RICHMOND, Va. -- Ten outstanding students who live in Richmond's public housing neighborhoods were awarded $4,000 each in college scholarships on Wednesday. The annual Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) Tomorrow's Promise Scholarship Fund awards program recognized the students' academic achievements, strong work ethic and service to the community of RRHA youth.
“Congratulations, you are not only scholastic standouts, but you have demonstrated leadership through your community service to improve the lives of others," said Interim CEO T.K. Somanath. "You are setting an example for others to follow, let your positive influence and ability to impact lives motivate you to keep pushing forward."
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Tomorrow’s Promise Scholarship Fund. Over $350,000 has been awarded in financial assistance to over 120 students in the past couple decades.
"To celebrate 20 years of helping our young residents reach their dreams is an amazing accomplishment,” said Somanath. ”We also want to thank the many donors who have contributed to the Fund over the years and we encourage others to join us in our quest to provide these important scholarships."
The 2015 Tomorrow's Promise Scholarship Awardees are:
- Krishenna Brown, Armstrong High School graduate and a member of the Creighton Court community will attend Virginia State University and major in Business Management
- Virshon Carrington, Thomas Jefferson High School and a member of the Whitcomb Court community will attend Randolph Macon College and major in Psychology
- Kaysey Fields, Armstrong High School graduate and a member of the Fairfield Court community will attend Virginia State University and major in Social Work
- Rakiyat Ibrahim, Thomas Jefferson High School graduate and a member of the Gilpin Court community will attend Brigham Young University in Utah and major in Nursing
- Barrisha Jackson, Elijah House Academy graduate and a member of the Fulton Apartments community will attend Radford University and major in Psychology
- Chardannay Lewis, Armstrong High School graduate and a member of the Mosby Court community will attend Old Dominion University and major in Criminal Justice
- MeShawn Macklin, Thomas Jefferson High School graduate and a member of the Oscar Stovall Apartments community will attend James Madison University and major in Chemistry
- Dezarae Murchison, Armstrong High School graduate and member of the Fairfield Court community will attend James Madison University and major in Psychology
- Shakera Vaughan, Open High School graduate and member of the Whitcomb Court community will attend Georgetown University and major in Government and Pre-Law
- DeMaria-Simone Warden, John Marshall High School graduate and member of the Whitcomb Court community will attend Virginia State University and major in Social Work
