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Events

Upcoming


Join our Zoom Webinar-style celebration of the 2023 cohort of David & Dovetta Wilson Scholarship Recipients. We will also be streaming via Facebook @ddwsfwilsonfund.

Spotlight

Recent

To honor what will be the 100th anniversary of Mother Dovetta’s birth, the David & Dovetta Wilson Scholarship Fund held a day of service and fellowship in New York City. We brought together family, scholars and friends of the Fund to share insight and encouragement with college bound people. This event is free and open to the public.


Open House

A Donor & Volunteer Appreciation Event, celebrating the people who define the David & Dovetta Wilson Scholarship Fund. 

Engage with Directors of the Board, join in dialogue about our growth and vision, and hear the stories of Wilson Fund Scholars from across the nation. 

Scholar Panel Q&A

Enrolled Wilson Fund Undergraduate Scholars answered questions on the minds of the newest cohort of David & Dovetta Wilson Scholarship Recipients. 2022 marked our 3rd annual event, facilitated by Marisol Quon Torro, Wilson Fund Scholar ‘20, a rising junior at Stanford University and Julian Woods, Wilson Fund Scholar ‘19 and DDWSF Board Member, a rising senior at NCAT.

2022 Awards Ceremonies

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PATHS Event

April 2022

Scholars met with experienced professionals from various educational backgrounds & career fields. 1:1 consulting opportunities. *Scholars Only*

Internship Insight: A Panel

Last December, young professionals from Booz | Allen | Hamilton will share their experiences with the need help with my personal statement, gaining employment offers, and entering the workforce. Booz Allen Hamilton is a global professional services company. *Scholars Only*


Tips for Financing Higher Education, From Access to Completion

Thursday, March 25, 2021 @ 7 pm EST via Zoom Webinar

Hosted by The DDWSF Exchange, this webinar features insight provided by Kevin Currie, Financial Aid Assistant at Quinnipiac University. Join us, and bring your questions, for an empowering and thoughtful discussion about strategies in financing higher education. Members of the public, particularly prospective & enrolled college students and families, are welcome to join the dialogue as attendees.

About Our Programming


Scholar Chats

DDWSF Scholar Chats provide a regular opportunity for Wilson Fund Scholars to come together in fellowship and share experiences, questions, ideas and hopes regarding various topics of their own choosing. This past fall’s series included conversations such as Advocacy & Activism on Campus and Mental Health During a Pandemic.

PATHS

PATHS, a special DDWSF Scholar Chat, brings together Wilson Fund Scholars and experienced professionals from educational & career paths directly related to their interests, majors, and intended career pursuits. Scholars are afforded the opportunity to have 1:1 time with professionals as well as to ask questions of every expert in attendance. Our volunteer professionals field inquiries about internships, grad school, resumes, current employment realities and more. 

The Exchange Series

Founded in 2020 thanks to Wilson Fund Scholar interest & leadership, the DDWSF Exchange is a panel series designed to foster open community dialogues and promote the sharing of ideas, experiences and knowledge in service to the community. 

These events expose our scholars and larger community to a cornucopia of ideas and incredible people, while always providing our scholars with the platform to lead. We hope you’ll join the conversation.

Learn more about upcoming DDWSF Exchanges and view past events