Alier Mareet speaks at the presentation ceremony for the 2008
Douglas R. Carlisle Memorial Scholarship as Rita Carlisle looks on.

Sudanese refugee Alier Mareet won the inaugural Douglas R. Carlisle Memorial Scholarship. Mareet will use the $500 award to pursue his studies at Indiana University Southeast. Established by Doug Carlisle's family and friends, the memorial scholarship honors Doug Carlisle's personal commitment to assist refugee/immigrant youth who, in the face of enormous challenges, remain motivated to pursue their dreams of education and service to the larger community.