Scholarships

Scholarships are awarded each April, please feel free to express your interest by submitting a rolling application form.

Congratulations De’Vaughn Woods on earning you degree from the Culinary Institute of America!

We are excited to celebrate our first graduating scholar, Keith Williams of Bowie State University!! Keith earned his degree in Criminal Justice and starred on the varsity football team. Keith is a great example of how your support provides opportunity to deserving scholars in our communities!

Colin F. Kennedy Memorial Scholarship

The Colin F. Kennedy Memorial Scholarship is given annually and helps cover the costs associated with books and college tuition.

Congratulations to the 2025-2026 recipients:
Leilanni Knott, Colorado Mesa University
Sydney Smith, Howard University
Jalene Espinal Nieves, Fashion Institute of Technology
Journey Ford, NYC College of Technology
Malik Kashif, Towson University
Oorebomi (Bomi) Akarakiri, Johns Hopkins University
Jehvay Walker, Lincoln University
Dymajaz Brown, Rochester Institute of Technology
Kassidy Sayres, University of North Texas
Keishecka Miller, Golisano Institute for Business and Entrepreneurship
Lillie Gilliam, Golisano Institute for Business and Entrepreneurship
John Costello, Golisano Institute for Business and Entrepreneurship
Hazel Roberts, Hampton University
Romina Khatri, University of Rochester
Dallis Jones, Niagara University
Mya Fleming, Monroe Community College
Fadak Al Sallami, University of Rochester

Meet the Scholars

Sep 29, 2021

A Letter to Future CFKF Scholarship Recipients, by Joi Eubanks

Sep 29, 2021

Aquinas Institute of Rochester
Academic Scholarship

The Aquinas Academic Scholarship is awarded to deserving students attending Aquinas Institute in Rochester, New York.

Congratulations to the 2024-2025 recipients:
Terrance Hinds
Carle Thomas
Niyah Charlemagne
Dallis Jones
Riley Knapp
Haitham Mohamed
Promise Irvin Lewis
Amirah Sturgis
Kavion McKinney-Reyes