115-67 237th Street, Elmont, NY 11003
ExecutiveDirector@wilsonfund.org
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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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We provide nine David & Dovetta Wilson Scholarships annually and distribute umbrella awards to recipients on behalf of families and individuals invested in the support of education and leadership.
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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
Contact Us
Address
115-67 237th Street
Elmont, NY 11003
Email
ExecutiveDirector@wilsonfund.org
Application Deadline
March 1, 2021
Exciting news! A Director of the Board, and the chairperson of the DDWSF Board Governance Committee, Tanya L. Wilson Thomas, has been honored by the Greater NY Chamber of Commerce as part of the Women’s History Awards: “Celebrating Exceptional Women Leaders,” for her tireless efforts on behalf of Military Families.
Director Wilson Thomas advocates for military caregivers, facilitates the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors’ (TAPS) Military Survivors Care Group for NYC and is a TAPS Peer Mentor for military widows across the country!
Please join us in congratulating her on this prestigious award!