Incoming Freshman · Shenandoah University · Fall 2026

$141K in scholarships mapped, prioritized, and ready to pursue.

First-generation · African American · four-sport athlete · jazz musician & teacher. A complete game plan to close the $53,000 tuition gap with zero loans.

GPA 3.8First-genStudent-athleteJazz / music teacherHarrisonburg, VA

Awards Tracked

Total Potential

$141K

Apply Now (Tier 1)

Watchlist

Funding Progress

Annual cost $53,000 · family contribution $0

Identified pipeline$141,026

$141,026 of opportunities mapped against a $53,000 gap

Submitted$0

Awarded$0

Pursuing

$141,026

Submitted

Awarded

By Priority Tier

Apply Now12 awards

$80,026

This Month13 awards

$41,000

Watchlist7 awards

$20,000

Strongest Fits

10.0

VTAG — Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant

Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia / SCHEV

Apply Now$5,250

9.5

Shenandoah Presidential Scholarship

Shenandoah University

Apply Now$22,000

9.5

Shenandoah Academic Scholarship

Shenandoah University

Apply Now$7,000

9.5

Riverside Sales Group Scholarship

Riverside Sales Group LLC

Apply Now$1,000

9.5

BigSun Scholarship

BigSun Organization

Apply Now$500

Student Snapshot

Student: Joel Friebe-Makinto
Parent/Guardian: George Friebe-Makinto
Contact: joelfriebe1@gmail.com
Home / School State: Virginia (Harrisonburg)
Graduation: Class of 2026 — High School
College (committed): Shenandoah University, Winchester VA
GPA: 3.8 (boost potential: AP Gov, DE English)
Identity hooks: First-generation, African American, student-athlete
Activities: Football, soccer, track, tennis; jazz band + music teaching; retirement home + restaurants + music school work