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2017 Abramson Scholarship Reception
On June 20, 2017, the Abramson Scholarship Foundation hosted a successful scholarship reception – with Scholar alumni, many board members, founders and former board members, as well as a number…
Read MoreRecent Abramson graduate Kalon Hayward (Fordham '13) is an associate producer in the Classical Theatre of Harlem's "A Midsummer's Night Dream"
Shakespeare comes to Harlem, and Harlem comes to Shakespeare! Central Park’s Delacorte Theater no longer the only game in town for Shakespeare in the Park as The Classical Theatre of…
Read MoreCongratulations to the 2013 Abramson Scholars!
On June 24, 2013, the Abramson Scholarship Foundation honored 8 First-Year Scholars, 4 Second-Year Scholars, 5 Third-Year Scholars, 3 Continuing Scholars, and 7 recent Abramson college graduates!
Read MorePress Release – 2013 Scholarship Reception
An actor, a cyber-security expert, a civil engineer, a communications disorders specialist, and an aspiring doula/birth attendant with a literature degree from Sarah Lawrence College are among the extraordinary recent college graduates who will be honored next week as Abramson Scholars at the Abramson Scholarship Foundation’s annual reception on Monday, June 24.
Read MoreScholarship Appeal to Supporters
I hope that you will consider making a contribution to the Abramson Scholarship Foundation by May 24, 2013, to ensure that more motivated District of Columbia public high school graduates have the opportunity to attend college and the tools to succeed once they get there.
Read More2009-2012 Abramson Scholar Sharnita Brice is highlighted in the Washington Post
2009-2012 Abramson Scholar Sharnita Brice is highlighted in the Washington Post. Abramson Scholars continue to be challenged in college, making our mission all the more important.
Read MoreCongratulations to Abramson Scholars Elaine QiLing Li and Lily Zheng on their recent college graduations!
Congratulations to Abramson Scholars Elaine QiLing Li and Lily Zheng on their recent college graduations! In December 2012, Ling graduated from James Madison University and Li graduated from George Mason University. Well done!
Read More2006 Abramson Scholar Janeese Lewis, Mentor and intern in the chambers of the Honorable John McCabe of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia
2006 Abramson Scholar Janeese Lewis (School Without Walls), is currently a second year law
student at Howard University School of Law, but her connection to the Abramson Scholarship Foundation continues. Janeese serves as a Mentor and is interning in the chambers of Abramson Board Member, the Honorable John McCabe of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.
Abramson Scholar Yasmine Arrington will be honored by Black Entertainment Television (BET) on November 4, 2012
Yasmine Arrington, a 19-year-old native Washingtonian was recently selected as a 2012 Making a Difference (MAD) Girl by Black Girls Rock Incorporated and Black Entertainment Television (BET). The taping of the Black Girls Rock Show took place on Saturday, October 13th 2012 at the Leows Paradise Theater in New York City. This awards show will air Sunday, November 4, 2012 at 8pm on BET.
Read MoreThe Abramson Scholarship Foundation held its Annual Scholarship Reception on June 18, 2012
Addy Schmitt, President of the Foundation, and Richard Hanks, Co-Chair of Development, announced the First Year Scholars for 2012 and welcomed back many Second Year and Continuing Scholars, their friends and families, and members of the larger Abramson community.
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