Hundreds of students from across Greater Rochester were awarded millions of dollars in scholarships and recognized for their academic achievements last month at the Urban League of Rochester’s 42nd Annual Salute to Black Scholars virtual ceremony.
Honorees from Monroe, Genesee, Livingston, Wayne, Orleans, and Ontario counties were formally inducted into the Black Scholars, earning the distinction of achieving a “B” or above grade average throughout their high school career.
Each year, local businesses, colleges, community organizations, and foundations provide the scholarship funds to assure hundreds of students the financial support they need to succeed in college.
In partnership with the Urban League, the Greater Rochester Health Foundation has established scholarships to support students who plan to pursue a career in health care. This year’s honorees are:
•Faith Allen, Spencerport High School graduate attending Johns Hopkins University. She plans to major in Biology/Pre-Medical Studies.
•Alexia Nelms, graduate of Hilton High School attending the University of Rochester for Biology/Pre-Medical Studies
•Sarah Ash, graduate of Allendale Columbia attending Washington University in St. Louis. She plans to major in Microbiology/Virology.
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