Salisbury, NC – Livingstone College Athletics proudly announces that
Adriana Sloan has been selected as one of twelve student recipients of The McLendon Experience Scholarship, awarded by the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA). Sloan will represent Livingstone College at the prestigious event held October 9–10 in Durham, North Carolina.
The McLendon Experience brings together over 200 aspiring sports professionals, student-athletes, and young leaders for two days of transformative networking, professional development, and industry engagement. As a scholarship recipient, Sloan will receive up to $1,000 in support, including full event registration, hotel accommodations, and reimbursement for travel and meals.
Her selection reflects both her leadership and Livingstone College's continued commitment to empowering students through access to high-impact opportunities in the sports industry.
Livingstone College Athletics also joins the CIAA in celebrating the full cohort of 2025 McLendon Experience Scholarship recipients:
- Alexis Edmonds – Virginia State University
- Treja Patterson – Fayetteville State University
- Breanna Steele – Winston-Salem State University
- Brayson Seaborne – Elizabeth City State University
- Rashid Muhammad – Claflin University
- Jhaid Westbrook – Johnson C. Smith University
- Aliya Rose – Lincoln University
- Elyssa Lapena – Shaw University
- Jade Lane – Virginia Union University
- Devin Felder – Bowie State University
- Jackie Sandy – Bluefield State University
Livingstone College Athletics congratulates
Adriana Sloan and all scholarship recipients for their excellence, leadership, and dedication to advancing both academically and professionally.
About the McLendon Foundation
The McLendon Foundation, established in 1999, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded and administered by NACDA. Through its scholarship program and leadership initiatives, the McLendon Foundation provides minorities with educational resources, practical experiences, and serves as a vehicle for networking, career advancement, and advocacy on behalf of the profession.
More information regarding the McLendon Foundation can be found at minorityleaders.org.
