Did you know that 27.8% of people on the transplant waiting list are Black/African American, but only 12.6% of organ donors are Black/African American?
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Minority Health

We believe SODA, with its nationwide network of student leaders, has an important role to play in helping to close this healthcare equity gap.

We plan to support donation advocacy at HBCUs by:

Providing scholarships to HBCU students who are passionate about donation advocacy.

Reviewing and updating our chapter resources to ensure cultural competency and humility.

Partnering with OPOs and other organizations to identify student leaders at HBCUs who can host events or lead chapters.

Learn about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We are proud to celebrate the HBCU Donation Advocacy Scholarship recipients!

2025 Winners

Semira Bell

Kennedy Boazman

Howard University

North Carolina A&T State University

Terrence Epps Jr.

Braniya Gamble McQueen

Tacia Williams

Morehouse College

Xavier University of Louisiana

Central State University

2024 Winners

Jamellah Jackson

Deanna Macklin

Florida A&M University

Tuskegee University

Moriana Rankins

Savannah State University

Talia Scott

Jaliyah Shepherd

Xavier University of Louisiana

North Carolina A&T State University

2023 Winners

Chelsea Agyei

Kianna Lanier

Hampton University

Howard University School of Law

Devi Fuller

Najiya Shakir

Jasmine Windham

Prairie View A&M University

Tuskegee University

Morgan State University

2022 Winners

Hope Bryant

Howard University

Jessica Cody

Hampton University

Fatou Mbaye

Tykia Swint

Kennedy Thompson

North Carolina A&T State University

Florida A&M University

Lincoln University

2021 Winners

Alexandra Caldwell

North Carolina A&T State University

Kyla Duke

Ethan Harvey

Howard University

Bluefield State College

Love Joy Dadulo Richards

University of the Virgin Islands

Jerome Whitaker

Whitney Willis

Albany State University

North Carolina A&T State University

Learn more about the winners on our blog

Help Close the Gap and Get Involved

Students

We are looking for HBCU students to inform our outreach in a few special ways:

Interview Opportunity

Let us know how you and your peers learn about scholarships and which social causes are most important through a 15 to 30 minute interview. Interviewees will be compensated for their time.

Learn more

Marketing and Event Planning Mini-Internship

Participate in our event program and provide feedback on our resources through a paid 6-week mini-internship.

Learn more

Advocacy Events and Chapters

Start saving lives now by hosting a one-off education/registration event or starting a SODA chapter on campus!

Learn more

OPOs and Donate Life State Teams

Information about SODA's partnerships with OPOs

Other SODA Supporters

Make a donation

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Did you know that 27.8% of people on the transplant waiting list are Black/African American, but only 12.6% of organ donors are Black/African American?
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Minority Health

We believe SODA, with its nationwide network of student leaders, has an important role to play in helping to close this healthcare equity gap.

We plan to support donation advocacy at HBCUs by: