Scholarships - Minority Engineering Program of Indianapolis

Bill Johnson

About Bill Johnson
Bill Johnson was educated in the Catholic and public schools of Indiana, graduating from Cathedral High School in 1967. After working for Chrysler Automotive, he changed his career direction and enlisted into the United States Army in 1969.

After attending Barber College in Indianapolis, he continued his education, receiving an Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering at Ivy Technical College. For 35 years, Bill was employed by the Xerox Corporation and as a respected employee, became President of the Indianapolis Black Employees Association.

He coached basketball at Tabernacle Presbyterian Church (TAB) and received the TAB Distinguished Coach Award in 1998. Having a zeal for excellence and entrepreneurship, he also established a home remodeling business and the Motherland Gift Shop.

Bill Johnson loved his community and was devoted to encouraging and promoting education. He was known and loved by many youth of the city as a tutor at the Ralph Dowe Boys Club, Indianapolis Public School #99 and Harshman Middle School. Bill also served as a Sixth Grade facilitator and Board of Directors member with the Minority Engineering Program of Indianapolis (MEPI) and encouraged numerous students to pursue careers in Engineering.

2021 Winners

Ayinde Williams is a 2021 recipient of the Bill Johnson Scholarship award.

Kiera Clay is a 2021 recipient of the Bill Johnson Scholarship award.

Derrius Fisher is a 2021 recipient of the Bill Johnson Scholarship award.

2020 Winners

Sean Ledford is a 2020 recipient of the Bill Johnson Scholarship award.

CJ Scott Jr. is a 2020 recipient of the Bill Johnson Scholarship award.

Yasmin Munoz is a 2020 recipient of the Bill Johnson Scholarship award.

2019 Winners

Nandi Hawkins
Nandi Hawkins is a 2019 recipient of the Bill Johnson Scholarship award.

Ariana Sanglton
Ariana Sanglton is a 2019 recipient of the Bill Johnson Scholarship award.

Joseph Steele
Joseph Steele is a 2019 recipient of the Bill Johnson Scholarship award.

Josiah Hankerson
Josiah Hankerson is a 2019 recipient of the Bill Johnson Scholarship award.

2018 Winners

Image of MEPI scholarship recipient Morris Kimble — Morris Kimble is a 2018 recipient of the Bill Johnson Scholarship award.

Image of MEPI scholarship recipient Nate Maxey — Nate Maxey is a 2018 recipient of the Bill Johnson Scholarship award.

Image of MEPI scholarship recipient Sydney Spears — Sydney Spears is a 2018 recipient of the Bill Johnson Scholarship award.

2017 Winners

Image of MEPI scholarship recipient Byron Hubbard II — Byron Hubbard II is a 2017 recipient of the Bill Johnson Scholarship award.

Image of MEPI scholarship recipient Jayla Campbell — Jayla Campbell is a 2017 recipient of the Bill Johnson Scholarship award.

Image of MEPI scholarship recipient Kristopher Marshall — Kristopher Marshall is a 2017 recipient of the Bill Johnson Scholarship award.

Image of MEPI scholarship recipient Shaine Mitchell — Shaine Mitchell is a 2017 recipient of the Bill Johnson Scholarship award.

2016 Winners
Khari Stewart

2015 Winners
Kynnedy Kelly
Danielle Johnson

2014 Winners
Darrien Dartis
Kirsten Holsten

Other Scholarship Winners

2021 Boyd and Day Family Scholarship Winners

Ayinde Williams is a 2021 recipient of the Boyd and Day Family Scholarship.

Kiera Clay is a 2021 recipient of the Boyd and Day Family Scholarship.

Derrius Fisher is a 2021 recipient of the Boyd and Day Family Scholarship.

2021 Allegion Scholarship Winner

Thomas Bronaugh is a 2021 recipient of the Allegion Scholarship.

2021 Cummins Scholarship Winners

Ayinde Williams is a 2021 recipient of the Cummins Scholarship.

Derrius Fisher is a 2021 recipient of the Cummins Scholarship.

2020 Cummins Scholarship Winner

Yasmin Munoz is a 2020 recipient of the Cummins Scholarship.

2021 IUPUI Scholarship Winner

Kevin Coronel is a 2021 recipient of the IUPUI Scholarship.

2020 IUPUI Scholarship Winner

Tesfaladet Seyoum is a 2020 recipient of the IUPUI Scholarship.

Scholarships are only available to current 12th Grade MEPI Students.

Allegion Scholarship – More information coming soon
Boyd and Dade Family Scholarship (Sheldon Day) – More information coming soon
Cummins Scholarship – More information coming soon
IUPUI Scholarship – More information coming soon