International and Regional

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 2021-2022 recipient was Abbegayle Lane, Delta Pi.

 

The Beppy Rankin Wardrop Scholarship was established by Beppy Rankin Wardrop, Lambda-Brenau University, to benefit members pursuing a master's degree in Higher Education Administration. This scholarship will be available for the first time in the 2023-2024 academic year.


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 2021-2022 recipient was Josephine Sandoval, Alpha Epsilon.

 

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 2021-2022 recipient was Natalie Rapp, Zeta Psi.

 

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 2021-2022 recipients were Caroline LeBlanc, Delta Beta, and Caroline Smolkin, Gamma Delta.

 

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 2021-2022 recipient was Eden Brockman, Alpha Eta.

 

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 2021-2022 recipient was Cecilia Mainzer, Beta Tau.

 

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 2021-2022 recipient was Amanda Saxman, Delta.

 

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. The 2021-2022 recipient was Allison Leyden, Zeta Omicron.

 

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 2021-2022 recipient was Alise Griffin, Gamma Iota.

 

The Caralee Strock Stanard Missouri State Scholarship in November 1988 by an initial gift of $2,000 from Grand Council in memory of Caralee Strock Stanard to create the Caralee Strock Stanard Scholarship and in June 1989 with an initial donation of $1,000 from the St. Louis Alumnae Association in memory of Caralee Strock Stanard to establish the Missouri State Scholarship Fund. In April 2021, the Missouri State Scholarship Fund and the Caralee Strock Stanard Scholarship Fund were combined to provide scholarships to members of any chapter in the state of Missouri or members of any chapter who graduated from a Missouri high school. The 2021-2022 recipient was Alexandra Jostes, Delta Nu.


The North Carolina Lion's Share Scholarship was established in 1989 to benefit members of any chapter in the state of North Carolina. The 2021-2022 recipient was Eleanor Johnson, Beta Upsilon.

 

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 2021-2022 recipients of this scholarship included:

  • Lilye Morrison, Chi
  • Catherine Moorhouse, Zeta Tau
  • Sarah Osborn, Alpha Epsilon
  • Erin Hassenstab, Epsilon Mu
  • Caitlin Cottrell, Gamma Kappa
  • Peyton Moore, Delta Kappa 


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 2021-2022 recipients of this scholarship included:

  • Sarah Wright, Epsilon Chi
  • Rebecca Clem, Delta Alpha
  • Sara White, Eta Xi

 

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 2021-2022 recipient was Hailey Chamberlain, Upsilon.

 

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 2021-2022 recipient was Whitney Choate, Epsilon Omicron.

 

The Gift Mart Scholarship was established to benefit an undergraduate member of Alpha Delta Pi. The 2021-2022 recipient was Abigail Stevens, Beta Iota.

 

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 2021-2022 recipient was Amy Doody, Theta Nu.

 

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 2021-2022 recipient was Savannah Moore, Gamma Mu.

 

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 2021-2022 recipients were Brooke Schlott, Eta Lambda, and Jillian Gray, Zeta Sigma.

 

The Lucille Barksdale and Darwin S. Renner Memorial Scholarship was established by Darwin S. Renner to benefit a member entering her senior year. The 2021-2022 recipients were DeannaJames Bunce, Gamma Omicron, and Claire Dzan, Beta Psi.

 

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 2021-2022 recipient was Elizabeth Marcedes, Eta Phi.

 

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 2021-2022 recipient was Haley Morris, Upsilon.

 

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 2021-2022 recipient was Kendall Tucker, Eta.

 

The Mary Lane Cady Scholarship was established by Mary Lane Cady, Rho—Boston University, for graduate or continuing education study. The 2021-2022 recipient was Shania McAmis, Lambda.

 

The Omicron Chapter Scholarship was established by Omicron Chapter at Duke University as part of the We Believe Campaign. The 2021-2022 recipient was Lacey Schwind, Theta Mu.


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 2021-2022 recipient was Alexandra Cusell, Zeta Omega.

 

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 2021-2022 recipient was Ashlenn Wellbrock, Alpha Eta.


The Suzanne Bowmall Spear Scholarship was established by Suzanne Bowmall Spear, Omicron Duke University as part of the We Believe Campaign. The 2021-2022 recipients were Alexandra Welch, Eta Omega, and Alexis Wood, Theta Gamma.


The Theta Tau Chapter Graduate Scholarship was established in 2020 by the Theta Tau Chapter at the University of Pennsylvania upon their closing. The 2021-2022 recipient was Bonnie Leung, Theta Tau.

 

The Terry Medley Curtis Scholarship is a nationally-competitive scholarship established in 2017 by Terry Medley Curtis, Gamma Rho—Arizona State University. The 2021-2022 recipient was Caroline Helsen, Gamma Delta.

 

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 2021-2022 recipient was Alicia Wittmer, Epsilon Delta.

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Any Fund Match
Gifts to any fund up to $100 will be matched by Sarah Davis-Candeo, Epsilon Psi-Tennessee Tech, up to a total of $1,000.
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Deen Day Sanders Scholarship Match
Gifts to the Deen Day Sanders Scholarship, which is available for members from any chapter in Georgia, will be matched up to $1,000. Thank you to the Greater Atlanta ADPi Alumnae Association and members for this match!
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Letson Family Returning Professional Scholarship Match
Gifts to the Letson Family Returning Professional Scholarship, which benefits alumnae who completed their last degree at least five years ago, will be matched up to $4,000 by Dianne Liston Letson, Alpha Alpha-Colorado, and Laura Letson, Beta Psi-Kentucky.
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$8,500
Sophronia's Gift Challenge
Help the gift count climb and unlock bonus gifts towards our Day of Giving totals! At 500 gifts, a $1,000 Day of Giving bonus will be unlocked. At 1,000 gifts, a $2,500 Day of Giving bonus will be unlocked. And in honor of our 171st anniversary, 1,710 gifts will unlock a $5,000 Day of Giving bonus. Thanks to Claire Brown Gwaltney, Beta Omega-Auburn; Ellen Long Liston, Alpha Kappa-Tennessee, Knoxville; Jenni Hancock Moscardelli, Alpha Kappa-Tennessee, Knoxville; and Beppy Rankin Wardrop, Lambda-Brenau for these challenge gifts!
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Beppy Rankin Wardrop Scholarship for Higher Education Administration Match
Beppy Rankin Wardrop, Lambda-Brenau, will match up to $2,500 in gifts to the Beppy Rankin Wardrop Scholarship for members pursuing a master’s degree in Higher Education Administration.
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Global Education Fund Match
Renee Bailey Iacona, Delta Upsilon-Tennessee, Martin, will match all gifts up to $3,000 to the Global Education Fund, which benefits members pursuing education and leadership training opportunities offered through global studies programs.
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$95,000
Mary's Milestone Mission
Generous anonymous donors have issued a challenge: reaching $100,000 in gifts will unlock a Day of Giving bonus of $20,000. Then, reaching $150,000 in gifts will unlock a Day of Giving bonus of $25,000. Finally, reaching $300,000 in gifts will unlock a $50,000 Day of Giving bonus. You can keep track of progress towards these goals on the Challenges page – this challenge counts gifts during the event but will not include matching gifts rewards that have been earned.
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Whitehead Sisters' Scholarship Showdown
It's time for a showdown! The scholarship that has the largest number of donors between 2-4 p.m. EDT will receive a bonus $1,000 reward thanks to Barbie Whitehead, Rho-Boston. This match is in honor of Whitehead family ADPi members Catherine Webster Whitehead, Eta Nu-St. Louis; Rebecca Whitehead Miller, Alpha Zeta-Southern Methodist; Karin Whitehead Hendrick, Beta Psi-Kentucky; Barbie Whitehead, Rho-Boston; Suzanne Whitehead, Beta Psi-Kentucky, Eta Nu-St. Louis; Adrianne Whitehead Jouet, Eta Nu-St. Louis; Catherine Hendrick, Beta Nu-Georgia; and Savannah Miller, Beta Epsilon-South Carolina.
Rank Prize Fund Designation Donors
1 $1,000 Laura Jernigan Espensen Scholarship 12
2 Zeta Chi Scholarship 8
3 Melissa Case Dupee Scholarship 7
4 Darcy and Darren Scrimpshire Scholarship 4
5 Dawn Victor-Herring Scholarship 4
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