MSASR Community Service Scholarship 

The MSASR Community Service Scholarship, is awarded to high school senior(s) who demonstrate positive impact in scholarship and community involvement, determined through letters of recommendation.

Elijah Alston - 2013 Community Service Scholarship Recipient

Elijah Alston, a resident of Queens, NY, graduated from Robert F. Wagner Secondary School for Arts & Technology.  He is attending Delaware State University majoring in Electrical Engineering.

Elijah has been involved in many community activities including being a member of NAACP Youth.

When discussing what areas of community service/charitable work are most critical, Elijah states: 
"Giving back to after school centers and children's facilities are most critical.  This is because the youth is our future and they need a solid foundation to help them become the world's next doctors, engineers, and other important jobs."
Below is an excerpt from his application essay:
"Many people have allowed their circumstances to identify them.  They have forfeited their individuality and become part of a larger misconception of who and what the young black male is or can be.  I have chosen a different route.  My experiences have only made me a stronger individual, emotionally and academically.  I want to become something and someone in life, such as an engineer or even a career relating to Mathematics.  I am motivated to better myself as a person, and also as a student.  I am encouraged to become more of a leader.  I refuse to become another victim to the life in the projects.  Furthering my education is the only way to break the shackles this environment has placed upon me.  I have worked hard to get into college and make a positive difference that will later positively impact others and my community."
We congratulate Elijah and wish him continued success as he embarks on the next phase of his journey.