The first college acceptance letters are arriving for the Education Equalizer Foundation’s College PASS Cohort V, and there is already much to celebrate. Javarius Morant Jr., Camaria Enoch, and Quintin Lewis are the cohort’s first three scholars to receive college acceptances, including a full-ride scholarship and an opportunity to play collegiate football with a full-tuition scholarship.
Behind each acceptance is a student learning to navigate uncertainty, recognize their strengths, and take ownership of their future. These are their stories.
Javarius Morant Jr.: Building a Future in Public Service
For Javarius Morant Jr., two college acceptances brought two memorable celebrations.
When he learned he had been accepted to the University of North Florida, he called his mother and shared the news in his family group chat. His acceptance to Cheyney University of Pennsylvania came with an even bigger surprise: a full-ride scholarship. He was in the car with his mother and grandmother when he learned the news, giving them the opportunity to celebrate together.
“At first, I didn’t realize, and then she told me and I read it again,” Javarius shared. “It was exciting because it’s not every day that you get a full-ride to a college.”
Javarius plans to earn a bachelor’s degree in political science, followed by a master’s degree in public policy or American government. He hopes to become a political analyst, work in a political office, and eventually run for public office himself.
Those ambitions have helped guide his college search. Some of his top choices are in state capitals, where he hopes to find opportunities to intern in political offices, build relationships, and gain experience.
Still, having a clear career goal did not eliminate his nervousness about applying. Keeping track of multiple colleges and their different requirements was a challenge. To manage the process, Javarius created a spreadsheet and checked off each requirement as he completed it.
“I realized that the actual process is not that hard, especially with my mom and Dr. Scott helping me navigate it,” he said. “If I had to do it by myself, it would have been a greater struggle. I learned that I can actually do the things, and I can see the results.”
Now in his second year as an EEF scholar, Javarius credits the preparation he received during his junior year with making the application process smoother. Having attended a predominantly white school for much of his life, he also values EEF’s introduction to historically Black colleges and universities. He hopes to experience an HBCU community where he can connect with others who share his cultural background.
His advice to younger scholars is to look beyond a college’s popularity and consider how it fits their values and goals.
“Finding what applies specifically to you is always the best call.”
Camaria Enoch: Finding the Confidence to Take the Next Step
Camaria’s acceptance to the University of North Florida represents an opportunity to grow, pursue her ambitions, and continue making her family proud.
“I know this journey will bring me joy and knowledge,” she shared.
Camaria plans to study sociology and hopes to become an FBI agent. As she worked toward college admission, one of her biggest challenges was wondering whether she would make it to college at all.
Rather than letting that uncertainty stop her, she continued moving forward.
“I overcame it by trusting the process,” she said.
Along the way, Camaria strengthened her time management, research, and organizational skills. She also learned patience and developed greater confidence in herself.
Camaria credits EEF with encouraging her to apply confidently, stop second-guessing herself, and come out of her shell. Her advice to younger scholars reflects that growth:
“Start early and take all the opportunities that you can. Reach out to literally everyone. Don’t be scared—just do it.”
With her first acceptance in hand, Camaria is looking forward to continuing her education and turning her goals into reality.
Quintin Lewis: Turning Hard Work Into Opportunity
For Quintin Lewis, an acceptance to Brevard College brings together two important goals: continuing his education and playing college football.
Quintin received an offer to play football at Brevard with a full-tuition scholarship. Having worked hard on his academics and standardized tests, he felt prepared for the opportunity.
He plans to study computer science with a minor in business administration, combining his interest in technology with business skills.
One of his biggest application challenges was writing his college essay. Talking with his parents helped him reflect on his experiences and decide how to share them. Through that process, he learned to highlight his strengths and advocate for himself—skills he expects to carry into college and beyond.
EEF helped Quintin understand the application process and identify the qualities that matter to him in a college. He encourages younger scholars to start early so they have time to explore their options and feel prepared.
Football adds a deeply personal dimension to his next chapter. Quintin grew up watching his father coach, and playing at the collegiate level has been a dream since childhood.
“It means a lot,” he shared. “It’s been a dream of mine since I started, and getting the opportunity to play for a college team is just something that means a lot to me.”
As he considers the opportunities ahead, Quintin plans to remain organized, focused, and committed to the work that brought him this far.
A Promising Start for Cohort V
Javarius, Camaria, and Quintin have different ambitions, but their stories share a common thread: preparation, support, and the courage to keep moving forward.
At the Education Equalizer Foundation, we are proud to celebrate these first acceptances and the students behind them. As more decisions arrive for College PASS Cohort V, we look forward to sharing the achievements, choices, and new possibilities ahead for our scholars.