Sarah Graham Kenan Scholarship of Excellence

Sarah Graham Kenan Scholarship is to be awarded to a rising college senior who is a degree-seeking candidate with the following attributes:

• Outstanding characteristics in talent and artistic achievement.
• Excellence in academic performance (a cumulative overall GPA of 3.0 or better and a cumulative 3.0 or better in academics)
• Exceptional qualities in leadership and citizenship.

The scholarship will cover tuition, fees, room, and board, plus $3,700 stipend for related expenses.

2025-26 Sarah Graham Kenan Excellence Scholar

Ainsley Wiseman is a director, producer, and artist from Dallas, TX. As a student, she challenges herself, relentlessly executes, and loves to learn, which has earned her a 3.9 GPA. Her love of filmmaking started from a young age, entering the Dallas 24-Hour Film Race at the age of 12. She rapidly continued creating, which led her to attend the UNC School of the Arts. The conservatory environment has inspired her to keep challenging herself in all capacities of the craft – working on over 20 UNCSA Films.

Wiseman’s work has premiered in the Out at the Movies International Film Festival and Pegasus Film Festival. This summer she ventures to Los Angeles with an internship at Valhalla Entertainment.

When she isn’t working on film, Wiseman can be found exploring the beautiful outdoors of North Carolina (catching up from growing up in Texas), adventuring around town with her friends, most likely walking barefoot, and playing the guitar, piano, or singing.

Contact:
Erin Edge, Kenan Excellence Scholars Liaison
Phone: 336-726-6940
Fax: 336-770-3367