Yusef Tahiru was an explorer.
An adventurer. A traveler and collector of experiences who loved humankind and built a community everywhere he went.
He grabbed a passport, secured a visa, and lived overseas as soon as he was able — quietly but forcefully using his gifts to live out an enduring truth:
the idea that few things match the power of creating and nurturing connections.
To honor his vibrant spirit and love of learning and adventure, we’ve created a scholarship in his name.
The Scholarship
Our ideal scholarship candidate is adventurous and ambitious. It’s okay to be indecisive, as long as you are willing to keep trying things and pushing forward.
We are focused on STEEM (science, technology, engineering, education, mathematics) and will be awarding the scholarship to a candidate pursuing education in those areas.
Get to know Yusef
Everyone he encountered was drawn to his encouraging attitude, signature smile and incomparable laugh. He always had an empathetic ear ready to listen, a joke for those in need of a laugh, and wisdom to share with anyone who needed clarity and guidance. He inspired all who knew him — a man whose light shone brightest in the fulfillment he found in helping others.