The Washington family created the scholarship fund
Jernisha L. Moss (center left) and Preston Conner Jr. (center right) won the Coley M. Washington Scholarship at Allen University.
to honor Coley Washington’s enduring commitment to education. With a daughter and grandson also among Allen University alumni, the family emphasized the importance of giving back to the institution that shaped three generations of their family.
“It was only fitting to establish a scholarship that not only honors our mother’s lifelong belief in education, but also helps others begin their post-graduate lives on solid footing,” said Jacqueline
Washington during the ceremony.
Allen University faculty, staff, and students expressed deep gratitude to the Washington family for their generosity and continued support of student success.
The Coley M. Washington Scholarship Fund stands as a testament to one woman’s legacy and a beacon of hope for future Allen University graduates striving to achieve their dreams.
