The Deshon Johnson's College Scholarship Fundraising at Montclair Jazz Festival

The Deshon Johnson's College Scholarship Fundraising at the Jazz Kids Festival 

We at The Deshon Johnson College Scholarship like to thank Mr. Chad Riley for allowing us to partnership with them by sharing their table at the Jazz Kids Festival. 

Here are pictures of Deshon's mother and grandmother supporting the college scholarship by passing out information about the foundation. 

Here are some pictures of the Montclair's Football team raising money for their cause. 

Here are some pictures of  the Montclair Jazz Festival 2013

Here are some pictures of students creative Jazz artwork at its best.

Here is a picture of Deshon Johnson on the Montclair High School wrestling team with his 

fellow team mates in  2006-2007.

Let's work together and support The Deshon Johnson College Scholarship to put a student through college. 

We can pave away for our next future leaders.

Contact Information

You can contact us at:

The Deshon Johnson College Scholarship

225 Ridge wood Avenue
PO BOX 202

Glenridge, NJ 070428

974-432-6463
djcscholarshipfoundation@gmail.com

Mission Statement

Mission Statement

The mission of the Deshon Johnson College Scholarship Foundation and Community Outreach is to keep Deshon’s spirit alive. We are dedicated to raising awareness about public transportation and bus driver’s reckless driving for our communities’ safety. This foundation was established by the family and close friends of Deshon Johnson, who was a 2008 graduate of Montclair High School/2013 college graduate. Deshon was a victim of vehicular homicide by a Coach USA driver operating an NJ Transit bus in Bloomfield, New Jersey on July 18, 2012.  


The Memorial Fund has two purposes: 

The first is to raise awareness concerning the increasing number of bus driver killing’s and also to create and financially participant in projects designed to improve the quality of life and safety for pedestrians.   Endeavoring to become vessels or outlets to parents who lost their child by establishing a bereavement session and support for those that share the same grief who are looking for someone who cares. 

Secondarily, to award an annual college scholarship to a qualified candidate that will meet specific criteria as deemed by the committee.  Deshon’s memory will be rekindled yearly by recognizing a Montclair High School, Kean University, Montclair University or Essex County College student who closely resembles or exemplify the outstanding traits of Deshon during his duration on earth. The scholarship recipient would be defined as an individual striving for harmony, academic distinction, and musical excellence. These award contributions will harmoniously honor Deshon’s memory.