115-67 237th Street, Elmont, NY 11003
ExecutiveDirector@wilsonfund.org
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Join Us in Celebrating Promise
David & Dovetta Wilson made their nine children a promise - that education would be the key to attaining goals in life. We believe in that promise, and in the future that our aspiring scholars represent. Join our efforts in support of education, leadership and community.
History
“This is where you grew up, got your roots, your training. Give something back…” – David Wilson Sr. The David and Dovetta Wilson Scholarship Fund (DDWSF ) was established on May 26, 1990 by the nine children of… Read More
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Scholars
Wilson Fund Scholarship Recipients excel academically, engage in civic and religious acts of service, and demonstrate a commitment to use their education to give back to our local, state and national communities.
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DDWSF provides nine scholarships annually and distributes umbrella awards to recipients on behalf of families and individuals invested in the support of education and leadership. DDWSF invites all Scholar Recipients into the Wilson Fund family, establishing connections with,… Read More
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Mission
The mission of the David & Dovetta Wilson Scholarship Fund is to award scholarships to selected Seniors attending Public High Schools in the United States and to promote academic achievement and excellence.
Vision
The David & Dovetta Wilson Scholarship Fund (DDWSF) is a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization dedicated to assisting America’s young people with their quest for higher education. We are a private, volunteer-driven fund and dispense nine awards per year to deserving high school seniors that plan to attend accredited colleges and universities. Read More
Recent Posts
This past Tuesday was a beautiful day to send some love to our nine freshmen David & Dovetta Wilson Scholarship Award recipients!
Anyone want to take a guess at the contents?
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Thank you to everyone who contributed funds and goods in sponsorship of our first ever Care Package program. Your encouragement of our young scholars is a huge difference maker!
Also, a big shout out to the post office manager who saved us a ton in shipping costs by helping us switch to regional boxes! #alwayslearning #goodbegetsgood