Bursting With Promise, Inc. (BWP) was founded in 2016 out of both tragedy and inspiration. In 2015, the life of a promising Morgan State University student, Adedire Ososanya, was tragically cut short by a drunk driver. As a mother of a freshman at Morgan State at the time, I was deeply moved by his story of resilience, ambition, and service. His legacy became the spark that ignited a vision: to honor the dreams of young people by equipping them with both opportunity and support to thrive.

From our very first scholarship award of $1,000 in the fall of 2016 to now providing over $40,000 in scholarships, book stipends, laptops, and resources, BWP has always been dedicated to uplifting students. We began by serving incoming freshmen at Morgan State University and have since expanded to support students at three additional Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) – Bowie State University, Coppin State University, and University of Maryland Eastern Shore.