- My late grandmother was a neighborhood babysitter in the Melrose Projects in the South Bronx. She deeply believed in the importance of education, and received her GED after my mom graduated from Vassar College (my alma mater!)

- After my grandmother’s untimely passing, my mother and aunt decided to begin a scholarship fund in her name, to provide financial assistance to college students from the Bronx housing projects. 

After serving on the board for four years,

I was appointed Executive Director in 2022.

I’m so excited to continue my grandmother’s legacy.

- To learn more about our history, mission, and incredible scholars, please visit our website. And please be sure to share our application with anyone who is eligible to apply! 

Juanita James

September 20th, 1928 - June 13th, 1985