Major Specific
The Amanda Beth Castellone Scholarship for Music Performance was established by Debbie Roeber Castellone, Gamma Tau—University of Vermont, in honor of her daughter Amanda Beth Castellone, Omega Alpha—Alumnae Initiate, to benefit members pursuing a degree in music performance. The 2020-2021 recipient was Abbegayle Lane, Delta Pi—Ripon College.
The Betty L. Miller Scholarship for Math, Math Education, and Chemical Engineering Majors was established by Karen Galentine, Alpha Upsilon—West Virginia University, in honor of "Aunt Betty" Miller, Alpha Upsilon—West Virginia University, to benefit members pursuing a degree in math, math education or chemical engineering. The 2020-2021 recipient was Allison Dennehy, Gamma Tau—University of Vermont.
The Global Education Fund for Global Studies Education was established by Renee Bailey Iacona, Delta Upsilon—University of Tennessee, Martin, to benefit members in the pursuit of education and leadership training opportunities offered through global studies programs. The 2020-2021 recipient of this scholarship was Lynsie Grant, Eta Lambda—Albright College.
The Joan Reisch Boddie Scholarship for Studies in STEM was established in 2017 by Joan Reisch Boddie, Beta Pi—University of Cincinnati, to benefit members pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math related field. The 2020-2021 recipients were Kennedy Freeman, Beta Sigma—Mercer University and Caroline Smolkin, Gamma Delta—University of Miami.
The Laura Jernigan Espensen Scholarship was established in spring 2021 by Laura Jernigan Espensen, Epsilon Beta—Texas A&I University, to benefit members from chapters in Texas pursuing a degree in elementary education. This scholarship will be available to be awarded for the first time in the 2022-2023 school year.
The Maxine U. Blake Journalism Award was established by Alpha Delta Pi Sorority in honor of Maxine Blake, Grand President Emeritus, to benefit junior or senior members majoring in journalism or for graduate members in an accredited journalism program. The 2020-2021 recipient of this scholarship was Taylor Korte, Kappa—Samford University.
The Renee Bailey Iacona Scholarship for Science, Math, or Technology Majors was established in 2014 as part of the We Believe Campaign by Renee Bailey Iacona, Delta Upsilon—University of Tennessee, Martin, to benefit members pursuing a degree in math, science, or technology related field. The 2020-2021 recipient of this scholarship was Callie Lane, Delta Phi—University of Missouri, Kansas City.
Geographic
The Anne Veale Pogson Scholarship was established in 1994 by Gladys Watford in honor of her niece Anne Veale Pogson, Alpha Zeta—Southern Methodist University, recognizing Anne's many years of dedicated service as an alumna and as Grand Vice President of Alumnae on Grand Council. This scholarship is to benefit members of any chapter in the state of Texas. The 2020-2021 recipient of this scholarship was Caroline LeBlanc, Delta Beta—Lamar University.
The Deen Day Sanders Scholarship was established in 2017 by the Greater Atlanta Alpha Delta Pi Alumnae Association to benefit members of any chapter in the state of Georgia. This scholarship will be available to be awarded for the first time during the 2021-2022 school year.
The Hoyt-Jolley Foundation Scholarship was established in 1996 by the Ruth R. Hoyt-Anne H. Jolley Foundation to benefit members of any chapter in the states of Florida or Georgia. The 2020-2021 recipient of this scholarship was Elaine Belenguer, Epsilon Omega—Jacksonville University.
The Missouri State Scholarship was established in 1989 by the St. Louis Alumnae Association in memory of Caralee Strock Stanard to benefit members of any chapter in the state of Missouri or members of any chapter who graduated from a Missouri high school. This scholarship is currently awarded thanks to supplemental funds from the general scholarship fund. This fund was established long before the minimum endowment level was raised to $25,000. An additional $21,074 would allow this fund to stand on its own. The 2020-2021 recipient of this scholarship was Jolie Quinn, Gamma Mu—Missouri State University.
The North Carolina Lion's Share Scholarship was established in 1989 to benefit members of any chapter in the state of North Carolina. The 2020-2021 recipient of this scholarship was Anna Gregg, Beta Iota—Queens University of Charlotte.
General
Our General Scholarship Fund is the Virginia T. Cooney Scholarship Fund, established in 2000 by an estate gift from Virginia T. Cooney, Alpha Tau—Syracuse University. This fund provides nationally-competitive scholarships for undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education, as well as supplement the awards from other scholarship funds. The 2020-2021 recipients of this scholarship included:
- Caitlin Cottrell, Gamma Kappa—West Virginia Wesleyan College
- Stefanie Norris, Epsilon Chi—Longwood University
- Sarah Osborn, Alpha Epsilon—University of Nebraska, Lincoln
The 150th Anniversary Scholarship was established by Alpha Delta Pi Sorority to commemorate its 150th anniversary in 2001 for the benefit of members pursuing graduate or continuing education studies in any health field. The 2020-2021 recipients of this scholarship included:
- Emily Hatchett, Beta Sigma—Mercer University
- Annie-Lori Joseph, Eta Upsilon—Wake Forest University
- Bonnie Leung, Theta Tau—The University of Pennsylvania
- Meghan McTavish, Beta Epsilon—University of South Carolina
The Berit Henriksen Carter Scholarship was established by the Charitable Remainder Trust of Berit Henriksen Carter, Beta Lambda—Brooklyn College of the City University of New York, to benefit undergraduate members. The 2020-2021 recipient of this scholarship was Lauren Lattier, Omega—Louisiana State University.
The Betty Clapsaddle Riley Scholarship for Graduate or Continuing Education was established in 1991 in memory of Betty Clapsaddle Riley, Gamma Kappa—West Virginia Wesleyan College, for an alumna who completed her last degree or college enrollment at least five years ago to acquire marketable skills or upgrade her professional goals. The 2020-2021 recipient of this scholarship was Molly Wilkins, Beta Sigma—Mercer University.
The Caralee Strock Stanard Scholarship was established in memory of Caralee Strock Stanard to benefit members during their junior or senior year. The 2020-2021 recipient of this scholarship was Kaitlin Hutchinson, Delta Pi—Ripon College.
The Gift Mart Scholarship was established to benefit an undergraduate member of Alpha Delta Pi. The 2020-2021 recipient of this scholarship was Megan Leben, Epsilon Pi—Georgia Southern University.
The Gus and Ernestine Medley Memorial Scholarship is a nationally-competitive scholarship established in 2012 by Terry Medley Curtis, Gamma Rho—Arizona State University, in memory of her parents. The 2020-2021 recipient of this scholarship was Ashley Christman, Epsilon Nu—Ashland University.
The Kathryn M. Strong Graduate Fellowship was established in 1985 with an estate gift from Kathryn McKee Strong, Alpha Alpha—University of Colorado, to benefit members pursuing graduate education. The 2020-2021 recipient of this scholarship was Pooja Shah, Gamma Phi—East Tennessee State University.
The Letson Family Returning Professional Scholarship was established in 2019 by Dianne Liston Letson, Alpha Alpha—University of Colorado, and Laura Letson, Beta Psi—University of Kentucky, to benefit alumnae seeking to acquire marketable skills or upgrade their professional goals, having completed their last degree at least five years ago.
The Linda Yarnell O’Brian Scholarship is a nationally-competitive scholarship established in 2016 by Linda Yarnell O'Brian, Chi—Wittenberg University. The 2020-2021 recipients of this scholarship were Clarie Dzan, Beta Psi—University of Kentucky and Elizabeth Lyons, Epsilon Delta—Western Kentucky University.
The Lucille Barksdale and Darwin S. Renner Memorial Scholarship was established by Darwin S. Renner to benefit a member entering her senior year. The 2020-2021 recipients of this scholarship were Carson Moore, Beta Tau—University of Akron and Delaney Besse, Beta Tau—University of Akron.
The Marilyn Mayer Long Chapter Officer Scholarship was established by Marilyn Mayer Long, Epsilon—Sophie Newcomb College, for the benefit of a chapter officer during her junior or senior year. The 2020-2021 recipient of this scholarship was Anabel Cordano, Eta Upsilon—Wake Forest University.
The Mary Currier Allen Scholarship was established in honor of Mary Currier Allen, past Grand Vice President of Collegiate Chapters to benefit members in their junior or senior year. The 2020-2021 recipient of this scholarship was Emily Oades, Tau—University of Kansas.
The Mary Kelly Shearer Scholarship is a nationally-competitive scholarship established in 1988 by Mary Keller Shearer, Pi—Iowa State University, whose home in Ames, Iowa served as Executive Office when she served as Executive Secretary. The 2020-2021 recipient of this scholarship was Angelle Dartez, Theta Phi—University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
The Mary Lane Cady Scholarship was established by Mary Lane Cady, Rho—Boston University, for graduate or continuing education study. The 2020-2021 recipient of this scholarship was Morgan Tropf, Beta Tau—University of Akron.
The Ruth Pretty Palmer Scholarship is a nationally-competitive scholarship established in 1998 in memory of Ruth Pretty Palmer, Sigma—University of Illinois, by friends, family, and the Trustees of the Foundation. The 2020-2021 recipient of this scholarship was Sydney Lenthall, Epsilon Psi—Tennessee Tech University.
The Stephanie Bauer Daniel Scholarship for Leadership Consultants was established by Stephanie Bauer Daniel, Gamma Phi—East Tennessee State University, to benefit current and former leadership consultants. The 2020-2021 recipient of this scholarship was Carley Chatterly, Theta Gamma—Sonoma State University.
The Theta Tau Chapter Graduate Scholarship will be available to be awarded for the first time in the 2021-2022 school year.
The Terry Medley Curtis Scholarship is a nationally-competitive scholarship established in 2017 by Terry Medley Curtis, Gamma Rho—Arizona State University. The 2020-2021 scholarship recipient was Tanner Petty, Delta Upsilon—University of Tennessee, Martin.
The Virginia Rosenberg Stafford Scholarship was established by Virginia Rosenberg Stafford, past Grand President, for the benefit of members serving as international officers, committee members, or advisory board members. The 2020-2021 recipient of this award was Abigail Bratton, Epsilon Omicron—Murray State University.
