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Scholarship Awards Announcement

By the Murdoch Center Foundation

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Murdoch Center Foundation Scholarship Recipients

The Murdoch Center Foundation is proud to announce this year’s four academic scholarship recipients, each of whom has expressed a strong commitment to serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) through their chosen fields.

Emily Wright Scholarship Award

Emily Wright

Emily Wright attends Wake Forest University and is studying to become a Physician Assistant. Emily brings valuable experience working with both children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as those on the autism spectrum.


Jacob Bradshaw Scholarship Award

Jacob Bradshaw

Jacob Bradshaw is a student at Elon University, majoring in Biology, Neuroscience, Psychology, and Leadership Studies. Driven by a lifelong passion for helping others, Jacob aspires to pursue a career that allows him to continue making a difference in people’s lives.


Bryant Roberts Scholarship Award

Bryant Roberts

Bryant Roberts studies Accounting at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Bryant hopes to apply his financial expertise within a health care setting after graduation.


Aryianna Dockery MCF 2025 scholarship recipient

Aryianna Dockery

Aryianna Dockery, currently enrolled in Practical Nursing at Durham Technical Community College, plans to one day advance her education to become a Registered Nurse. As an employee of Murdoch Center and recipient of the Almekinders Family Scholarship—reserved for Murdoch Center staff—Aryianna is dedicated to continuing her career at Murdoch as a nurse, driven by her passion for supporting the IDD population.


The Murdoch Center Foundation has awarded over $25,000 in scholarships since 2021, supporting numerous students in their pursuit of higher education and their aspirations to work alongside individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Congratulations to all of our scholarship winners!