Carlisle Seniors De’Miya Martin and Charity White Earn Prestigious Walentas and Echols Scholarships

Carlisle School is proud to announce that seniors De’Miya Martin and Charity White have been awarded two of the most prestigious scholarships at the University of Virginia: the Walentas Scholarship and the Echols Scholarship. These honors recognize their exceptional academic achievements, leadership, and resilience, setting them apart among thousands of high school students nationwide.

A Full-Ride to UVA: The Walentas Scholarship

The Walentas Scholarship, offered through the Jefferson Scholars Foundation, is a merit-based award designed to develop future leaders, scholars, and engaged citizens. Covering the full cost of attendance for four years, the scholarship also provides a wealth of enrichment opportunities, including:

• International Travel: Broadening global perspectives through study-abroad programs.
• Career Development and Networking: Connecting with industry professionals and accomplished alumni.
• Leadership and Citizenship Institutes: Building skills to lead and serve communities effectively.
• Exclusive Speaker Series & Research Opportunities: Gaining access to world-renowned scholars and mentors.

Each year, thousands of students compete for this distinguished award, making De’Miya and Charity’s selection a remarkable achievement.

Echols Scholars: A Path to Academic Excellence

In addition to the Walentas Scholarship, both students have been named Echols Scholars, an honor reserved for UVA’s most academically gifted and intellectually curious students. The Echols Scholars Program provides:

• Unrestricted Course Selection: The ability to design a unique academic path without traditional general education requirements.
• Priority Registration: Access to courses and faculty is typically unavailable to first-year students.
• A Close-Knit Academic Community: Collaboration with like-minded peers and distinguished faculty mentors.

A Legacy of Leadership and Determination

Throughout their time at Carlisle, De’Miya and Charity have demonstrated a commitment to academic excellence and leadership, both inside and outside the classroom. Their passion, resilience, and dedication have earned them these incredible opportunities, and we have no doubt they will continue to excel at UVA and beyond.

Their achievements are a testament to the values that Carlisle instills in its students: hard work, intellectual curiosity, and a drive to make a difference.

Please join us in celebrating De’Miya Martin and Charity White for this well-deserved recognition. We look forward to seeing all they accomplish in the years to come!