NewsThe Weekly Challenger (St. Petersburg)August 14, 2026Pinellas
Woodson Warriors Scholarship Fund Awards New Scholarships and Honors Graduates
The Woodson Warriors Scholarship Fund held its annual luncheon on May 30, 2026, to welcome a new class of scholarship recipients and honor graduating college seniors. The program, which supports students through financial aid and mentorship, has awarded over $1.3 million in scholarships since its founding in 2019.
Read the full story at The Weekly Challenger (St. Petersburg)Why It Matters
The program provides financial support for higher education to local students, impacting the academic and professional trajectories of dozens of participants annually.
Key Facts
- The Woodson Warriors Scholarship Fund has awarded more than $1.3 million in total support since its inception in 2019.
- The annual scholarship luncheon took place on May 30, 2026, at Eckerd College.
- The program was founded by Jane Bunker and Mason Morfit in partnership with The Woodson African American Museum of Florida.
- Gabrielle Ardoin received the Priscilla Rose McFadden Scholarship.
- Fifteen new scholarship recipients were identified, representing various local high schools and collegiate programs.
- Recipients are pursuing degrees in fields including Nursing, Early Childhood Education, Accounting, Biology, Astrophysics, Communications, and Mechanical Engineering.
Who's Mentioned
organizationThe Woodson African American Museum of Florida“Partner organization”organizationWoodson Warriors Scholarship Fund“Scholarship program provider”personTerri Lipsey Scott“Executive Director of The Woodson”personJane Bunker“Founder of the scholarship program”personMason Morfit“Founder of the scholarship program”personPriscilla Rose McFadden“Namesake of a specific scholarship”