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Behind the Scholarship: Kaiya McDonald Discusses Her Drive, Goals, and Commitment to Giving Back
In this second part of the Founders Scholarship Fund series on Stories from the River, host Manny Rodrigues welcomes Kaiya McDonald, a two-time recipient of the Founders Scholarship Fund, along with her mother, Orlanda Stewart. Kaiya, a nursing student at North Carolina A&T, reflects on her second year of college, highlighting her determination and meticulous planning that helped her achieve straight A's and make it to the Chancellor's List. She underscores the importance of preparation, a trait instilled by her mother, who has emphasized the value of planning and intentionality. Kaiya also…
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