Thank you for your inquiry of the K.E.D. scholarship in memory of Kevin E. Donovan (Co-Founder of Urban Professionals of WNY).
The 2026 Scholarship application is now OPEN! This year we will be selecting THREE winners, each receiving $1000!! All applications successfully submitted by the due date will receive notification of your submission via email.
Click Here to apply!
Please direct all questions to urbanprofessionalswny@gmail.com.
The deadline is TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2026
Good Luck!!!
Winners should anticipate to be notified on July 15, 2026.
Past winners are not eligible.
Congratulations to our 2025 UP Scholarship Recipients
$1000 Scholarship Recipients
Arianna Carrion, Global Concepts Charter School
Gionni Zelasko, Saint Joseph’s Collegiate Institute
$500 Scholarship Recipients
Izeal Bullock, Fredrick Law Olmstead
Nile Burgin, Buffalo Academy of Sacred Heart
Corey Herring, Saint Joseph’s Collegiate Institute
Kendall Olden, Nardin Academy
Dakari Sawyers, Canisius High School
Congratulations to our 2024 UP Scholarship Recipients
Kia Lewis
Attending Canisius University, Kia Lewis, who would like to specialize in curriculum development and instructional design in order to create engaging and effective learning experiences for students.
Congratulations!!!
Shainna Overstreet
An aspiring clinical mental counselor, Shainna Overstreet, is committed to making a positive impact in mental health care by addressing systemic barriers and empowering individuals to lead healthier and more fulfilling lives. She is one of our 2024 Scholars who would like to focus on the neediest in our community.
Congratulations!!