Madison College students Selah Fedosky and Hassan Hashmi are among the nation’s top community college students, earning selection to the prestigious 2026 All-USA Academic Team and receiving New Century scholarships.
Fedosky was named a New Century Workforce Pathway Scholar, while Hashmi was honored as a New Century Transfer Pathway Scholar, according to a press release from Madison College, and both students received a $1,500 scholarship award sponsored by The Coca-Cola Foundation and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. Only one student per state is selected for each pathway.
Fedosky and Hashmi were also selected for the All-USA Academic Team, one of the nation’s top honors for students pursuing an associate degree. Chosen from more than 2,300 nominees nationwide, they will each receive a $3,000 scholarship in recognition of their academic achievement, leadership and community engagement.
“We congratulate Hassan and Selah for their exceptional scholarship and leadership,” said Madison College President Dr. Jennifer Berne in a statement. “They show the remarkable impact Madison College students can have in their communities and beyond.”
Fedosky is a student in the Fire Protection Technician program who also works at the college as a peer tutor. Fedosky also serves as an EMT at Belleville Area EMS.
Hashmi, a biology transfer student, serves as a student liaison to the District Board, vice president of the Muslim Student Association, and an NSF S-STEM Scholar while working and volunteering in both campus and community initiatives, including animal science research at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
