“I can’t even describe in words, it is really amazing how helpful Mr. She received a letter from Sandra Washington, the director of the program, offering her the scholarship. Sebuharara studied health and wellness with a minor in sociology. “It’s a scholarship that makes a huge difference in the lives of students, it holds them to a higher standard,” Sumbundu said.Ī 2012 graduate of Buffalo State, Divine Sebuharara, said she has benefited significantly from the scholarship. The program started out with four students and has grown to 25 students on an annual basis. Another chart shows that 73 percent of the scholars are females, with the remaining 27 percent being men. In an ethnicity chart of the current Kenzie scholars done by Sumbundu, 58 percent are African-American, 19 percent are multiple ethnicities, 8 percent are Asian American, 7 percent are Latino American/Hispanic, and the following 8 percent is divided between Native Americans and Pacific Islanders. “We settled on anyone intelligible, but I found an interest in African-American and American Indians,” Kenzie said. The scholarship is open for all students coming out of high school with a 90 average or higher, and a minimum of 1,000 on their SAT. The scholarship seeks out students from the following populations: African-American, Latino American/Hispanic, Native American/Pacific Islander, or Asian American. Students are provided with networking opportunities to better the chance of academic achievement through a variety of program activities. Sumbundu shared that students have the privilege of meeting and interacting one-on-one with Kenzie and the program director and administrators of Buffalo State. “This scholarship is part of that future and will be there forever.”Īccording to the extensive research document created by Muhammed Sumbundu, a graduate intern in the president’s office, the scholarship intends to create an experience where a relationship is built around leadership, empowerment and mentoring. “Being a big part of the college for several years, I wanted to do something for the future,” Kenzie said. A $2,400 award is renewable annually, given the students maintain a 3.0 GPA.Īn award of $520 is also granted each semester to scholars who make the Dean’s List. He added an additional scholarship to the 2011-14 academic year. Now retired, Kenzie remains active by doing what he can to improve his scholarship. Kenzie was the chairman of the governing board for Buffalo State from 1982-98. Kenzie Family Presidential Scholarship program was established in 1998, which is awarded to recognize academic achievement, leadership development and community service. Ross B Kenzie speaks at a luncheon for the scholarship he funds for students demonstrating excellence academically, and contributing to the community.
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