The National Huguenot Society is pleased to announce its 2025 Scholarship and Youth Contest Winners
Jacqueline Wells Dickey Scholarship
From among all applicants for the award, the Jacqueline Wells Dickey Scholarship winner for 2025 is Ms. Ava Caroline Trussell. Ms. Trussell is a member of The Huguenot Society of Georgia and a lineal descendant of Nicholas Lanier. Ms. Trussell is currently a junior at the University of Georgia majoring in Communication Studies and minoring in Political Science, intending to attend law school after her graduation. She served as State President of the Georgia Family, Career and Community Leaders of America and is active in Student Government and the Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority. She also works as a Tour Guide for UGA visitors and volunteers with the Athens Area Humane Society. Ms. Trussell will receive a $5000 scholarship.
Lois Leffler Walker Scholarship Assist Award
The Lois Lefler Walker Scholarship Assist Award winners for 2025 are David Crossan, Jr., Paul-Christian Dubois-Weber, Natalie Franks, Christopher William Wimberly, Jr., and Pascal Young.
Mr. David Crossan, Jr., is a member of The Huguenot Society of Delaware and a lineal descendant of Nicholas Gaylard. He is a junior at Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA, majoring in Accounting and Data Analysis. He was captain of his high school basketball team and has coached youth basketball. He also works part-time as a DoorDash driver.
Mr. Paul-Christian DuBois-Weber is a member of The Huguenot Society of Florida and a lineal descendant of Louis DuBois. He is a senior at the University of Florida majoring in Aerospace Engineering. He was part of the audio-visual team which fabricated and installed part of the new Harry Potter and the Ministry of Magic Ride at Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe. He has worked as a sailing instructor, most recently as Head, for many years and is an Eagle Scout.
Ms. Natalie Franks is a junior at Colorado State University majoring in Interior Architecture and Design with a focus area in Psychology. She says, “I want to have a positive impact on my community by creating spaces where people can be comfortable and that bring them joy.” She has worked as a graphic designer for a church and also in retail.
Mr. Christopher William Wimberly, Jr., is a sophomore in the University of South Carolina Honors College majoring in Molecular Biology/Biochemistry. He is a member of the PreMed Society and a member of the USC club tennis team. He has worked as a SC State House Senate Page and has held customer-facing positions in food service.
Ms. Pascal Young is a junior at Bard College in Annandale-on-Hudson, NY, majoring in Language and Literature with a concentration in Creative Writing. She deeply engaged with two campus publications. She works as a private tutor and has been a camp counselor and a line cook.
Details about the scholarships and contests can be found at College and Postgraduate Student Scholarships and Annual Youth Contest.