Scholarship Award Ceremony
The Rochester West Indian Festival Organization, Inc.(RWIFO, Inc.) is Presenting Scholarships to 7 local Minority Graduating High School Students. RWIFO, Inc. will be hosting its 28th Annual Scholarship Fundraiser Dinner to honor and present scholarships to outstanding and academically sound high school students, who will be entering college later this year. This event will be held on Saturday, April 21st, 2012, at The Wishing Well, located at 1190 Chili Avenue, Rochester, NY. The ceremony begins at 6:00pm with dinner served at 7:00pm, followed by music, fun, dancing, and lots more. The donation is $35 for adults and $25 for Children 12 and under. Tickets are available in advance by calling 585-234-0909 or email scholarship@rwifo.com. No tickets will be sold at the door.
Data indicate the average tuition and fees at a four-year college is rising year after year, outstripping increases in financial aid and pushing students into more borrowing, every little bit of aid is needed. RWIFO, Inc. wants to help our youth afford and attend college. This year, in celebration of our 27th anniversary, we will be awarding six $800 scholarships and the Mary Thompson scholarship ($1,000) to minority students with outstanding community service.
RWIFO, Inc. was formed in 1984 as a voice and vehicle for the Rochester Caribbean community. RWIFO, Inc.s primary focus is assisting the young people in our community. To date, $84,800 has been awarded to local area students seeking to continue their academic careers through higher education.
The Scholarship Fundraiser Dinner is sponsored by the Rochester West Indian Festival Organization, Inc. (RWIFO, Inc.). RWIFO, Inc. is a non-profit organization with 501(c) (3) status. Its mission is to promote the Caribbean culture in the city of Rochester, New York and its surrounding areas. RWIFO, Inc. is dedicated to the educational and mental success of our youth, young adults, and adult population. Its goal is to build a stronger, wiser, and successful community: culturally, socially, and financially.
RWIFO 2011 Scholarship Recipients:
Kadisha Phillips -School Of The Arts (Mary Thompson Award)
Zharise Bryant - Wilson Magnet High School
Tiffani Gatson - Wilson Magnet High School
Ashley Jones - Gates-Chili High School
Kingsley Nwokelo - Rush-Henrietta High School
Monique Uthman - Wilson Magnet High School