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The Demetrius Tirrell Williford Scholarship supports high school students who are graduating from Gary Schools pursuing a major in STEM.

The Demetrius Tirrell Williford Scholarship Fund at Legacy Foundation supports high school students who live in Gary and who are graduating from the Gary Community School Corporation. Students must have been accepted to attend, or currently attending, a vocational, technical, community college or a four-year university with a STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) major, preference for engineering. The Demetrius Tirrell Williford Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in memory of Demetrius Williford who died 2016 from colorectal cancer at the age of 43. Demetrius attended Gary’s West Side High School, graduating, with honors in 1991. The National Honor Society member attended Purdue University, Calumet and DeVry University. In 2000, Demetrius earned a Bachelors of Science degree in Electronics Engineering Technology. This degree allowed Demetrius to quickly advance in his engineering career in quality control and management roles. His career enabled him to travel throughout the United States and abroad, including Israel, North Africa, and China. Though Demetrius relocated from Gary, he continued to have a love for the community he grew up in. Through his wife and two daughters, he is able to continue to support his community. All donations for the scholarship fund can be sent through https://legacyfdn.org/blog/2020/03/06/demetrius-tirrell-williford-memorial-scholarship-fund/

06/29/2026

It’s that time of year again! Thanks to all the donors this past year for allowing us to give out FOUR scholarships this year! Congratulations to the four winners of the Demetrius Tirrell Williford Scholarship:
Ivan Lyons - Future Engineering major
Kaylin Quarles - Future Biology major
Natalie Edwards-Wadkins - Future neuroscience and psychology major
Brianna Ejiofor - Future Biology major

Can’t wait to hear what these amazing graduates accomplish in the future.
With continued donations we can give out more scholarships year after year. Every little bit counts. To donate click on the link in bio or donation at https://legacyfdn.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1392

04/08/2026

Looking for a last-minute tax deduction? Consider donating to the DTW Scholarship and have your donation help High School students go to college. No amount is too small to give.

https://legacyfdn.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1392

12/17/2025

Congrats to our four scholarship recipients!! Thank you to our donors. You help us make this happen every years. Next year let’s shoot for five scholarship Recipients! If you are looking for a year end tax deductible donation please consider the DTW Scholarship. Our goal is to continue to encourage our youth interested in STEM to pursue a college degree.

Link - https://legacyfdn.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1392&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAOvwkxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAadxkxa-D6csC58wPEJx1mzs64_NB2pgNXsD8CBW55vWHMDGosksZK2gO6Ab4Q_aem_7AOemQ4S5P2vhrwDW6r9aA

02/24/2025

https://legacyfdn.org/blog/2020/03/06/demetrius-tirrell-williford-memorial-scholarship-fund/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIpqUZleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHQMS0QAHlsMzhEcZaS3qv2LFT6XSIlwyNVBfQnYJsnQr0m9TJwpeiCwNyQ_aem_VDDmYOcmCfuwnEraKBtz3A

06/22/2024

It’s that time of year again! Thanks to all the donors this past year for allowing us to give out FOUR scholarships this year! Congratulations to the four winners of the Demetrius Tirrell Williford Scholarship. Alyssa Anderson, Olivia Davis, Emanuel Smith and Danaree Neal! Can’t wait to hear what these amazing graduates accomplish in the future.
With continued donations we can give out more scholarships year after year. Every little bit counts. To donate click on the link in bio or donation at https://legacyfdn.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1392
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12/28/2023

Looking to make an end of the year donation? Donate to the Demetrius Tirrell Williford Scholarship! Receive a tax donation receipt for tax time. Link in bio.

10/25/2023

Congrats to our four scholarship recipients!!!Thank you to our donors. You help us make this happen every year. Next year let’s shoot for five scholarship Recipients!

Donations- https://legacyfdn.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1392

06/13/2023

The Demetrius Tirrell Williford Scholarship was presented at this year’s annual scholarship awards dinner. Congratulations to our four scholarship recipients- Jade Bailey, Twila Dale, Devin Henry and Jasmine King!!! Thank you to all the donors this past year for helping us to raise enough money to award four scholarships this year. Next year the goal is five!
To donate - visit link in bio or https://legacyfdn.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1392

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04/13/2023

06/30/2022

Congratulations to the three winners of the Demetrius Tirrell Williford Scholarship.

Alexander Dyrkacz

Princess Collins

Princess Murray

We are excited to see the beautiful future you create! As always thank you to this year's donors for helping to make these scholarships available to these amazing students. Next year lets shoot to give more scholarships! If you would like to donate to the Demetrius Tirrell Williford Scholarship click here 👉https://legacyfdn.org/blog/2020/03/06/demetrius-tirrell-williford-memorial-scholarship-fund/

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Merrillville, IN
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(219) 736-1880

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