Five students receive Carter Roger Williams scholarships

The goal of philanthropists Letitia and the late John Carter is to encourage students to think big about their futures

Ousainou Bah, who came to Providence from The Gambia in 2021, plans to study cell and molecular biology at the University of Rhode Island. “My family and I endured extreme hardship and trauma in The Gambia. Because of that, I dream to one day be a medical doctor or a scientist in the field of medicine,” said Bah. In his application, Bah shared how he relates to Roger Williams’ values. “I came to Rhode Island in pursuit of freedom. Therefore, finding out the founder of this great state also pursued freedom resonated with me and I realized that it was home for me,” he wrote.

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