A Life of Leadership, Service, and Enduring Legacy
Dr. Solomon Wallace devoted more than five decades to education, youth development, housing, mentoring, and charitable service. As an engineer, veteran, humanitarian, and internationally respected Masonic leader, he spent his life creating opportunities for young people, strengthening families, and building institutions that continue to serve communities today.
His legacy is rooted in faith, responsibility, and service — values that shaped every chapter of his life and continue to inspire the mission of this scholarship program.
Who Is Dr. Solomon Wallace
Born in Raleigh, North Carolina, Dr. Solomon Wallace developed the values of perseverance, hard work, faith, and community responsibility at an early age. He pursued his education at Shaw University, where he studied engineering, and later continued his studies through the continuing education program at the City College of New York.
He proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War and went on to build a distinguished professional career as an engineer with the Mayer Malbin Company on Long Island, New York. Throughout his life, he was known for professionalism, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
Leadership and Community Impact
Dr. Wallace believed that leadership should produce real and lasting change in people’s lives. His work reflected that belief through meaningful contributions to education, family support, youth development, and community building.
His lasting accomplishments include:
Prince Hall Day Care Center
Helping establish quality early childhood education opportunities for working families.Camp Eureka
Creating leadership and educational experiences for underserved youth through summer enrichment and mentorship.Prince Hall Plaza Senior Housing
Leading the development of a 97-unit affordable senior housing community that now bears his name.Scholarship Development
Expanding access to education through scholarships and youth mentoring initiatives.“Saving the African American Male: From Cradle to College”
Championing mentorship, educational achievement, and personal development for young men through Scottish Rite initiatives.
Prince Hall Masonic Leadership
Dr. Wallace joined Samson Lodge No. 65 in New York in 1964. His leadership quickly became evident, and he was elected Worshipful Master in 1968.
He later served as:
Most Worshipful Grand Master
Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of the State of New York
1983–1995
His twelve-year administration remains one of the longest and most influential in the history of the Grand Lodge. During his leadership, he:
Modernized Grand Lodge operations
Expanded scholarship and educational programs
Strengthened youth leadership initiatives
Increased community outreach
Advanced organizational planning and financial stewardship
Encouraged greater civic engagement throughout Prince Hall Freemasonry
In 2006, Dr. Wallace was elected Sovereign Grand Commander of the United Supreme Council, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Prince Hall Affiliation, Northern Jurisdiction. He became the first New Yorker in more than one hundred years to serve in this distinguished office.
His administration emphasized:
Youth leadership
Education
Family support
Community partnerships
Leadership development
Mentorship
Vision
To empower the next generation of leaders through educational opportunity, mentorship, leadership development, and community service, honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Solomon Wallace and his unwavering commitment to faith, education, and civic responsibility.
Mission
The Dr. Solomon Wallace Legacy Scholarship Fund exists to empower future leaders through educational opportunity, community service, leadership development, and financial assistance. Inspired by the life and legacy of Dr. Solomon Wallace, Past Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of the State of New York, the Fund invests in students whose character, academic achievement, and commitment to serving others reflect the timeless principles of Faith, Hope, Charity, Integrity, and Brotherhood.
Legacy Statement
Dr. Solomon Wallace believed that education creates opportunity, leadership creates change, and service creates lasting impact. Through this scholarship program, his vision lives on in every student who chooses to learn, to lead, and to serve.
Continuing the Legacy
The Dr. Solomon Wallace Legacy Scholarship Program carries forward these principles by investing in students who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership potential, integrity, and a commitment to serving others.
Sponsored by New Day Community Development Corporation, the program provides:
Renewable four-year scholarships
Leadership development
Mentoring
Community engagement opportunities
These investments are designed to prepare future leaders for meaningful careers and lives of service.
The Power of Donor Support
Your support is world-changing.
Every scholarship awarded in Dr. Wallace’s name helps open a door for a student with promise, purpose, and potential. Every gift strengthens a future leader. Every contribution extends a legacy of service that reaches beyond one life and into generations to come.
When donors invest in this program, they help:
Remove financial barriers to education
Support students with strong character and leadership potential
Create mentorship and growth opportunities
Build stronger families and communities
Carry forward a legacy of faith, education, and service
Your generosity does more than fund scholarships — it helps shape lives, uplift communities, and continue a mission that transforms the future.
NDCDC is proud to support dreamers working toward academic success through our scholarship program. While applications for the 2026–2027 school year are now closed, new opportunities will be posted on our website and social media pages. Be sure to follow us and stay connected so you don’t miss future updates.
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