Project Description
ABOUT Future You
Growing up in a large family, there are many memories that I have learned to appreciate. One of which was attending my last year at Freeport High School. Although my family and I moved around a lot, I was still able to maintain a 3.4 GPA, yet I was not able to apply to a school because I knew nothing about the process. The teachers and guidance counselors at the time never went out of their way to sit and discuss with me what my future plans were and how to go about preparing for them. No one asked me about college, nor made sure I knew how to apply, or even told me that there were options such as scholarships or financial aid available to me.
Gift of Giving Foundation – has started a scholarship fund.
The Future You scholarship program will assist students with not only applying for free application for federal student aid (FAFSA), but will help to provide scholarships, as well as offer information on how to join the college tours, zoom meeting with some of the fraternities for advice, and guidance on how to sign up for community services that might assist with career and college opportunities.
MEET THE 2022 Future You SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Alana Allison
From the Sewanhaka High School receiving The Brian Keith McNeil Scholarship, Alana Allison. Alana will be attending Cornell University in the fall and will begin her studies in Biology.
Seth Stephenson
From Sewanhaka High School receiving The Virginia Brown Scholarship, Seth Stephenson. Seth will be attending Cornell University in the fall as he starts his studies in Sociology.
We would like to congratulate our 2022 scholars!
MEET THE 2021 Future You SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Romesha Khan
From Sewanhaka High School, receiving The Virginia Brown Scholarship is Romesha Khan. Romesha will be attending Hofstra University in the fall as she starts her career in the medical field.
Somutochukwu Agu
From the Elmont High School, receiving The Barbara Reynolds Scholarship is Somutochukwu Agu AKA Sommy. Sommy will be attending the Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education in NYC.
Nicole Jean-Pierre
From the Elmont High School, receiving The Gift of Giving Foundation Scholarship is Nicole Jean-Pierre. Nicole will be attending the American University in Washinton DC