Since 2023, Parle Endeavors has annually provided an opportunity for young individuals in New York, who are interested in careers in media, business, technology, and various other post-secondary fields, to compete for a scholarship award of $2,500. Recipients are also paired with mentors for continued mentorship as they embark on their path in college or business.
( Francis Lewis High School) → Spelman College, Sociology
Arielle’s goal is to gain a deeper understanding of people and communities, using that knowledge as foundation to pursue a career in media and communications. Through this career, she hopes to contribute to platforms that foster creativity and cultural understanding, while giving underrepresented voices the opportunity to be heard.
(Manhattan Early College Academy for Marketing & Media Arts) → Baruch College, Journalism
Ginger has a passion for telling stories that amplify underrepresented voices. Her interests in journalism, sociology, and law shape her commitment to understanding people and the systems that affect their lives. Ginger’s writing has inspired her school community, and her work has been featured in Chalkbeat, City Limits, and the PBS News podcast On Our Minds. Through her work, she hopes to create meaningful stories that inform, connect, and inspire change.
(Ward Melville High School) → Boston University, Journalism
Keira wants to focus on storytelling in many aspects while working on my passion for sports reporting. With her career pathway, she wants to try and make a positive impact for women in sports and show the importance of connection through communication.
(Elmont Memorial High School) → Temple University, Marketing
Arielle’s goal is to gain a deeper understanding of people and communities, using that knowledge as foundation to pursue a career in media and communications. Through this career, she hopes to contribute to platforms that foster creativity and cultural understanding, while giving underrepresented voices the opportunity to be heard.
(Arlington High School) → Smith College, Tech Policy
Rifa is passionate about tech policy and digital equity. She is dedicated to leveraging technology to protect marginalized communities and drive meaningful social impact. She hopes to pursue her academic journey by equipping the skills and expertise needed to give back to her community and globally.
(Curtis High School) → Suny Plattsburgh, Business Administration
Throughout high school, Sade balanced academics with leadership opportunities while growing her own small business and participating in extracurricular activities, including dance. Sade plans to continue pursuing entrepreneurship in college and is committed to creating opportunities that inspire and empower others. She is honored to be a recipient of the 2026 Parle Endeavors Scholarship.
Francis Lewis High School
He’s interested in the intersection of computer science and quantitative finance. Witnessing a lack of financial literacy among my peers—where young people transition into adulthood without basic personal finance skills—inspired me to take action. To bridge this, I founded Aria Trader, an interactive platform engineered to make financial education engaging and interactive. By moving the focus from boring, intimidating numbers to hands-on learning, Aria Trader bolsters the next generation to build long-term financial stability early on.
Susan E. Wagner High Schools
A dedicated High School student and one of the founders and executive directors of a youth-led nonprofit called Autism Without a Voice Inc. I am dedicated to helping others, whether my peers or individuals who cannot help themselves.
Shaker High school
Recognizing that traditional charitable donations often compromise the dignity of recipients, Shreya launched GleeBoxx to turn essential aid into elegant gifts. GleeBoxx packs high-quality daily essentials, thoughtful gifts, and custom notes into curated boxes for underserved communities. As a passionate community advocate, Shreya is dedicated to ensuring that small, intentional acts of kindness spark powerful, lasting changes across communities.
Rochester Institute of Technology
On the path for Architecture through their dual program. She is Guyanese-American. She loves crafting projects with her hands and seeing it slowly come together. In the future, she hope to have create a nonprofit program for students in NYC and making a positive social change.
(Troy High School) → New York University, Computer Science
Briana is pursuing her passion for technology and human potential through the study of Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs), aiming to develop innovations that enhance daily life for individuals living with disabilities.
(Hunter College High School) → Northwestern University, Film, Radio, and Television
Ellison is pursuing his passion for storytelling at the intersection of media, business, and sports, blending creativity and impact to shape narratives that inspire and connect diverse audiences.
(Quad Preparatory School) → Morehouse College, Computer Science
Sincere is pursuing his passion for technology and storytelling through game design, aiming to create immersive and meaningful experiences inspired by his love of anime, art, and family.
(Townsend Harris High School) → Georgetown University, Government and Journalism
Bridgette is pursuing her passion for journalism and political communication, inspired by her experience as Editor-in-Chief of The Classic and her work with Press Pass NYC to amplify student voices and advocate for equitable education.
a homeschooled senior from Harlem, NY, with a passion for law, advocacy, and creative expression. She is the founder and editor-in-chief of UbuntuHarlem Magazine, a youth-led digital platform created by Harlem youth for Harlem youth. Sharjah’s work celebrates the neighborhood’s culture, resilience, and collective power while amplifying stories often left untold.
Webutuck High school
She founded an essential oil perfume line, Mia in Fiore, driven by her own battles with idiopathic hives which made it difficult for her to find harm-free skin care products. She hopes to support others with similar skin concerns or those just looking for amazing scents without the fakeness.
Babson College
A Queens native, She is the founder of Endless Beauty, a fashion brand dedicated to creating stylish, inclusive, and confidence-boosting apparel for all body types. Shamima is a second year business student with a passion for fashion and entrepreneurship.
Born in Nigeria and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Toluwanimi is a freshman in college and currently studying industrial engineering with a minor in sociology. She hopes to utilize my major to better minimize waste in manufacturing and the workplace. Toluwanimi has interests ranging from volunteer work to business marketing to stem. And hopes to combine different hobbies and experiences to help create a better world.
Born and raised in Long Island, New York with family from Honduras, Angie is a freshman in college, currently studying Computer and Data Science. Her post-graduation aspirations involve a career in the intersection of business and technology, where she can apply her major and incorporate her passion for business. Angie intends to minor in Entertainment, Media, and Technology, where she aims to align all her interests. She hopes to give back to her community and show gratitude to those who’ve supported her throughout her journey.
Born and raised in Yonkers, New York, Daren is attending college as a freshman and studying Digital Media Studies. He hopes to be able to take what he learns and apply it in a future career in the animation industry to innovate further and continue to create art. Daren finds interest in creating art, volunteering to help others in need, and the psychology of our minds, along with many other subjects. Through his passion, he hopes to be able to inspire and motivate others to reach their potential and be happy.
Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Ayanna is a freshman in college, currently studying journalism, with a plan to minor in cinema or video editing. Kelley-Fraser hopes to utilize her major to make the world a fairer place and give a voice to those who don’t have one. She has interests ranging from writing articles about social issues to creating and editing documentaries and interviews based on those issues. Ayanna
A rising Senior in the class of 2024.
Harold’s goal has been to create a digital coaching platform for video games, something he has long been passionate about.
“I am forever grateful to Parle Endeavors for granting me this incredible opportunity.”
Born and raised in Canarsie, Brooklyn. Nylia is currently a senior at The High School for Enterprise, Business and Technology at The Grand Street Educational Campus High School. After graduating high school she plans to attend Cosmetology School where she intends to continue pursuing her goal of launching a Beauty Boutique that sells wigs and does wig installs.