Derrius Quarles, Morehouse Alumnus 2013, receives Daily Point of Light award at the White House

At a White House Ceremony on Monday, Derrius Quarles, a 2013 Morehouse College graduate was one of only 18 handpicked Daily Point of Light awardees from 4,999 past recipients, invited to the White House to witness President Obama honoring the 5000th winner.

Quarles, who is only 22 years old, is best known for winning more than $1 million in financial-aid to attend the prestigious Morehouse College.

Derrius Quarles (center); Michelle Nunn, the CEO of Points of Light (right); and Washington Post CEO Donald Graham at the 5000th Daily Point of Light Award at the White House on Monday June 15, 2013 (photo credit Jerome Dorn)

Derrius Quarles (center); Michelle Nunn, the CEO of Points of Light (right); and Washington Post CEO Donald Graham at the 5000th Daily Point of Light Award at the White House on Monday June 15, 2013 (photo credit Jerome Dorn)

Derrius Quarles and President Obama at the Daily Point of Light Award at the White House on Monday June 15, 2013 (courtesy of Points of Light)

Derrius Quarles and President Obama at the Daily Point of Light Award at the White House on Monday June 15, 2013 (courtesy of Points of Light)

He was a recipient of the Daily Point of Light Award in June 2013 for his commitment to help academically gifted yet economically disadvantaged students overcome financial barriers to higher education.

“I feel honored and humbled to be recognized by the White House as a Daily Point of Light awardee,” said Quarles. “I have been recognized for the work I have done with the Million Dollar Scholar, which has advanced economic access to higher education for youth in inner cities across the United States.”

The Million Dollar Scholar initiative has assisted more than 10,000 high school students online and helped students receive more than $950,000 in scholarships and grants.

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