Aaliyah Underwood

High School Graduation Year: 2026
Year First Awarded the Carson Scholarship: 2022
Sponsored by: Ms. Cynthia Dillon

2026: A graduate of North Point High School in Waldorf, Maryland, Aaliyah has dedicated herself to service. She has distributed hygiene products to over 100 families, lead youth activities during Juneteenth celebrations, and contributed to fundraising efforts that raised more than $8,000 for programs supporting young women. Her work has been recognized with citations from Representative Steny Hoyer, Senator Chris Van Hollen, and Delegate Edith Patterson. An artist at heart, she sees creativity as a responsibility and a voice for the unheard. In the fall, Aaliyah will attend Spelman College.