[Page 91] Scholarship Funds

Mark Persaud

I'd love to award scholarships to many recipients across different fields (e.g., engineering, arts, business, humanities, etc.) to demonstrate the breadth of access to higher education for these students of Caribbean backgrounds. I'd start with denominations of $1000 per awardee. Depending on the growth of the fund, we'll look to increase the number of winners or the amount awarded. Ultimately, the goal is to increase access to higher education for many each year.

Brenda Garcia

We are starting this Memorial Fund to further our loved one's legacy “COACH BEN" OLLIS by awarding this scholarship to a HS senior who is playing softball & is passionate about the sport; is wanting to continue playing in college.

Dr. H Fred Stone

I’m starting this fund because of our leader who taught us it’s better to give them to receive. We want to help students pursue higher education.

Laurie Brainerd

To support students who wish to pursue a career as a lawyer.

Webber

Provide support for nursing students in memory of our daughter, who was a nurse in Maine.

The Spread Love Project

Provide $500 scholarships to two students each year who are interested in pursuing fine arts, communications, anthropology, wellness or psychological studies and making a difference in the fight for equity in mental and emotional wellness in Black/African American communities.

Judy Sampson

Not all high school students will attend a community college or university. This fund is to assist with learning a trade.

Curtis Family

To fund the Curtis Family scholarship. The scholarships goal is to contribute to the cost of education for students who, despite having life circumstances stacked against them, have not given up and kept fighting to do better.

Destino Vida

The funds will go towards the Destino scholarship for Latinx students seeking a post-secondary educational degree.

Emmanuel Iroko

Provide $500 scholarship each year to UTD students.