Robert Toney Williams' Scholarship

THE ROBERT TONEY WILLIAMS' SCHOLARSHIP FOR BLACK STUDENT EXCELLENCE IN THE ARTS, JOURNALISM, AND COMMUNICATION

 

Message From Executive Director

Michelle Williams-Clark.

 

My Brother Bobby Was A Camera For NBC And Had An Amazing Career. He Was Also A Published Author And An Accomplished Photographer. Most Importantly He Was A Beloved Father, Husband, Brother, Uncle, And Friend. He Will Be Missed Every Day. In His Honor Eastside Youth Coalition Has Created This Scholarship To Be Awarded To One Black Senior Scholar Beginning In 2025. The Robert Toney Williams' Scholarship For Black Student Excellence In The Arts, Journalism, And Communication Will Be Awarded On May 1, 2025.

Robert (Bobby) Williams -
April 5, 1955 -July 18, 2024

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HUGE CONGRATULATION'S TO 

ALIYA JEMAL 

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​​​THE 2026 RECIPIENT OF THE ROBERT TONEY WILLIAMS’ SCHOLARSHIP FOR BLACK STUDENT EXCELLENCE 

 

Aliya embodies everything my Brother represented throughout his extraordinary life. Integrity, Brilliance, perseverance, resilience, service to community, and caring for others. Aliya is graduating from Interlake High School. She will be attending Washinton State University in the fall.  Aliya plans to major in Nursing. Her quote beautifully reflects her focus of serving people through a career in healthcare. Her future is limitless. She will change the world!

 

“My dream of being a nurse comes from my desire to 

to be an advocate for our community and prioritize           

equitable healthcare that honors everyone.”

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