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Wilson’s Image College Scholarship, started in May 2018 and was set up for African American scholars living in North Minneapolis. Throughout the Inner City is where the schools are failing black & brown scholars the most. To receive the scholarship, scholars need to write an essay detailing how they would use their degree to positively impact the social/economic ills & people of North Minneapolis.
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A Minneapolis father and business owner is making a difference, one scholarship at a time. Three years after launching the Wilson Image College Scholarship program, Teto Wilson is still making an impact on the city’s north side.
“My daughter is the reason why I decided to start this scholarship program,” Wilson said. “Watching how she applied for different scholarships – some that she received and some she did not – I just decided ‘What can I do to help make sure our scholars, inner city scholars, are able to get scholarships?”
The barber and owner of Wilson’s Image Barbers and Stylists decided to start his own scholarship program. Wilson paid out the first scholarships himself and the idea quickly gained interest from the community. Business owners, customers and north side residents wanted to get involved.
“Initially I planned on not doing any fundraising. I was just going to let it be just right out of my pocket, “ Wilson said. “Then it just started to grow organically.”
So far, the program has delivered 13 scholarships… Read more
Mission
Wilson’s Image College Scholarship aims to end financial barriers to college for North Minneapolis, African American Scholars. We provide scholarships to freshmen & sophomore college scholars as a way to financially empower & assist them along the path of achieving their educational goals.
I’m proud to introduce some of the recipients of Wilson’s Image College Scholarship
On my left is 2x recipient, Ayo Olagbaju, she’s attending Howard University, majoring in Media/Journalism & Film Comm. To my immediate right is Alaja Miller, she’s attending Minnesota State University At Mankato, majoring in Pediatric Psychology. To my far right is Asata Wright, (2 time recipient) she’s attending Grambling State University, majoring in Business Management.
These beautiful young ladies are extremely bright, quick on their feet, intuitive, charming & on the move. Four years since it’s inception, Wilson’s Image College Scholarship has given out $18,000 to 12 African American Scholars from North Minneapolis. They make me proud to fight the fight for educational/financial equality for my community!
