Marcus M. Wilson Scholarship Fund

04/28/2026

✨ With Grateful Hearts – Thank You! ✨

The Marcus M. Wilson Scholarship Fund extends our deepest appreciation to everyone who attended and supported our 2nd Annual Scholarship Luncheon. Your presence, generosity, and encouragement continue to make a lasting impact on the lives of our students.

We would like to recognize our outstanding participants who helped make this event truly special (pictured left to right):
Blake Barnes (Master of Ceremony), Safana Wajed (Scholarship recipient), Blise Tuyizere (Vocalist), Miles Wilson (Speaker), Lorena T.R. Wilson (Founder), Masoka Kashindi (Vocalist), Milana Correa-Jackson (Performing Artist) Kennedy Helm (Performing Artist)

Your talent, dedication, and commitment to excellence inspired us all. 💙

To our donors, community leaders, volunteers, and supporters—thank you for believing in our mission and helping us empower the next generation through education.

Together, we are building brighter futures. 🌟

04/26/2026

💙 From the bottom of our hearts… THANK YOU! 💙

Our 2nd Marcus M. Wilson Scholarship Luncheon was truly special, and it wouldn’t have been possible without each of you.

Thank you to all attendees, donors, our dedicated board members, honored Mayor and council members, and every volunteer who gave their time and support. Because of you, we continue to uplift and invest in our future leaders.

✨ Together, we are making a lasting difference. ✨

04/26/2026

04/20/2026

🎓✨ Celebrating Excellence & Achievement! ✨🎓

The Marcus M. Wilson Scholarship Fund is proud to congratulate Treya Gunn on her incredible accomplishment—graduating from James Madison University! 💜💛

Treya, a 2022–2023 scholarship recipient, has demonstrated dedication, perseverance, and a true commitment to her future. Watching her journey come full circle is a powerful reminder of why we do what we do.

We are beyond proud of you, Treya! 🙌 Your hard work has paid off, and this is just the beginning of even greater things ahead. Continue to shine and inspire others along the way! 🌟

👏 Join us in celebrating Treya’s success and wishing her continued blessings on her next chapter!

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03/15/2026

It's Spring Break time! 🏄‍♂️🛩️⛵️

03/08/2026

01/28/2026

❄️🔥 Warm moments. Bright futures. ☕🎓
Even on the coldest nights, community, hope, and opportunity keep our students shining. Gathered together, supporting one another, and building tomorrow—one scholar at a time. 💙✨

The Marcus M. Wilson Scholarship Fund is committed to helping students stay warm in spirit and strong in purpose as they pursue their college dreams.

12/27/2025

🌟 Let’s finish 2025 strong — together.

The Marcus M. Wilson Scholarship Fund (MMWSF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and your support helps us continue our mission of uplifting students through scholarship support and opportunity.

If you’ve been thinking about giving, now is a great time:
💙 Your donation is tax-deductible when made by December 31, 2025.

Donate today: https://www.mmwsf10.org/

We’re grateful for every gift, every share, and every person who believes in the power of education.

The Marcus M. Wilson Scholarship is proud to offer scholarships to graduating Roanoke City Public Schools senior who are planning to enter college for the upcoming school year. Several RCPS seniors will receive a $500.00 scholarship in memory of Marcus Wilson who died in 2010. He was on his way to b...

12/24/2025

🎄✨ From the Marcus M. Wilson Scholarship Fund family to yours, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas Eve! May your evening be filled with warmth, joy, and the spirit of giving. 🌟🎁

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