On August 27 the Office of Boston Mayor Michelle Wu will host the 2025 First Literacy Scholarship Ceremony at Boston City Hall. The ceremony will celebrate 29 adult learners who were awarded First Literacy Scholarships for the 2025-2026 school year.
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Rising Above: First Literacy Scholars Graduate and Look Ahead to the Future
Graduation marks more than just the end of a school chapter, for First Literacy scholars; it represents triumph over adversity, a renewed sense of purpose, and the beginning of new opportunities. This year, we proudly celebrate six scholars who earned college degrees and certificates despite facing immense challenges.
First Literacy Announces 2024-2025 Tom Brunnick Memorial Scholarship Recipient
First Literacy is proud to announce that Diana has been awarded the 2025 Brunnick Scholarship, an annual award that recognizes outstanding achievements and resilience in the pursuit of higher education.
Twenty-six Adult Learners Honored at Scholarship Ceremony Hosted by the Office of Boston Mayor Wu
On August 15 the Office of Boston Mayor Michelle Wu hosted the 2024 First Literacy Scholarship Ceremony at Boston City Hall. The ceremony celebrated the 26 adult learners who were awarded First Literacy Scholarships for the 2024-2025 school year.
Fleeing Persecution in Uganda, Mother of Two Leaves Career as a Journalist and Earns Degree in Nursing
Bushrah was born in Uganda. A former investigative journalist, Bushrah worked for a prominent television station and faced persecution many times by the Ugandan government. In 2018, she made the difficult decision to leave her family and flee her country to save her life.
Overcoming Tragedy and Hardships: First Literacy Scholars Achieve College Degree
Graduation is a pivotal moment for many adult learners who have overcome great obstacles to pursue their education. As caps are tossed into the air, dreams take flight, and a new chapter begins, filled with possibility and opportunity.