Kiia Z. Brantley, a senior at Kentwood High School is one of 90 recipients of the Comcast Foundation’s annual Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program awards in Washington State.

Brantley volunteers at an elementary school, interns with a judge, and serves in student government. Her awards and distinctions include AAUW Science Scholar. She plans to study communications at the University of Southern California.

“Kiia came at a time when I was teaching a math intervention class,” Millennium Elementary School teacher Lisa Crow told the foundation. “I loved having her there…In addition to helping in my classroom, she helped our educational assistant with a project our school was participating in. Once a week she helped pack backpacks for our buddy program. She packed food in backpacks for children who often times went without food during the weekend.”

The Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program provides $1,000 scholarships to students who strive to achieve their potential, who are catalysts for positive change in their communities, who are involved in their schools, and who serve as models for their fellow students.

“Each year, we are excited to provide scholarships for these talented students,” said Charisse Illie, president of the Comcast Foundation and vice president of community investment of Comcast. “Comcast seeks students who demonstrate leadership abilities in school activities and who reflect a strong commitment to community service. These students are our future leaders, and we hope these scholarships will help to power their dreams for success.”

For more information, see www.facebook.com/ComcastLeadersandAchievers and www.facebook.com/WePowerDreams.