Taliah

Taliah graduated from West Ottawa High School in 2018 and is studying at Grand Valley State University.

She has dreamed of college for as long as she can remember.

Her father took responsibility for Taliah when he was only 17 years old, and he has been her biggest supporter. “He wanted me to have a better life than he did,” she said.

“He pushed me to want the best for myself and not be afraid of the challenges that got in the way. Not only did I dream of going to college for myself, but also for him.”

Taliah was nominated for a Promise Scholarship by staff at the Boys and Girls Club. She plans to pursue a major in Allied Health Sciences because she wants to understand how the body reacts to viruses and other environmental factors. She dreams of becoming a physician’s assistant for young children.

“I have a strong connection with children because of the many siblings I have and also the sense of responsibility and love that I have for them.”


To learn more about the Holland/Zeeland Promise Scholarship, visit www.cfhz.org/hzpromise

Stories of Promise

The inspiring stories of the amazing recipients of the Holland/Zeeland Promise Scholarship

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Stories of Promise

The inspiring stories of the amazing recipients of the Holland/Zeeland Promise Scholarship

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