On Wednesday, February 2, 2022, Milwaukee Academy of Science High School student Emmanuel Stoffel (center), signed a letter of commitment to attend Concordia St. Paul University in St. Paul, MN. Emmanuel, or "El," is a young man who has never given up. He grew up in a single parent home, though his father, Larry Allen, did not live with him, his dad was nevertheless a major … [Read more...] about Star student athlete signs contract to attend Concordia St. Paul University
Scholarships
Wisconsin Education Association of Student Support Programs, Inc., announces Paul T. Spraggins Scholarship Award recipients
Two Milwaukee high school graduates are recipients of the 2021 WEASSP Paul T. Spraggins, Jr. Scholarship. Scholarship award recipient Jalen Reed is a 2021 graduate from Rufus King High School and will attend Concordia University in St. Paul, Minnesota in the fall of 2021. Breigeneve Kankonde is a 2021 graduate from Pulaski High School and will attend the University of … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Education Association of Student Support Programs, Inc., announces Paul T. Spraggins Scholarship Award recipients
Congratulations to The North Central Service Club’s 2021 Scholarship Winners
Madysen Brown, Leeana Goodmon, Neveah James, Adrianna Kirk, Erin Whitefield, Tamiyra Spinks, Mikala Williams, Zianna Cannon, Safire Mills, Sophia Brooks … [Read more...] about Congratulations to The North Central Service Club’s 2021 Scholarship Winners
Local students awarded scholarships at 2021 annual Kingfest event
On Monday, January 18, 2021, The "20th Annual Kingfest" celebration honored the 92nd Birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. As part of the Kingfest celebration a writing contest was held. The contest was open to African American young men and women who are currently in the 12th grade (public or private school) and reside in the city of Milwaukee. The question for this … [Read more...] about Local students awarded scholarships at 2021 annual Kingfest event
Rufus King seniors earn full rides to Notre Dame, including QuestBridge match
Congratulations to Rufus King International School seniors Jordan Anderson, who will attend the University of Notre Dame as a Quest- Bridge scholar, and David Akinsanya, also heading for Notre Dame on a full-ride scholarship. Both recently celebrated their graduations from King and are beginning to prepare for their first college semester. Rufus King grads Jordan and David … [Read more...] about Rufus King seniors earn full rides to Notre Dame, including QuestBridge match
Rev. James W. Spann II Foundation hosts 18th Annual Scholarship Luncheon
The 18th Annual Reverend James W. Spann II Scholarship Luncheon was held on Saturday, May 25, 2019, at the Four Points Sheraton Milwaukee Airport, 5311 South Howell Ave. Six high school seniors were awarded scholarships to assist with their college education and career plans. The keynote speaker for the event was Milwaukee Public School Superintendent Dr. Keith Posley. The … [Read more...] about Rev. James W. Spann II Foundation hosts 18th Annual Scholarship Luncheon
AKA Sorority Foundation offers ARTS! scholarship
Graduating high school seniors who are entering college with a 3.0 average and are interested in applying for an ARTS scholarship may apply for a $1000 scholarship administered by the Pauline Redmond Coggs Foundation, Inc., Epsilon Kappa Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. The purpose of the Arts program in the sorority is to expose students to arts … [Read more...] about AKA Sorority Foundation offers ARTS! scholarship
North Central Service Club, Inc. awards 12 young women at 44th Annual Scholarship Luncheon
On Saturday, May 4, 2019, The North Central Service Club, Inc. (NCSCI) hosted their 44th Annual Scholarship Luncheon at the Four Points by Sheraton-Milwaukee North, 8900 North Kildeer Court. The NCSCI is a community service focused group of local African American women leaders. As part of their community service, NSCCI provides scholarships each year to bright and talented … [Read more...] about North Central Service Club, Inc. awards 12 young women at 44th Annual Scholarship Luncheon
Scholarships for class of 2018 exceed $86 million
Milwaukee Public Schools announced Thursday another record-breaking amount of scholarship dollars earned by students. The Class of 2018 received an eye-popping total of $86,247,467* in scholarship offers, shattering last year's record of $64 million. This is the sixth straight year, dating back to 2012 ($18 million total), that scholarship offers have increased. This year's … [Read more...] about Scholarships for class of 2018 exceed $86 million
Prince Hall Masons award scholarships to local teens
The Milwaukee chapter of the Prince Hall Masonic Foundation held their 33rd Annual Scholarship Banquet on Saturday, April 28, 2018, at their lodge, 600 West Walnut Street. This year’s scholars include: William Walker, Isaiah Gordon, Jada Miller, Shanilah Frierson, Niya Jeter, Michaela Ward, Sylvester Campbell, Candace Nalls, Taylor Brown, Amina Mathews-Hinton, Jaylen Wright, … [Read more...] about Prince Hall Masons award scholarships to local teens