The Isiah-Clement Scholarship was established in honor of Joshua and Thandi Montgomery’s grandfathers, Isiah Montgomery and Clement Mkwanazi—two extraordinary men who believed deeply in the transformative power of education. As trailblazers in their communities and successful businessmen, both prioritized education and made it a point to ensure their children earned college degrees.

Today, their legacy lives on through the Isiah-Clement Scholarship—a beacon of support, opportunity, and hope for the next generation of world changers.

The Isiah-Clement Scholarship

Our Family Pioneers...

Isiah J. Montgomery

Dr. Clement N. Mkwanazi

Key Statistics

Rising Tuition

Over the past 20 years, tuition has jumped 32% at public universities.

Dropout Dilemma

73% of college students face financial stress; half consider dropping out.

Funding Gap

Fewer than 1 in 8 students get scholarships that cover most tuition costs.

Scholarship Details

The Isiah-Clement Scholarship supports high-achieving high school and undergraduate students enrolled or planning to enroll in a four-year college, majoring in business, marketing/advertising, graphic design, or journalism. Recipients receive a need-based scholarship for one academic year.