14TH ANNUAL
Celebration of Scholarships
APRIL 23, 2023
Thank you to all of our donors—your generosity turns academic dreams into realities.
Celebration of Scholarships 2023
Celebration of Scholarships 2022
Held on April 8, 2021, our 12th annual Celebration of Scholarships virtual event brought together students, donors, and University of Rochester leaders. Scholarship students shared their inspiring stories. Donors talked about why they give. And, University leaders discussed why scholarship support is so essential—now and forever. Watch and share the video of this special event, which features remarks from President Sarah Mangelsdorf, a beautiful vocal performance from Jazmine Saunders ’22E, insights from School of Nursing student Sámáriá McClary ’21N, and more.
Celebration of Scholarships 2022
Held on April 8, 2021, our 12th annual Celebration of Scholarships virtual event brought together students, donors, and University of Rochester leaders. Scholarship students shared their inspiring stories. Donors talked about why they give. And, University leaders discussed why scholarship support is so essential—now and forever. Watch and share the video of this special event, which features remarks from President Sarah Mangelsdorf, a beautiful vocal performance from Jazmine Saunders ’22E, insights from School of Nursing student Sámáriá McClary ’21N, and more.
At this event each year, the University of Rochester takes time to recognize some of the accomplished students who have benefited from scholarships, and we honor the many donors who make these funds possible. Thank you for your generosity and helping our students reach their full potential.
Featured stories
Fredricka Amoah ’26 has always dreamed big and, as the recipient of the Byrd and Eva Waller Scholarship, she’s making her dreams happen.
As recipients of the John and Mary Celentano Endowed Scholarship, Bella Ra and James Marshall ’21E (MM) get to play more of the chamber music they love.
Grace Stensland ’23 found her niche through a summer internship, an experience made possible by the Class on 1981 Internship Endowment.
From computer science to the Korean language, Mervyn Winn ’26—a first-year Black Alumni Network scholarship student—is exploring it all.
Malaika Perkins ’26, the Women’s Network’s third-ever scholarship recipient, believes in and lives by the University’s mission.
James Wilson ’23E, the recipient of the Avis H. and David L. Vaughn Scholarship, overcame a rare cancer that once threatened his ability to play piano.
Student speaker video
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Video from YouTube
Deziree Garrick ’25, a graduate of East High School, talks about her college experience and how receiving the Wegman Scholarship has changed her life.
Meg Brilleslyper ’23E and Maeve Berry ’21E (MM), a DMA candidate, perform at the 2023 Celebration of Scholarships event.
To learn more about the impact of endowed scholarships, read our 2022 endowment report. Please contact Leslie Zornow, executive director for donor engagement, with any questions.