GFDD Joins Forces with the Consulate in New York to Present The Meritorious Student Award Ceremony

As part of its mission to promote academic excellence within the Dominican community, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) joined forces with the Consulate of the Dominican Republic in New York to present “The Meritorious Student Award” ceremony, which acknowledges outstanding student achievement.

The 2012 ceremony took place at the Sheppard Hall of City College (CCNY) on Friday, June 15th. The event commemorated the scholastic accomplishments of over two hundred students, and was attended by over 800 people.

The initiative has been sponsored by the Presidency of the Dominican Republic for the last 16 years to promote academic success among students of Dominican descent attending schools in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. Recipients of
the award must possess a grade point average between 95 and 100, and must participate in a variety of school related activities.

GFDD was pleased to be part of this outstanding initiative and looks forward to partnering with the Consulate of the Dominican Republic in New York to realize other programs that encourage scholastic achievement among students of Dominican origin here in the United States.

Related link:
http://portal.consuladord-ny.org/