The Inspire Scholarship

Scholarships are critical to attracting gifted students of all backgrounds to Endicott’s shores—and ensuring their continued success long after they graduate. That’s why, in 2020, the Inspire Scholarship was founded to provide first-generation college students and students of color an unhindered pathway to Endicott’s experiential opportunities and liberal arts curriculum.

In 2021–22, 34 scholarships were awarded thanks to your support.

Meet our Inspire Scholars

Jalessi Aviles ’25

Hometown: Lexington, Mass.

Major: Interior Architecture

Growing up, Jalessi Aviles’ mother let her design whatever she wanted in the house. “I would go corner by corner,” the interior architecture major recalled. “We’d go to HomeGoods every weekend—it was our thing.” So, it’s no surprise that Aviles was drawn to Endicott’s internship program—she’s already hit the ground running at a Waltham wedding venue and working for Jane Riley Design in Lexington.

Cheryl Mei ’25

Hometown: Malden, Mass.

Major: Psychology

Cheryl Mei has started preparing for a profession in which she can make her patients feel comfortable, seen, and safe. Right now, she’s focused on clinical psychology and becoming a therapist. “I’m interested in that because I’m that person who just wants to give you help,” said Mei.

KyRon Parker ’25

Hometown: Plainfield, N.J.

Major: Criminal Justice

KyRon Parker’s mission to pay it forward extends beyond the Beverly campus and, after interning with the Revere Police Department, his career goals crystallized. “I want to be a community cop,” he said. “I want to start back with the community, walk around and inspire kids—little kids especially because they could be our future cops, our future lawyers, our future.”

To learn more, visit endicott.edu/inspirescholarship