History of Queens Adventist Youth Federation
SMITH AND COLLINS FAMILY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 1982, the Queens Adventist Youth Federation (QAYF) is a youth organization within the Northeastern Conference Youth Department. One of eleven Federations within the areas of New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Boston areas. QAYF has created programs and initiatives that placed a lasting impression on the Queens area. One such ministry is the Smith and Collins Family Memorial Scholarship.
Central to the mission of the Queens Adventist Youth Federation is to empower young men and women with the leadership skills, educational achievement and spiritual fortitude necessary to make a lasting impact on society. We are dedicated to helping the young people in our jurisdiction achieve all the Lord has planned for their lives. Smith and Collins Family Memorial Scholarship is an example of our commitment to that goal through the arena of higher education. In addition, we will provide information for and or facilitate other scholarships, financial education initiatives, college tours, and leadership training.
Smith and Collins Family Memorial Scholarship
Established in 2001, the Elder Harriet C. Smith Memorial Scholarship program was established to benefit high school seniors who plan to attend college as full time students for the fall semester. QAYF suffered a devastating loss with the unfortunate passing of scholarship coordinator Joseph Collins in November 2010. In honor of our fallen soldier the fund was renamed to the Smith and Collins Family Memorial Scholarship Fund. Every year we gave out awards to deserving applicants who went on to make grand achievements.
