About The Qaid Staten Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Qaid Staten Memorial Scholarship Fund provides financial support to deserving students, helping them pursue higher education. Established in memory of Qa’id Staten, who was tragically murdered just before attending Howard University, the scholarship honors his legacy by covering educational expenses like tuition, books, supplies, housing, and educational trips.
The fund was created through a $10,000 donation from Perry N. Blackman and his family in Qaid’s honor. The late Samuel Staten, Sr., Qaid’s father and Business Manager of Laborers’ Local 332, dedicated these funds to a scholarship that would benefit students in need, ensuring Qaid’s memory lives on. Members of the Laborers' District Council of Metropolitan Area of Philadelphia/Baltimore-Washington are encouraged to apply and help spread the word.
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Since 1999, the Samuel Staten, Sr. Charitable Trust has raised over $3.4 million for local charities, showcasing the positive impact of organized labor in our community!