Elite Scholarship Foundation, Inc

07/14/2026

We are getting ready for a day of community, culture, connection, and celebration!
The Elite Scholarship Foundation, Inc. invites you to our America 250 Celebration Community Fair on:
📅 Saturday, July 25, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM–5:00 PM
📍 Forest Road School
16 Forest Road, Valley Stream, NY 11581

Through our theme, “Honoring Our Stories. Celebrating Our Strength. Building Our Future,” we are creating a space where families, businesses, educators, artists, service providers, and community members can come together to celebrate the contributions that have shaped our nation and invest in the future we are building together.
We will also have the honor of celebrating our scholarship recipients and officially presenting them with their scholarship awards as we recognize their academic achievements, resilience, leadership, and commitment to serving others.

The day will include:
• Community resources and small-business vendors
• Visual and performing arts
• Field games and sports clinics
• Food, raffles, inflatables, and family activities
• Spa and wellness experiences
• The LI Nets Basketball Clinic
• The Freeport Soccer Clinic—and so much more!

We are grateful to Choice for All, our event sponsor, and to every organization, community partner, vendor, volunteer, and supporter helping us bring this vision to life.
Scan the QR code on the flyer to explore vendor opportunities or let us know that you are coming. Bring your family, invite a friend, and meet us at the fair!

03/15/2026

VALLEY STREAM HERALD FEATURES THE ELITE SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION CHARITY AWARD GALA EVENT:

Valley Stream-based nonprofit Elite Scholarship Foundation hosted a Baldwin gala honoring educators and raising funds for scholarships and programs.

03/10/2026

PASSIONATELY PURSUING PURPOSE CHARITY AWARD GALA HONOREES:
Congratulations to our six distinguished honorees for being recognized with the LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE Exemplary Educator Award: Rose Gerard, Dr. Claudia Morgan-Morris, Jacob Dixon, Dr. Cristina Medellin-Paz, Dr. Cecilia Scott-Croff, and Dr. Eva Thomas.

We are honored to celebrate each of these exceptional educators for their unwavering commitment to excellence, their impact on the lives of students and families, and the light they continue to shine through their leadership, service, and dedication. Your work reflects the heart of education and the power of making a lasting difference in the lives of others.

We also extend our heartfelt love and well wishes to Dr. Eva Thomas, who was unable to attend the Passionately Pursuing Purpose Charity Award Gala due to a recent surgery. We are keeping her in our thoughts and prayers as she recovers.

Please join us in congratulating these remarkable honorees and celebrating the incredible ways they continue to let their light shine.

03/10/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Elite Scholarship Foundation, Inc. Scholarship Awardees!

Elite Scholarship Foundation, Inc., we believe in recognizing promise, supporting perseverance, and empowering students to pursue all that God has placed before them. We are proud to announce the students selected for this year’s Elite Scholarship, Beauty for Ashes Scholarship, Legacy Scholarship, and Phoenix Scholarship.
This special video highlight features our awardees as they express their heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to the Foundation, as well as to the supporters and donors whose generosity made these scholarship opportunities possible. Their words are a beautiful reminder of the impact that support, encouragement, and investment can have on a student’s life.
Each scholarship was created with purpose and represents our commitment to investing in the lives, dreams, resilience, and future of our students. At
We also look forward to our special event in Summer 2026, where these awardees will be celebrated and formally presented with their scholarships. It will be a meaningful time of recognition as we honor their achievements and the bright future before them.
Thank you for helping us invest in the lives and futures of these outstanding students. Please join us in congratulating our 2026 awardees!

03/10/2026

Dear Honorees, Guests, Vendors, Donors, Supporters, Family and Friends
With a heart full of gratitude, we want to sincerely thank each of you for being a part of our Passionately Pursuing Purpose Charity Award Gala.

What a beautiful and meaningful evening it was. Your presence, support, generosity, and participation helped make the event truly special. It was such a joy to see our guests enjoying themselves, our vendors being supported, our honorees celebrated, and the vision of the foundation brought to life in such a memorable way.

To our honorees, thank you for allowing us the privilege of recognizing your impact, dedication, and service. Your work continues to inspire and uplift others, and we were honored to celebrate you.

To our vendors, thank you for adding value to the evening and for sharing your businesses and gifts with our guests. Your presence contributed to the warmth and richness of the experience.

To our donors and supporters, thank you for believing in the mission of the foundation and for helping us continue the important work of investing in lives and purpose. Your generosity and encouragement mean more than words can express.

To every guest who attended, thank you for showing up, supporting, and helping to create such a joyful and encouraging atmosphere. Your presence was truly appreciated.

It was a blessed evening, and we are deeply grateful to everyone who played a part in making it a success. Thank you for helping us make this event not just a gathering, but a meaningful experience filled with purpose, love, and celebration.

With heartfelt appreciation,
Elite Scholarship Foundation, Inc.
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*HIGHLIGHTS OF THE GALA EVENT TO FOLLOW

01/24/2026

With just ONE WEEK TO GO, we invite you to take a moment to encourage your student(s) to submit their Elite Scholarship Foundation's Scholarship application and share their story with us.

We are truly excited to read the powerful stories of resilience, leadership, growth, and perseverance that students bring to this process. Each application is more than a form; it’s a glimpse into a dream, a journey, and a future we are honored to help support through scholarship.
You sharing this great opportunity could be the nudge a student needs to step forward, be seen, and take hold of an opportunity designed to invest in their potential.

Available Scholarships:

☐ ELITE SCHOLARSHIP (Academic Excellence)
The Elite Scholarship will be awarded to one high-achieving student who embody academic excellence, leadership, and a commitment to serving their community. This scholarship celebrates a student who not only excel in the classroom but also demonstrate initiative, perseverance, and a strong desire to further their education.

☐ BEAUTY FOR ASHES SCHOLARSHIP (Overcome Adversity)
The Beauty for Ashes Scholarship will be awarded to one student who has faced significant life challenges or adversity and emerged with resilience, determination, and hope. This award recognizes individuals who have transformed difficult experiences into personal strength and motivation to pursue higher education.

☐ LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP (First-Generation)
The Legacy Scholarship will be awarded to a first-generation college student who is courageously transforming their dream into reality. This scholar represents the beginning of a new chapter for their family; individual who, through determination and faith, is creating a pathway to higher education where none previously existed.

☐ PHOENIX SCHOLARSHIP (Academic Comeback)
The Legacy Scholarship will be awarded to a student who, like the phoenix, has risen from challenges and setbacks to soar toward new beginnings. This scholarship recognizes one who once struggled academically at the start of their high school journey, but demonstrates resilience, perseverance, and determination to graduate and pursue higher education.

📌 Application Deadline:
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM

📌 Application Link:

01/24/2026

GET READY FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE EVENING!

PASSIONATELY PURSUING PURPOSE: An Evening to Esteem Exemplary Educators Charity Award Gala is almost here and we would be honored to have you celebrate with us!
Your presence will support scholarship opportunities and student, family and educator-focused initiatives through the Elite Scholarship Foundation, helping us continue empowering students and strengthening the families and educators who guide them.

Gala Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026�Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM�Location: The Coral House | Baldwin, NY

Important Notifications:
The deadline to secure your ticket donation is Friday, January 30, 2026.
Table of 10: $1,250 (special savings + perfect for family, friends, or colleagues)

Seats are limited, and we don’t want you to miss your opportunity to be part of this impactful night!

Digital Gala Journal Ad Opportunity:�We’re also excited to offer you a meaningful opportunity to commemorate this special evening by placing an ad in our Digital Gala Journal, which will be shared with all gala guests and supporters. This is a beautiful way to promote your business, honor a loved one, or share a message of congratulations, while directly supporting the mission of the Elite Scholarship Foundation.
Your ad doesn’t just take up space. It helps create lasting impact, strengthens our community, and contributes to scholarship opportunities that uplift the next generation of scholars and the educators who guide them. 💛

PURCHASE TICKET TODAY AND/OR PLACE A JOURNAL AD!
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PURCHASE DIGITAL GALA JOURNAL AD

01/15/2026

We warmly remind you that PASSIONATELY PURSUING PURPOSE: An Evening to Esteem Exemplary Educators is fast approaching. Join us on Sunday, February 22, 2026, from 5:00–9:00 PM at the elegant Coral House in Baldwin, NY for an unforgettable evening of celebration and purpose.

The charity award gala will honor six exceptional educators whose service, leadership, and commitment to excellence continue to shape lives and strengthen our community. Your presence and generosity will help advance scholarship opportunities and educator-focused initiatives through the Elite Scholarship Foundation.

RSVP by securing your ticket today to ensure your place at this distinguished event as seats are limited. A table of 10 is available for $1,250, offering a special savings and a wonderful way to celebrate alongside colleagues, family and friends.

We would be honored to celebrate alongside you.