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Desmond Pearl
CEO, Scholar-Match LLC
Location: Atlanta, GA
Joined: Aug 20th, 2025
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I am the Founder and CEO of Scholar-Match, a platform I created to make scholarships more accessible for students. So far, Scholar-Match has helped over 200 students connect to more than $750,000 in opportunities with a 94% match rate. Alongside this, I serve as Chief of Operations at Camp Warrior King, where I lead staff, oversee operations, and mentor young people each summer. Currently, I am a student at Hampton University, where I stay involved through campus organizations and community service. My passion has always been creating opportunities, mentoring others, and using leadership as a way to open doors for the next generation
Current Whereabouts:
Youth Mentorship
Life & Professional Aspirations:
President of the United States
Website:
http://scholar-match.com
Education   (request update)
Xavier University of Louisiana class of 2028
Undergrad Major: Psychology
Claim To Fame:
Making a scholarship platform that matches students of all education levels to scholarships to help them apply more strategically.
Most Memorable Moment:
My Freshman Welcome week and getting acclimated to my HBCU. This week led me to want to be apart of Hampton Bigs which is a student leader program on my campus and currently I hold the title of Mr.Hampton Big
Experience
I currently work with Scholar-Match LLC as CEO
I have 6 years of experience working in the Hospitality/Tourism industry.
hospitality associate | Thompson hospitality
From August 2024 to Current • 2 year(s)
 Handled Day-to-Day Transactions • Inventory Management • Developed Strategies to improve team members’ Morale and Work Ethic
CEO/Founder | Scholar-Match
From February 2024 to July 2025 • 1 year(s)
 Founded a scholarship-matching platform designed to connect students with funding opportunities tailored to their profiles. • Supported 200+ students in securing access to $750,000+ in scholarships with a 94% match rate. • Oversaw product development, strategic growth, and user engagement initiatives. • Built partnerships with schools, organizations, and community leaders to expand outreach. • Led marketing, platform operations, and data analysis to improve efficiency and impact.
Chief of Operations (COO) | Camp Warrior king
From May 2019 to July 2025 • 6 year(s)
 Handled Transactions and Inventory Orders for the Camp Store • Led Daily Team Meetings • Fostered a safe camp environment for campers ages 5-15
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