About Us
A Brief History
In 2019 a silent auction of Jane Bunker’s paintings raised $43,000. Scholarships ranging from $3,000 to $5,000 were awarded to ten scholars, and $250 for books and supplies was awarded to seven additional scholars.
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for a complete portfolio of her work
In 2020, during the pandemic, we re-awarded $49,000 to 10 returning scholars.
In 2021 we awarded $137, 000 to 11 returning and 19 new scholars.
In 2022 we awarded $200,000 in college scholarships to 30 returning and 11 new scholars.
In 2023 we awarded $250,000 in college scholarships to 30 returning and 20 new scholars. We also are celebrating the graduation of ALL of our alpha class of Woodson Warriors!
In five years this project has grown substantially thanks to the contributions from many generous individual donors as well as from the Milkey Family Foundation, the Tampa Bay Rays, BayCare, Healthy Start, Premier Eye Care and Valspar/Copperheads Charities, Inc.
Jane Bunker,
Founder Woodson Warriors Scholarships
woodsonscholarships.com
Recent Press
The Catalyst 2022
The Tampa Bay Times
the 2019 Woodson Warriors
Amya Ellison
To be a Woodson Warrior to me, means that we have such an extensive group of support, hope and faith following us throughout our lives. Not just from parents but from everyone at the museum, from each other, even from those at the original award ceremony! At my graduation last year, one of the dignitaries on stage that I shook hands with after receiving my diploma very quickly stated,
Aniyah Willis
Being a Woodson Warrior, to me, means being resilient in everything I do. A Woodson Warrior is someone who has faced obstacles but is able to achieve greatness through it all. I am beyond grateful to be a known as a Woodson Warrior. We are fierce, we are powerful, humble, and extraordinary. We willdo all we can for the legacy of Dr. Carter G. Woodson and everyone before and after us.
Charnecia Cummings
To me being a Woodson Warrior means I know I’ll always have a support system and that I’ll always know I’ll have someone I can turn to and depend on. Being a Woodson Warrior means the world to me and more. I couldn’t be more grateful.
Chandrahasa Srinivasa
To me being a Woodson Warrior means to never give up no matter the adversity. It means to be able to share that same strength, courage, and determination with as many people as you can. It means to make an impact on this world for the better.
Demetrius Williams
I'm so proud to be a Woodson Warrior. I am so grateful for the financial aid it gave me last year and grateful for even more financial aid that will help buy books and pay for my cost of attendance this upcoming year. None of the Woodson Warriors go to University of Miami besides me, so to be a Woodson Warrior for me means having college friends away from college. Having a group
Diamond Scrivens
I'm beyond grateful to be a Woodson Warrior. Being a Woodson Warrior has molded me into the young adult I am today. Freshman year wasn't easy but I had constant reminders from my Woodson family to continue to strive. And for that I'm forever grateful. When I didn't have the motivation, you gave it to me.You have worked very hard for me and I believe the only way I can possibly pay
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Available Oil Paintings by Jane Bunker
These paintings and all those on the website janebunkerartist.com are available by contacting the artist Jane Bunker, janewbunker@gmail.com, 505.577.8018.
All proceeds from these sales go directly to the scholarship fund.
Buyers are responsible for shipping costs.
DONATIONS TO THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Donations of all sizes are welcome.
By PayPal or credit card go to https://woodsonmuseum.org/support
By check payable to
Woodson Museum
Write "Scholarships" on the memo line.
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