Scholarship - 31st Cares

🎓 The Drs. William and Jacqueline Joyner Scholarship

Investing in the Future. Empowering the Next Generation. 🌟

About the Scholarship

📘 Honoring a Legacy of Leadership & Education

The The Drs. William and Jacqueline Joyner Scholarship was established to celebrate the life, service, and dedication of Dr. Joyner, a visionary leader who believed deeply in the power of education to transform lives. This scholarship supports promising youth in Richmond’s East End by providing the academic and financial resources needed to pursue higher education and long-term success. Through this investment, we honor Dr. Joyner’s legacy of excellence, service, and opportunity.

Purpose of the Scholarship

🎓 Empowering Scholars. Creating Pathways.

The scholarship is designed to:

🌱 Expand access to higher education
💡 Encourage academic achievement
🤝 Provide mentorship and guidance
🎯 Remove financial barriers
🚀 Inspire leadership, service, and community engagement

Every scholar is selected not only for academic promise, but also for character, commitment, and the desire to make a difference.

What Recipients Receive

🎁 A Foundation for Success

Tuition Support
Partial financial assistance applied toward college expenses
Mentorship & Academic Guidance
One-on-one encouragement and support throughout the academic journey
Student Recognition
Celebration and acknowledgment within the 31st Street Cares community
Connection to Future Opportunities
Networking, leadership development, and encouragement to give back

Eligibility Requirements

📝 Are You Eligible to Apply?

Applicants must:

Live within the Richmond region
Demonstrate academic achievement
Maintain a commitment to service or leadership
Submit required application materials
Provide school transcripts and recommendation letters

Application Process

🚀 How to Apply

📄 Complete the online application
✍️ Upload transcript(s)
💬 Submit two letters of recommendation
🧑‍🏫 Write a personal statement
📧 Submit all materials before the posted deadline

2026 Scholarship Recipients

High School Scholarship Recipients

Quentin Athur Atkins

High School: Cristo Rey Richmond High School
Attending: Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C.

Virtuous Victoria Battle

High School: Varina High School
Attending: Delaware State University, Dover,Delaware

Dae’Zarriah Alize Coles

High School: St. Catherine’s School
Attending: Hampton University, Hampton, Virginia

Sanai Azariah Hewlett

High School: Highland Springs High School
Attending: Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia

Past Scholarship Recipients- Receiving Scholarship Supplemental Gift

Jaiden Braxton
Radford University

Kennedy Stone
Old Dominion University

Carson Brown
North Carolina State

Success Stories

🌟 Meet Our Scholars

“Receiving this scholarship helped make my dream of attending college possible. It gave me confidence, support, and a community that believes in me.”
— Scholarship Recipient

Why This Scholarship Matters

Higher education changes lives — and entire families.
Your support:

Opens doors for first-generation college students
Reduces financial obstacles
Builds future leaders
Strengthens our community

❤️ Every Gift Creates a Ripple

🤝 Support the Next Generation

Whether you’re a student, parent, supporter, or community partner, you play a role in empowering tomorrow’s leaders.