The Milwaukee Community Journal and The Dr. Terrance Thomas Memorial Scholarship Fund hosted their awards celebration “Diamonds and Discoveries,” on Sunday, August 6, 2023 at the Italian Conference Center. Featured were an outstanding group of citizens and community thought leaders who were recognized for their roles in building better communities. This year's honorees … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Community Journal and Dr. Terrance Thomas Scholarship Fund hosts 45th annual ‘Diamonds and Discoveries’
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GMUL awards scholarships and laptops to more than 80 Milwaukee-area high school graduates
On Tuesday, June 13, 2023, The Greater Milwaukee Urban League (GMUL), along with the generous donations of Enterprise Holdings, Johnson Controls, Kohler Co., and the NBA Foundation, awarded more than 80 Milwaukee-area high school graduates scholarships and laptops at the The Peck Welcome Center at the Milwaukee County Zoo. Students were awarded $1,000 scholarships and/or … [Read more...] about GMUL awards scholarships and laptops to more than 80 Milwaukee-area high school graduates
Milwaukee Public Schools Class of 2023 scholarships and grants set record
The scholarships and grants offered to Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) graduates in 2023 totaled a record-setting $121-million. The jump by $14-million in 2023 represents the largest year-over-year increase in scholarships and grants since MPS began tracking the total in 2012. The reveal was held on the front lawn of MPS Central Services, 5225 W. Vliet Street, with … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Public Schools Class of 2023 scholarships and grants set record
Messmer High School students celebrate earning more than $1-million in college scholarships
On Tuesday, May 23, 2023, senior students from Messmer High School celebrated collectively earning $1,969,506.00 in college scholarships under the proud leadership of Principal Shenora Jordan (front row, second from left). These outstanding students participated in coaching sessions on college preparation and career readiness offered by the Greater Milwaukee Urban League's … [Read more...] about Messmer High School students celebrate earning more than $1-million in college scholarships
Northcott Neighborhood House announces winners and full courtof the ’31st Annual Juneteenth Scholarship’ event
On Tuesday, June 6, 2023, Northcott Neighborhood House Executive Director Tony A. Kearney, Sr., Juneteenth Scholarship Director LaTonya Lucas and the Juneteenth Planning Committee hosted a press conference to announce the winners of the 2023 Juneteenth Scholarship Pageant Winners and Court, at Northcott Neighborhood House, 2460 N. 6th Street. This year's winners are: Miss … [Read more...] about Northcott Neighborhood House announces winners and full courtof the ’31st Annual Juneteenth Scholarship’ event
Spann Foundation celebrates 20th anniversary of scholarship awards
On Saturday, May 27, 2023, The Spann Foundation formerly the Rev. James W. Spann, II Foundation, celebrated its 20th Anniversary Scholarship Awards Ceremony with an 'all white attire' brunch at the Holiday Inn- Milwaukee Riverfront, 4700 N. Port Washington Road. At this year's scholarship awards eight students were awarded a $1000.00 Scholarship. The keynote speaker was the … [Read more...] about Spann Foundation celebrates 20th anniversary of scholarship awards
MPS students and educators win awards from Herb Kohl Educational Foundation
Nine students, 11 teachers, and one principal from Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) are winners of the 2023 Herb Kohl Educational Foundation scholarships and awards. In all, the foundation is bestowing awards to 306 recipients from around the state. “These student, teacher, and principal award recipients have demonstrated incredible hard work, achievements, and service,” … [Read more...] about MPS students and educators win awards from Herb Kohl Educational Foundation
Milwaukee-King forward William Whorton will play college basketball next season at South Dakota State
Congratulations to the Rufus King Generals' basketball star William Whorton signed a letter of intent to south Dakota State for a four year basketball scholarship on November 4, 2022. William is 6’9, and averaged 16 points per game for King last season, scoring 20 points or more in eight different games. William also had Division I scholarship offers from Central Michigan, … [Read more...] about Milwaukee-King forward William Whorton will play college basketball next season at South Dakota State
GMUL awards laptops to 40 students and 10 scholarships
On Tuesday, June 14, 2022, The Greater Milwaukee Urban League (GMUL) and Kohler Co., teamed up to present 40 local high school graduates laptops as part of the " The Greater Milwaukee Urban League Annual Laptop Awards Ceremony," at the Milwaukee County Zoo Peck Pavilion. GMUL President and CEO Dr. Eve M. Hall and other program supporters presented the grads with the laptops. In … [Read more...] about GMUL awards laptops to 40 students and 10 scholarships
Celebrating 2022 Recipients of North Central Service Club Scholarship Awards
North Central Service Club, Inc. (NCSC), hosted their 45th Scholarship Luncheon on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at Bader Philanthropies, Inc., 3300 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53212. NCSC is a community service organization with a focus on providing scholarships each year to talented young women graduating from Milwaukee Public Schools. The guest speaker this year … [Read more...] about Celebrating 2022 Recipients of North Central Service Club Scholarship Awards