The Camden Schools Foundation (CSF) awarded $75,000 in scholarships to local Camden youth in an event on June 24, 2021. Seniors from 6 local high schools were each awarded a $2,500 scholarship for college expenses. The foundation has awarded more than $1M in scholarships and grants throughout Camden over the past 13 years.
“These students are our heroes. They represent all five public high schools and one renaissance charter school in Camden,” said Jack Tarditi, CSF Board President. “We couldn’t be prouder of all they have accomplished, and we wish them all the success as they move on to college.”
The Foundation handed out the scholarship checks in an outdoor event where board members and volunteers cheered on the students as they posed with balloons and a giant check. “This event reminded us all why we do what we do,” said Dawn Epstein, CSF Executive Director. “Seeing the students and their families as they received their scholarships was so uplifting. We are so proud of them.”
The event was made possible with the support of the City of Camden Department of Public Works, the Camden Parking Authority, and The Camden Store.
Watch 6ABC’s news package on CSF’s Scholarship Event here.
View photos from the event here.
The Camden Schools Foundation 2021 Scholarship Recipients:
Camden Big Picture Learning Academy
Selena Gibson – Rutgers New Brunswick
Devin Benson – Holy Family University
Shai’Asia Baker – Rutgers New Brunswick
Cordajah Jones – Rutgers Camden
Felicia Jackson – Rowan University
Brimm Medical Arts High School
Tahirra Burch – Stockton University
Diana Byrd – The College of New Jersey
Jaylin Colon – Ramapo College
Jordan Hawkins – University of Arizona
Madizon Martinez – Camden County College
Camden High School
Destiny Adams – Camden County College
Zaire Johnson – Rowan University
A’Janay Turner – Benedict College
Jaylin Walker – Camden County College
Ta’Quan Woodley – University of South Carolina
Creative Arts Morgan Village Academy
Iyona Black – Rutgers New Brunswick
Zackary Brown – Rowan University
Lawrence Custis – Howard University
Zhamina Faulkner – Barnard College of Columbia University
Juh’ran Scott – Berklee College of Music
Mastery High School of Camden
Ruqayyah Banks – Rutgers Camden
Jayanna Jackson – Alvernia University
Tayvon Lee – LaSalle University
Makiyah Pollitt – Stockton University
Erielys Vicente – Rowan University
Woodrow Wilson High School
Tahmere Coleman – Stockton University
Debani Mercado – Stockton University
Nionna Miller – University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Natalia Ortiz Paulino – Rowan University
Lamajanee Scott – Camden County College