New applications will open April 15, 2025.

The NDSC Jake Pratt Scholarship presented by UPS will provide individual grants to people with Down syndrome who are currently enrolled or accepted in an inclusive postsecondary education program that will enhance their life through employment, independent living, life skills, or interests in any other areas.

We are PROUD to announce the winners of The 2024 NDSC Jake Pratt Scholarship presented by UPS!

These scholarships were awarded to five incredible individuals with Down syndrome who are enrolled in inclusive postsecondary education programs at colleges or universities.

Congratulations to:

• Maia Tenorio | California | Saint Mary’s College of California
• Parker Libolt | Iowa | University of Iowa REACH Program
• Cooper Howard | Washington | University of Missouri St. Louis Succeed Program
• Gianni Bunton |  Mississippi | HOWL Arkansas State University
• Taylor Freeman | Georgia | ClemsonLIFE at Clemson University

Taylor is pictured at UPS World Headquarters, where she was presented her $5,000 scholarship check by Darrell Ford (Executive Vice President (EVP), Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), Cathy Scott (Vice President, Social Impact, The UPS Foundation) and Carol Tome (Chief Executive Officer of UPS).

Thank you to all of the applicants, our friends at The UPS Foundation, the friends and families of our scholarship recipients, and the amazing UPS drivers who delivered the good news and big surprises.