Brenyale Toomer-Byas Scholarship for Emerging Leaders

Brenyale Toomer-Byas Scholarship for Emerging Leaders is sponsored by Orange County United Way. Annual scholarship awarded to an Orange County nonprofit leader pursuing post-graduate studies.

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Brenyale was a loving daughter, a caring friend, a dedicated colleague, a passionate mentor, a talented strategic thinker, and so much more. The Orange County community is grateful that we had the privilege of knowing and working with Brenyale. She approached life and leadership with happiness and positivity.

We will always remember her contagious laugh, listening ear, and warm smile. Brenyale was passionate about the pursuit of higher education. To honor Brenyale’s life and legacy, we have established the Brenyale Toomer-Byas Scholarship for Emerging Leaders.

Scholarship(s) will be awarded for $2,500 to at least one Orange County nonprofit leader seeking to pursue post-graduate studies. Apply for the Brenyale Toomer-Byas Scholarship We are pleased to share the Brenyale Toomer-Byas Scholarship opportunity with you, however at this time, the application is now closed. We plan to open the Scholarship opportunity again in early 2027.

If you have any questions about the scholarship, please contact Carol Kim, Senior Director, Community Investments and Evaluation via email. IMPORTANT NOTE: In order to receive award, applicant must be available to attend in person at our annual Scorecard event . Event details will be provided.

Currently serves as the Clinic Manager at the Crescent Clinic in Fullerton. A proud UC Irvine Biology grad, he is now continuing his journey in medicine at UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine.

Brenyale Toomer-Byas Scholarship Recipient An emerging leader with a Bachelors degree in Social Ecology, Rudy returns to UC Irvine to pursue a Masters in Urban and Regional Planning to further his passion for affordable housing and commitment to creating positive change in the community.

Brenyale Toomer-Byas Scholarship Recipient A champion of community service, Cynthia is committed to becoming a transformative leader in the field of social work. She is working toward her Master of Social Work degree, with the ultimate goal of addressing systemic issues and creating lasting change in our society.

Brenyale Toomer-Byas Scholarship Recipient As the Home Visiting Program Director at Abrazar, Luisa is always on the lookout for community agencies to expand the resources they can offer to their clients. She’s currently pursuing her Ph. D.

in Developmental Psychology. Brenyale Toomer-Byas Scholarship Recipient A graduate of UC Irvine, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with a concentration in chemical biology, Melanie is pursuing a career in public health. Brenyale Toomer-Byas Scholarship Recipient Donation form not loading?

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