Scholist App
Venture Overview
Scholist is a scholarship platform empowering students to seamlessly discover, apply for, and track scholarship opportunities. Founder Abidemi Awojuyigbe, a Forbes 30 Under 30 Scholar and social impact technologist, launched Scholist to simplify the intimidating scholarship process and expand equitable access to educational funding.
Website: scholistapp.com
Venture Issue Area: Education & Talent
Venture Headquarters: Dallas, Texas
Venture Founder
Abidemi Awojuyigbe is an accomplished technology professional, social impact entrepreneur, and advocate for social impact. She was named a Forbes 30 Under 30 Scholar in 2019 and has received over 60-70 academic scholarships and awards.
Abidemi began her career as a Presales Systems Engineer at Dell, while also working with the Bill Clinton Initiative, to help develop technology solutions to address social challenges in underprivileged communities. Through hard work and dedication, she founded the Scholist app, a platform helping students access scholarship opportunities.
Abidemi's contributions to the field of technology and social entrepreneurship have been recognized both nationally and internationally. She has received over $107,000 grants from organizations such as Ford, Black Ambition by Pharrell Williams, and the Bill Clinton initiative. Her involvement in accelerator programs and dedication to social impact make her a true leader in her field.’
