Success In Education Scholarship To Honor James W. Smith
The James W. Smith Scholarship Fund (in memory of Jimmy) was established in February 2001 and consists of committee members representing various churches. Jimmy was known as a mentor, friend, percussionist and private drum instructor to many. He participated in various community activities (churches, ensembles, Ebony Fashion Fair-Des Moines and Waterloo) and his music was instrumental throughout the State of Iowa.
There are two community efforts sponsored each year: the first one in April and the second one in August (at which time the scholarship committee presents an award certificate to the recipient). Due to COVID, the scholarship fund has had fundraiser rallies. Each year, we have awarded on average two scholarships. During the past school year there were two (2) scholarships awarded. To date, there have been fifty-six (58) scholarships awarded, bringing the total to $29,000.00.
In honor of Jimmy’s love for music and commitment to the education of youth, a $500 scholarship will be awarded annually to a Waterloo/Cedar Falls and Des Moines, Iowa graduating high school senior or college undergraduate to assist them in furthering their education at an accredited college, community college, junior college or university. Preference will be given to high school seniors.
The James W. Smith Scholarship Fund (in memory of Jimmy) was established in February 2001 and consists of committee members representing various churches. Jimmy was known as a mentor, friend, percussionist and private drum instructor to many. He participated in various community activities (churches, ensembles, Ebony Fashion Fair-Des Moines and Waterloo) and his music was instrumental throughout the State of Iowa.
There are two community efforts sponsored each year: the first one in April and the second one in August (at which time the scholarship committee presents an award certificate to the recipient). Due to COVID, the scholarship fund has had fundraiser rallies. Each year, we have awarded on average two scholarships. During the past school year there were two (2) scholarships awarded. To date, there have been fifty-six (58) scholarships awarded, bringing the total to $29,000.00.
In honor of Jimmy’s love for music and commitment to the education of youth, a $500 scholarship will be awarded annually to a Waterloo/Cedar Falls and Des Moines, Iowa graduating high school senior or college undergraduate to assist them in furthering their education at an accredited college, community college, junior college or university. Preference will be given to high school seniors.
