Troy E. Quinn (TEQ) Scholarship Fund is the inaugural educational initiative established by W3PV, Inc. in its efforts to support continued access to quality education at our Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). This scholarship program housed at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland, designated a “National Treasure” by the National Trust for Historic Places, will assist deserving students to claim their rightful place on the continuum of higher education obtainment and economic impact. The fund directly addresses the need for many students that have an outstanding of less than $1000 for their tuition in the form of gap scholarships. In the coming years, it is our desire to assist prospective high schools students with cost associated with application fees for community colleges and universities.
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Floyd E. Taliaferro, III, and Jack Dennis Scholarship Fund
The Floyd E. Taliaferro, III, and Jack Dennis Scholarship Fund was established to honor the enduring legacy of mentorship, service, and principled leadership exemplified by Floyd E. Taliaferro, III, and Jack Dennis at Morgan State University. Founded by Annette Wedderburn and Weyden Wedderburn, the fund reflects a deliberate commitment to translating gratitude and respect for transformative mentorship into tangible educational opportunity. At its core, the scholarship recognizes the profound impact that trusted guidance, high expectations, and consistent support can have on students’ academic trajectories and life outcomes.
The founders have pledged $20,000 over a four-year period toward this initiative, with an initial contribution of $2,500 already made. Each year, up to $5,000 in scholarships will be awarded to students matriculating at Morgan State University, reinforcing the belief that financial support, when paired with institutional excellence, can serve as a powerful catalyst for student persistence and success. The fund is designed not as a one-time gesture, but as a sustained investment in students who embody promise, resilience, and leadership potential.
This scholarship fund also serves as a call to collective stewardship. Individuals who have benefited from Mr. Taliaferro’s counsel, mentorship, and unwavering support are encouraged to extend that legacy by contributing to the fund, thereby ensuring that future generations of Morgan State students can access the same guidance and opportunity. Through shared commitment and generosity, the Floyd E. Taliaferro, III, and Jack Dennis Scholarship Fund advances a living legacy.
Marvin J. Bazemore Scholarship Fund
The Marvin J. Bazemore Scholarship Fund honors the life and legacy of Marvin J. Bazemore, whose enduring commitment to education, brotherhood, and service left an indelible mark on the Newark community. A proud alumnus of St. Benedict’s Preparatory School (Class of 1983), Marvin embodied the school’s core values of discipline, faith, leadership, and community throughout his life. These formative principles shaped both his personal journey and his lifelong dedication to uplifting young men from underserved communities.
Rooted deeply in Newark, Marvin emerged as a respected community leader and activist who understood education as both a vehicle for individual advancement and a catalyst for collective empowerment. His leadership was defined not by visibility, but by consistency—through mentorship, advocacy, and service grounded in responsibility and care for future generations. He lived the ideals of Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, and Uplift as daily practice, demonstrating that authentic leadership is expressed through action, integrity, and compassion.
Established in his honor, the Marvin J. Bazemore Scholarship Fund provides financial support to students attending St. Benedict’s Preparatory School, ensuring that Marvin’s commitment to access, opportunity, and community transformation continues to shape lives. Through this fund, his legacy endures—not only in memory, but in the educational pathways opened for young scholars who will carry forward his vision of service-driven leadership and collective uplift.