition, and the kind of promise that deserves to be recognized and supported.

Scholarships are awarded twice a year, and this page serves as an ongoing archive of the young men we have had the privilege to celebrate along the way.

Name: Jaylin-Idris Lomax

HBCU / School: North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
 

A Gift From Tray is proud to recognize Jaylin-Idris Lomax as our 2026 Scholarship Recipient.

Jaylin-Idris is a freshman at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and a first-generation college student who is committed to giving back to his community through his passion for pharmaceuticals. While balancing the demands of college life, he is also actively involved on campus through AggieRx, the National Society of Black Engineers, and the Blue and Gold Marching Machine.

His story reflects perseverance, leadership, and a deep commitment to breaking generational barriers through education. In his scholarship essay, Jaylin-Idris shares his desire to become a chemical engineer, enter the pharmaceutical field, and help reduce the stress families face when loved ones are ill.