Rev. Julian A. Taylor Scholarship Fund
Whether he was instigating Biblical competitions from the pulpit, encouraging his parishioners at the Macedonia Baptist Church to visit other churches to speak about what it was like to be a negro in the 1960s, or walking Valley main streets persuading merchants to hire African-Americans, the Reverend Dr. Julian A.Taylor always had his life's mission in mind: to reach young African-Americans and encourage them to pursue their education and lifelong learning.
"He was very persuasive and encouraging; very much interested in education and civil rights. He influenced so many."
And that continues today thanks to the Julian A. Taylor Scholarship Fund, established in 1981 by many of his benefactors who were passionate about honoring the lifelong scholar, pastor of 42 years, community activist and civil rights leader who started an NAACP chapter in the 1940s.
The Fund is designed to recognize African-American students in grades three through 11 as J.A.T scholars. It also awards a $5,000 scholarship annually to a graduating African-American senior at Ansonia High School with the highest grade point average.
"We know that by entrusting the fund to the Foundation, Dr.Taylor's legacy will continue to motivate and aid young scholars in Ansonia, affecting our great grandchildren's generation and beyond," says Evelyn Lindsey, Chairperson of the Fund Committee.
To make a tax-deductible contribution to this fund, please complete the secure, online credit card form below:
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