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Oliver Scholars,
a nonprofit organization serving high-achieving
Black and Latino students, hosted the Fifth Annual
Oliver Scholars Gala, on May 8th, 2018.
At the Gala, Oliver Scholars honored Carmine Di
Sibio, Global Managing Partner for Client Service at
EY, and CNN Anchor Don Lemon, for their industry
achievements. Oliver Scholars also recognized the
graduating class of 2018 and bestowed three scholars
with awards for their achievements in leadership,
service, and scholarship. The evening celebrated
changing lives through the power of education and
was hosted by NBC Rise Actor and Oliver
Scholars Alumna, Shirley Rumierk.
The event took place at Guastavino’s,
located at 409 E 59th Street in New York
City at 6:30 p.m.
Oliver Scholars prepares gifted Black
and Latino students from underserved New York City
communities for success at top independent schools
and prestigious colleges. The organization provides
crucial support for Scholars through highly
competitive programs, and in offering academic,
social, and leadership skills development.
“When a young person demonstrates
ability and potential it is essential to create
access to a path that will foster their
development,” says Chantal Stevens, Interim CEO of
Oliver Scholars. “These young people are the next
generation of thought leaders and trailblazers.
Through our programs, we ensure exceptional students
from New York City are prepared to lead successful
lives.”
Each year, the Oliver Scholars Gala
brings together over 300 philanthropists, activists,
and those who believe that every student in New York
City deserves access to the best educational
resources available. The funds raised by the Gala
support the organization’s comprehensive classes,
workshops, and counseling sessions that prepare
students for the accelerated pace of independent
schools and prestigious colleges.
“The funds raised from the annual
Gala allow us to support these exceptional students
with academic preparation and placement into top
schools,” said Gala Committee Chair Timothy Pope.
“The generosity of the Gala donors helps in
providing these extraordinary Scholars with access
to opportunities they would not have had otherwise.”
Founded in 1984, Oliver Scholars is
distinctive among access programs for its commitment
to providing transition support for the whole
family, developing students’ social-emotional
skills, and instilling an ethos of giving back. The
Oliver experience includes up to 12 years of
one-on-one support – from middle school through
college graduation – after-school and summer
coursework, and pre-career training.
For additional information visit: www.oliverscholars.org
About Oliver Scholars:
Oliver Scholars prepares high-achieving Black and
Latino students for success at the nation’s best
independent schools and colleges. Oliver identifies
talented, under-resourced New York City students and
places them at top schools with robust financial
aid. The Oliver experience includes up to 12 years
of one-on-one support in middle school, high school,
and college, along with after-school and summer
coursework and pre-career training. Oliver Scholars,
a Gold-Level GuideStar nonprofit organization, is
distinctive among access programs for its commitment
to providing transition support for the whole
family, developing students’ social-emotional
skills, and instilling an ethos of giving back.
Nearly 90 percent of Oliver alumni have attended
U.S. News & World Report top 100 colleges, and over
30 percent have attended Ivy League institutions.
Since its founding in 1984, Oliver Scholars has
graduated over 1,000 students. By removing economic
and social barriers to achievement, Oliver Scholars
helps gifted, underserved students achieve their
potential as next generation change-makers,
thought-leaders and trailblazers. For more
information, visit www.oliverscholars.org.
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