At Hilltop Kids, we believe investing in young people can create a lasting impact across our communities. Through the Hilltop Kids Scholarship Program, we’re proud to support graduating students who are pursuing higher education and share a commitment to helping the next generation learn, grow, and thrive
This year, we are excited to recognize three outstanding 2026 Hilltop Kids Scholarship recipients whose educational and career goals align with the mission of Hilltop Kids.
Meet the 2026 Hilltop Kids Scholarship Recipients
Zach Woods
Granger, Indiana
Attending: Indiana University – Bloomington
Field of Study: Finance, with minors in Entrepreneurship and Real Estate
Zach plans to use his education and experiences to help strengthen financial literacy among young people. Through mentorship, community involvement, and educational initiatives, he hopes to make financial concepts more accessible and help equip youth with knowledge they can carry into adulthood.
Aaliyah Lyons
South Bend, Indiana
Attending: Tennessee State University
Field of Study: Psychology and Early Childhood Education
Aaliyah is passionate about supporting and empowering young people as they develop and pursue their goals. Through her studies in psychology and early childhood education, she plans to build the knowledge and skills needed to encourage children to recognize their potential and grow with confidence.
Kenedi Bradley
Valparaiso, Indiana
Attending: Butler University
Field of Study: Speech-Language Pathology
Kenedi’s interest in speech-language pathology grew from witnessing the important role communication can play in a child’s development. Her goal is to help young people facing communication challenges strengthen their ability to express themselves, connect with others, and participate more fully in their everyday lives.
Supporting the Next Generation
The Hilltop Kids Scholarship Program was created to support students whose education and career aspirations reflect our mission of improving the lives of children and families.
While Zach, Aaliyah, and Kenedi are pursuing three very different areas of study, each shares a common goal: using their talents and education to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.
We are proud to recognize their accomplishments and look forward to seeing where their educational journeys take them.
Thank You to Our Hilltop Kids Supporters
The Hilltop Kids Scholarship Program is made possible through the generosity of those who support our organization and its mission. Every contribution helps Hilltop Kids continue investing in programs and opportunities designed to benefit children and families in our local communities.
Thank you to everyone who has helped make this scholarship program possible, and congratulations to Zach, Aaliyah, and Kenedi on being selected as our 2026 Hilltop Kids Scholarship recipients!
To learn more about Hilltop Kids, our community initiatives, or ways to support the organization, we invite you to explore our website and stay connected with us throughout the year.
Hilltop Wealth Solutions and HILLTOP Kids are under common control. HILLTOP Kids is a 501(c)(3) status entity with the IRS. HILLTOP Kids serves to collect donations to be used for at-risk youth programs. Hilltop Wealth Solutions may have an economic incentive to favor clients who donate to HILLTOP Kids. However, Hilltop Wealth Solutions maintains policies, procedures, and controls to routinely monitor these conflicts to help ensure that clients are treated fairly and equitably.
