The recipient of the 2021 Emma L. Cunningham Memorial Scholarship is Aliyah Silvera from Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence & Equity.
Excerpt from Aliyahâs essay: "Having to experience so much at such a young age I grew to become even more determined and resilient. At the age of 16 I am now graduating high school and I feel very accomplished with myself and everyday I wake up with the mindset that I will push through anything that comes my way. I'm filled with ambition and I believe this makes me stand out..."
Attending
Monroe College, Bronx, NY
Major: Criminal Justice
