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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
We are so excited to announce the launch of our new program: Care Packages for Wilson Fund Scholars! Thanks to the generous sponsors at our 2019 Afternoon of Scholarship & Song, we are preparing to kick off the inaugural round of sending care baskets to our freshmen Wilson Fund Scholars! Just in time for Thanksgiving! amazon.com
You can join us in sending well wishes by directly contributing to the packages today!