Twelve college students excelling under adversity win scholarships
Brooklyn Woman with Strong Math Aptitude
Twelve college students, including a Brooklyn resident, were awarded scholarships at a recent breakfast that the Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies (FPWA) sponsored. Among the students honored for their success in battling adversity is a young woman from Brooklyn’s Cypress Hills neighborhood who earns money by helping newer students adjust to college.
Recipients of each $2,000 scholarship are college juniors and seniors who were selected for their individual abilities to excel despite challenging circumstances. The FPWA’s member agencies identified these young adults as having demonstrated a commitment to furthering their education.