Omar Haji-Hersi received a $1,000 scholarship check from Auburn Housing Authority chairman Arthur Wing, left, and Richard Whiting, executive director, right. Haji-Hersi attends the University of Southern Maine. Another winner, Lada Iman, was unable to attend. She attends Springfield College. Most past scholarship winners have graduated from college and several have gone on to receive advanced degrees, achieving success in their chosen careers.