Thank you for your inquiry of the K.E.D. scholarship in memory of Kevin E. Donovan (Co-Founder of Urban Professionals of WNY). 2025 Scholarship applications are now being accepted for High School Seniors and College Undergrad students. This year we will be selecting two winners for the $1000 scholarship each. Please remember to submit your grades, image and a powerful personal statement. All applicants that have been successfully submitted by the due date will receive notification of your submission via email. Please direct all questions to urbanprofessionalswny@gmail.com.
Please anticipate a notification by May 31, 2025.
Good Luck!!!
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Congratulations to our 2024 UP Scholarship Recipients
Kia Lewis
Attending Canisius University, Kia Lewis, who would like to specialize in curriculum development and instructional design in order to create engaging and effective learning experiences for students.
Congratulations!!!
Shainna Overstreet
An aspiring clinical mental counselor, Shainna Overstreet, is committed to making a positive impact in mental health care by addressing systemic barriers and empowering individuals to lead healthier and more fulfilling lives. She is one of our 2024 Scholars who would like to focus on the neediest in our community.
Congratulations!!