Addison Hill
Patterson HBCU 2026 Cohort
Majoring in STEM
High School Graduation Year: 2026
Year First Awarded the Carson Scholarship: 2018
Sponsored by: The Eleni and Wolfgang Gagon Trust
2026: A graduate of Oakwood School in North Hollywood, California, Addison served as a student panelist for his school’s admissions events, sharing authentic perspectives with prospective students and families from underrepresented backgrounds. He discovered a passion for scientific research in a 9th-grade biology class and now aspires to earn a Ph.D. and advance regenerative medicine. His work and passion for regenerative medicine is inspired by his grandmother’s battle with congenital heart disease. In the fall, Addison will attend Howard University.
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