Saint Lucie & Martin County, Florida · Est. January 2026
Building Leaders. Cultivating Excellence. Transforming Communities.
The Alpha Genesis Foundation empowers youth through scholarship, financial literacy, technology education, and principled community service — rooted in the ideals of Manly Deeds, Scholarship, and Love for All Mankind.
Saint Lucie residents are under 18
Port St. Lucie population growth since 2020
Of teens nationally are financially literate
Of local adults hold a bachelor's degree
In scholarships awarded
Since January 2026 — and growing.
Closing the opportunity gap on the Treasure Coast
As one of the fastest-growing regions in the nation, Saint Lucie and Martin County face widening gaps in education and economic mobility. We are one of the only organizations combining financial literacy and information technology as dual pillars for long-term success.
Financial Literacy & Wealth
Early college savings and wealth education — starting as young as age 4 — building the foundation for generational mobility.
Technology & Innovation
IT and innovation training that prepares youth for an economy driven by AI, digital systems, and financial intelligence.
Collegiate Preparation
Scholarship readiness, mentorship, and academic development that move students from high school to college and career.
Leadership & Character
Civic leadership and character formation rooted in Manly Deeds, Scholarship, and Love for All Mankind.
Meet Our Scholars
Every scholarship is an investment in a young leader. These are the students and mentors your generosity supports.
Our Scholars & Mentors
Investing in the next generation of leaders.
Our Scholars & Mentors
From scholarship to graduation.
Our Scholars & Mentors
Alpha Genesis Foundation — Senior Graduation 2026.
Our Scholars & Mentors
Celebrating our 2026 graduates.
Our Scholars & Mentors
A milestone earned through hard work and dedication.
Our Scholars & Mentors
The next generation of Treasure Coast leaders.
Our Scholars & Mentors
From classroom to commencement — we are proud.
Our Scholars & Mentors
Excellence honored, futures secured.
Our Scholars & Mentors
Congratulations, Jamil Johnson Jr. — Class of 2026.
Our Scholars & Mentors
Alpha Genesis Foundation — Senior Graduation 2026.
Our Scholars & Mentors
Celebrating our 2026 graduates.
Our Scholars & Mentors
A milestone earned through hard work and dedication.
Our Scholars & Mentors
Excellence honored, futures secured.
Our Scholars & Mentors
Alpha Genesis Foundation — Senior Graduation 2026.
Our Scholars & Mentors
From scholarship to graduation — we are proud.
Our Scholars & Mentors
Congratulations, Kobe Edwards — Class of Summer 2026.
Our Scholarship Programs
A portfolio of awards rewarding excellence, leadership, and purpose-driven ambition.
The Cochise L. Pryor Scholarship
$25,000 – $50,000
The foundation's premier award, created to recognize exceptional student leaders in finance, economics, or business who maintain a 3.5 or higher GPA. This scholarship reflects the belief that financial intelligence — paired with character and purpose — becomes a force for generational transformation. Recipients are not just strong students; they are future architects of economic opportunity on the Treasure Coast and beyond.
Miss Black & Gold Scholarship
$5,000 – $25,000
Presented to a young woman who exemplifies excellence across every dimension of student life — academics, leadership, athletics, and service. The Miss Black & Gold Scholarship honors the wholeness of a young woman's achievement, recognizing that lasting impact is built not in one area alone but across all of them. This award is a celebration of grace, ambition, and the power of women who lead with intention.
The Vernon H. Floyd Scholarship
$5,000 – $25,000
Established in honor of a standard of academic excellence, professional integrity, and servant leadership. This scholarship is awarded to a young man who carries those same qualities — a student of strong character who leads with discipline, pursues academic achievement, and understands that true professionalism is not merely a credential but a lifelong commitment to something greater than oneself.
The Gerald Winston Wilcox Self-Sovereignty Scholarship
$5,000 – $25,000
"Own your journey. Build your destiny." This scholarship honors the legacy of a man who believed that true freedom begins within. This award supports students who demonstrate leadership, resilience, and a commitment to building lives guided by independence, purpose, and ownership of one's financial, spiritual, and personal destiny.
The David Myers Valor Scholarship
NJROTC / ROTC
Presented to a student enrolled in NJROTC or ROTC who demonstrates extraordinary discipline, patriotism, and a commitment to service above self. The David Myers Valor Scholarship honors those who carry the spirit of military dedication into their academic life — understanding that valor is not reserved for the battlefield alone, but is shown in every classroom, every act of sacrifice, and every decision made in service to community and country.
Become a Founding Donor
Your gift funds scholarships, financial literacy, and technology training for youth across the Treasure Coast.
Platinum
$5,000+
- All Gold benefits
- Premier event recognition
- Named scholarship opportunity
Prefer another amount? Contact us at [email protected].
Meet the Founder — Cochise L. Pryor
A member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Mr. Pryor united a coalition of distinguished men and women around a single conviction: that as opportunity grows on the Treasure Coast, access to preparation must grow with it.
“To ensure that the next generation is not only present in economic growth — but prepared to lead it.”
Board of Directors
Cochise L. Pryor
Chairman
- DM
David Myers
Director
- BD
Beau Driver
Director
- PG
Phyllis Gillespie
Director
- RF
Reginald Floyd
Director
- TW
Thelma Washington
Director
- FS
Fonda Steele
Director
- MR
Marcus Rogers
Director
- WH
Walter Harris
Director
Partners & Collaborators
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
- Gertrude Walden Child Care Center
- Pryor Financial
- Phyllis Gillespie Law Firm
- Marcus Rogers Law Firm
- Boys & Girls Club of Stuart