Mayor Joe Delfino Scholarship

The 2023 recipient of the Mayor Joe Delfino Scholarship is Destiny Crooks. Destiny is pursing her Bachelor's degree in Business Administration.

"My mother always told me that education was key, that it would better my life in the future and the future of my children. Applying for this scholarship is just another way of showing my determination and dedication to my future, and I know my mother would be proud because I am putting in the work to improve my life."

This award was created in 2009 to honor friend to CW, former Mayor Joseph Delfino for his fine work and tremendous support of the college. Education for today’s youth has always been a passion of Mayor Delfino’s: “I am all about the kids, about education, taking care of the younger members of our community.”

Since CW and former Mayor Delfino have a long, collaborative relationship that goes back more than 30 years, it seemed fitting that an award be created in his honor and is granted annually. The successful recipient must be a White Plains High School student currently attending CW, and most importantly, they must embody Mayor Joe’s spirit of giving.