LaRoche Scholar | Founding Cohort 2026
Malik Gantt is an aspiring architect with a passion for design, structure, and creating spaces that shape communities. As a member of the LaRoche Scholars Founding Cohort 2026, he represents a new generation of students approaching college with vision, discipline, and purpose.

Malik has been accepted to the University of Pittsburgh, where he plans to pursue his studies in architecture. His interest in the field reflects both a creative mindset and a desire to build environments that are functional, impactful, and lasting.

He approaches his academic journey with intention—understanding that success in architecture requires not only technical skill, but long-term planning, persistence, and the ability to think beyond the present. Malik is actively positioning himself to take full advantage of his college experience, while developing the foundation for a career that blends creativity with real-world impact.

Through The LaRoche Foundation and the 0% Tuition Pathway™, Malik is building more than a college plan—he is building a future defined by purpose, strategy, and the drive to leave a lasting mark on the world around him.