Scholarships at Blue Ridge Boost
At Blue Ridge Boost, we are committed to making our classes affordable and encouraging the participation of underrepresented groups in the field of computer science. While we strive to provide a high-quality educational experience at the lowest price, we are aware that our classes and camps are too expensive for some of the children interested in computing. For that reason, we created three scholarship funds in remembrance of dear friends, three siblings that, unconditionally, loved each other and positively impacted everyone they came in contact with.
Aicha Amira Wade (January 7, 2013 – August 4, 2023)
Marieme Imane Wade (June 2, 2007 – August 4, 2023)
Omar Wade (January 4, 2004 – August 4, 2023)
We met Aicha, Imane, and Omar several years ago. We trained together in Tae Kwon Do at Mountain Kim Martial Arts for five years, going through the belts and taking our black belt test together. The Wade children were role models for us all and always had kind words and smiles for everyone around them. We will never forget the patience and kindness they showed our family over the five years we trained together. Aicha, Imane, and Omar have left an indelible mark on our lives, and for that, we are eternally grateful.
Lives well lived! Love forever.
The Aicha Amira Wade Memorial Scholarship is awarded to three elementary school girls to advance their education in computing. Each award covers full tuition for one or more classes at Blue Ridge Boost.
Girls ages five to ten must submit a completed scholarship application and one letter of recommendation from a teacher.
The Marieme Imane Wade Memorial Scholarship is awarded to three middle school girls to advance their education in computing. Each award covers full tuition for one or more classes at Blue Ridge Boost.
Girls ages ten to fourteen must submit a completed scholarship application and one letter of recommendation from a teacher.
The Omar Wade Memorial Scholarship is awarded to elementary, middle, and high school students from underrepresented groups to advance their education in computing. Each award cover full tuition for one or more classes or camps at Blue Ridge Boost.
To be eligible, students must submit a completed scholarship application and one letter of recommendation from a teacher.