ADR Scholar Recipients
ADR Scholar Recipients
Encouraging broader participation within the field of ADR
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LAW STUDENTS AT HBCUs
The AAA-ICDR Foundation partners with law schools at two historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) – Howard University and North Carolina Central University – that offer certificates in dispute resolution. Key details include:
· $50,000 awarded annually to each law school
· Scholarships specifically for second- and third-year law students pursuing certificates in dispute resolution
· Recipients are selected each year in September by the respective law schools
INDIVIDUAL SCHOLARSHIPS
This program provides financial assistance of up to $2,000 to students or professionals. This support can be used towards:
· Degree program or fellowship in ADR
· Conference or training program in ADR
The goal is to empower diverse leaders and professionals in ADR by helping them access education and training opportunities that advance their careers and enhance inclusivity within the field.
2026 Historically Black Colleges and University Scholarship Recipients
2025 Historically Black Colleges and University Scholarship Recipients
2024 Historically Black Colleges and University Scholarship Recipients
2023 Historically Black Colleges and University Scholarship Recipients
2022 Historically Black Colleges and University Scholarship Recipients
Scholar
Samantha Ewiah
Washington, D.C.
School
Howard University Law School
I want to build a career in ADR, with a focus on international dispute resolution. I am especially interested in disputes connected to sustainable development, such as those arising from infrastructure projects or natural resources.
Grant Amount
$25,000
PROGRAM
Scholar
Keierra Nunez
Washington, D.C.
School
Howard University Law School
I hope to keep sharpening my practical skills and abilities as I pursue a career in international arbitration, while pushing for more diverse arbitrators and mediators on the panels of major ADR institutions. My hope is to help dispute resolution evolve into a more accessible and forward-thinking resource.
Grant Amount
$25,000
PROGRAM
Scholar
Amyah Solomon
North Carolina
School
North Carolina Central University Law School
My goal within ADR is to build strong mediation and negotiation skills that make me a more creative and effective advocate as I progress in my legal career. More specifically, as a future public defender, I see restorative justice and its intersections with ADR as a unique opportunity to positively impact my community, helping people discover shared goals and address the harms of the relevant issue through listening, dialogue, and collaboration. My commitment to public service will be evidenced by my efforts in furthering the goal of ADR and Restorative Justice through finding efficient ways to use the overlap of these approaches to promote more opportunities for rehabilitation and restorative practices within the criminal justice system.
Grant Amount
$7,142
PROGRAM
Scholar
Aaliyah LeCompte
North Carolina
School
North Carolina Central University Law School
My goal is to gain legal knowledge in business law, specifically in privacy, employment law, contracts, and estate planning. In the future, I would love to mediate for families and small businesses.
Grant Amount
$7,142
PROGRAM
Scholar
Julianna Kushmakova-Yakubova
North Carolina
School
North Carolina Central University Law School
My goals within the ADR community are to gain as much knowledge and experience in dispute resolution as possible so that I can ultimately become a mediator and make mediation a significant focus of my legal practice. I also hope to connect with others who are involved in collaborative mediation and learn from their experiences and approaches. Ultimately, I would like to help expand the use of collaborative mediation nationwide and contribute to making alternative dispute resolution more accessible and effective.
Grant Amount
$7,142
PROGRAM
Scholar
Faith Jones
North Carolina
School
North Carolina Central University Law School
I am very passionate about ADR and the opportunities surrounding it. When I first came to law school, I did not even realize that this was a possibility for people. I took a class called mediation with my professor and decided then that I wanted to be involved in this evolving system and continue the work across all areas of ADR.
Grant Amount
$7,142
PROGRAM
Scholar
Maya Chavis
North Carolina
School
North Carolina Central University Law School
After law school, I plan to use my personal knowledge, legal education, and academic experience in alternative dispute resolution to become a certified mediator and arbitrator. I also intend to apply the negotiation skills I have developed through my education and experience to help clients effectively resolve disputes and reach practical, mutually beneficial outcomes. Overall, I want to create an alternate space for clients to come to a resolution without court intervention.
Grant Amount
$7,142
PROGRAM
Scholar
Alana Byrd
North Carolina
School
North Carolina Central University Law School
My goal is to incorporate negotiation, mediation, and other forms of alternative dispute resolution into my future practice as a civil litigator, particularly in personal injury and insurance-related matters. I hope to use ADR to advocate effectively for my clients while identifying opportunities to achieve efficient, meaningful resolutions without sacrificing their interests.
Grant Amount
$7,142
PROGRAM
Scholar
Alexandria Best
North Carolina
School
North Carolina Central University Law School
My goal within the field of Alternative Dispute Resolution is to develop connections, along with conflict-resolution skills that will allow me to help clients reach practical and mutually beneficial solutions. I hope to incorporate ADR into my legal practice as an effective alternative to costly and time-consuming litigation and one day become a mediator.
Grant Amount
$7,142
PROGRAM
2026 Historically Black Colleges and University Scholarship Recipients
2025 Historically Black Colleges and University Scholarship Recipients
2024 Historically Black Colleges and University Scholarship Recipients
2023 Historically Black Colleges and University Scholarship Recipients
2022 Historically Black Colleges and University Scholarship Recipients
Scholar
Samantha Ewiah
Washington, D.C.
School
Howard University Law School
I want to build a career in ADR, with a focus on international dispute resolution. I am especially interested in disputes connected to sustainable development, such as those arising from infrastructure projects or natural resources.
Grant Amount
$25,000
PROGRAM
Scholar
Keierra Nunez
Washington, D.C.
School
Howard University Law School
I hope to keep sharpening my practical skills and abilities as I pursue a career in international arbitration, while pushing for more diverse arbitrators and mediators on the panels of major ADR institutions. My hope is to help dispute resolution evolve into a more accessible and forward-thinking resource.
Grant Amount
$25,000
PROGRAM
Scholar
Amyah Solomon
North Carolina
School
North Carolina Central University Law School
My goal within ADR is to build strong mediation and negotiation skills that make me a more creative and effective advocate as I progress in my legal career. More specifically, as a future public defender, I see restorative justice and its intersections with ADR as a unique opportunity to positively impact my community, helping people discover shared goals and address the harms of the relevant issue through listening, dialogue, and collaboration. My commitment to public service will be evidenced by my efforts in furthering the goal of ADR and Restorative Justice through finding efficient ways to use the overlap of these approaches to promote more opportunities for rehabilitation and restorative practices within the criminal justice system.
Grant Amount
$7,142
PROGRAM
Scholar
Aaliyah LeCompte
North Carolina
School
North Carolina Central University Law School
My goal is to gain legal knowledge in business law, specifically in privacy, employment law, contracts, and estate planning. In the future, I would love to mediate for families and small businesses.
Grant Amount
$7,142
PROGRAM
Scholar
Julianna Kushmakova-Yakubova
North Carolina
School
North Carolina Central University Law School
My goals within the ADR community are to gain as much knowledge and experience in dispute resolution as possible so that I can ultimately become a mediator and make mediation a significant focus of my legal practice. I also hope to connect with others who are involved in collaborative mediation and learn from their experiences and approaches. Ultimately, I would like to help expand the use of collaborative mediation nationwide and contribute to making alternative dispute resolution more accessible and effective.
Grant Amount
$7,142
PROGRAM
Scholar
Faith Jones
North Carolina
School
North Carolina Central University Law School
I am very passionate about ADR and the opportunities surrounding it. When I first came to law school, I did not even realize that this was a possibility for people. I took a class called mediation with my professor and decided then that I wanted to be involved in this evolving system and continue the work across all areas of ADR.
Grant Amount
$7,142
PROGRAM
Scholar
Maya Chavis
North Carolina
School
North Carolina Central University Law School
After law school, I plan to use my personal knowledge, legal education, and academic experience in alternative dispute resolution to become a certified mediator and arbitrator. I also intend to apply the negotiation skills I have developed through my education and experience to help clients effectively resolve disputes and reach practical, mutually beneficial outcomes. Overall, I want to create an alternate space for clients to come to a resolution without court intervention.
Grant Amount
$7,142
PROGRAM
Scholar
Alana Byrd
North Carolina
School
North Carolina Central University Law School
My goal is to incorporate negotiation, mediation, and other forms of alternative dispute resolution into my future practice as a civil litigator, particularly in personal injury and insurance-related matters. I hope to use ADR to advocate effectively for my clients while identifying opportunities to achieve efficient, meaningful resolutions without sacrificing their interests.
Grant Amount
$7,142
PROGRAM
Scholar
Alexandria Best
North Carolina
School
North Carolina Central University Law School
My goal within the field of Alternative Dispute Resolution is to develop connections, along with conflict-resolution skills that will allow me to help clients reach practical and mutually beneficial solutions. I hope to incorporate ADR into my legal practice as an effective alternative to costly and time-consuming litigation and one day become a mediator.
Grant Amount
$7,142
PROGRAM