The College of Westchester Charitable Foundation (CWCF) honored its 2026 scholarship recipients at its 17th Annual Scholars Recognition Event, celebrating a group of dedicated, high-achieving students.
Supported by donors and community partners, CWCF scholarships help remove financial barriers and allow students to focus on their education and career goals. This year’s recipients represent a diverse group pursuing in-demand fields such as healthcare, business, and technology—many balancing school with work and family responsibilities.
Family, friends, CW Staff and Faculty, and CWCF Board Members gathered as students were recognized not only for academic excellence but also for their leadership and commitment to giving back. CWCF Board Co Presidents emphasized that each scholarship is an investment in students’ futures and in the strength of the community.
As these scholars continue their journeys, they carry forward CWCF’s mission to transform lives through education and opportunity.
Congratulations to this year’s recipients:
Adriana Ramos – The Doris Metzger Miller Datakey Scholarship
Bright Quansah – The Radford Quesada Networking Scholarship
Tatiana Gomez Thorrens – Alumni Scholarship
Maricela Suarez – The Webster Bank Scholarship
Aliyah Joseph – Jeanne Sutkowski Scholarship
Cadesha Johnson – The Audiology Associates of Westchester Scholarship
Shanon Bonner – Mayor Joe Delfino Scholarship
Lucas Lopes – John Nunes Technology Scholarship
Denise Calvin – Justin Stone Memorial Scholarship
Kiss Ayala – CWCF Shining Star Scholarship
Teisis Sanchez – CWCF Shining Star Scholarship
Camille Samuels – CWCF Shining Star Scholarship
Tonia Elvis Scott – CWCF Shining Star Scholarship
Gabrielle Black – CWCF Shining Star Scholarship
Kim Casanova – CWCF Shining Star Scholarship
Amanda Badia – CWCF Shining Star Scholarship