T’Emi Oshin, a 20‑year‑old junior at Wayne State, grew up in Midland, Michigan, where she started the Black Student Alliance at H.H. Dow High School, turning a small group into a platform that hosted talks on Black history for younger students.
Oshin earned a 1590 on the SAT and was named a semifinalist in the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, a distinction she received in 2024 after graduating from Dow High. She is now pursuing a dual BS/MD track in public health and neuroscience, aiming to blend clinical practice with policy work.
The Obama‑Chesky Voyager Scholarship, announced in September for the 2026‑28 class, offers a $25,000 stipend, mentorship, and a self‑designed summer work experience. Oshin plans to spend 2027 in youth‑led nonprofits, learning how young people tackle community challenges and what systemic barriers remain.
On November 18, the Midland Area Community Foundation will honor Oshin with the Outstanding Young Philanthropist award at the National Philanthropy Day Luncheon, a recognition that follows her active role in the foundation’s Youth Action Council. Oshin said the award motivates her to translate academic and activist achievements into tangible community service.
Oshin envisions a career that straddles medicine, nonprofit leadership, and public policy, describing her goal as "using knowledge to make life better for others." Her mentors—teachers, STEM advisors, and community activists—have shaped her path, and she credits the foundation’s network for helping her expand beyond school walls.