Wilfred Crosby Scholarship
Promoting academic excellence and investing in the futures of deserving students from underserved communities.
Honoring Bro. Wilfred Crosby's Legacy
The Wilfred Crosby Scholarship is named in honor of Bro. Wilfred Crosby, [add a sentence or two here about who Bro. Crosby was and why this scholarship bears his name, his years of service, his commitment to education, or his impact on Gamma Rho Chapter].
Each year, the scholarship provides financial assistance to graduating high school seniors in the Greater New Orleans area who are pursuing higher education. Through the continued support of our sponsors and the success of the 17th Community Bridge Builders Golf Tournament, the Foundation expanded the program in 2026 from three awardees to seven, more than doubling our impact.
From Three Awardees Per Year to Seven.
Since 2007, the Westbank Ques Foundation has proudly awarded more than 80 scholarships, continuing our commitment to investing in the future of young men in our community. Through the continued success of this year’s 17th Community Bridge Builders Golf Tournament, we are proud to expand our scholarship awards from three awardees per year to seven awardees this year. Investing in the futures of these deserving students. This program demonstrates our chapter’s commitment to Scholarship, Mentorship, and uplifting the next generation.
Meet Our 2026 Scholarship Recipients
James Burnside
High School: New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy
College Attending: Loyola University New Orleans
Award Amount: $3,500
Kingston Benn
High School: Edna Karr High School
College Attending: Jackson State University
Award Amount: $2,500
Vashaun Coulon
High School: St. Augustine High School
Attending: Southern University A&M
Award: $1,500
Jaedon Phillips
High School: Warren Eastern High School
Attending: St. Olaf College
Award: $1,000
Reese Douglass
High School: St. Augustine High School
Attending: University of Notre Dame
Awared: $1,000
Matthew & Chase Cooper
High School: St. Augustine High School
Attending: Norfolk State University
Attending: Hampton University
Award: $500 Each
Every dollar raised on the course becomes a doorway to a classroom. This expansion of our scholarship program more than doubling the number of students we support is made possible by our sponsors, our golfers, and every supporter of the Westbank Ques Foundation.
Thank you for investing in these young men futures alongside us.
This scholarship is made possible by the Community Bridge Builders Golf Tournament and the generosity of our sponsors and donors.
- Male Graduating high school senior in the Greater New Orleans area
- Have a minimum of 2.0 GPA (On 4.0 Scale)
- Live, Attend School, or Attend Church on the Westbank of New Orleans
- Enrolling in an accredited college, university, or trade program the upcoming Fall
- Completed application form
- Write 700 – 750 Word Essay (Typed and Double Spaced)
- Letter(s) of recommendation
- Meet the Submission Deadline