Scholarship Fundraiser
Alleviating the financial burden for the next generation
In 1977, the annual Scholarship Fundraiser was created to raise money for the chapter’s scholarship fund. Since inception, the cost of tuition for one year rose from $1,800 to now exceeding $25,000. Spelman is proud of its 76 percent graduation rate; however, many young women are unable to reach their post-secondary educational dreams due to lack of finances.
Each year the chapter hosts a power-packed event, with more than 400 in attendance, that is designed to inspire and empower. During this event, the chapter not only awards scholarships, but honors alumnae who have made significant contributions to our community and world.
This year's event: We Made the Choice
Join us virtually, Saturday, November 7, 2020 at 11 a.m. ET, as we honor three distinguished game changers. If that’s not enough, we will tackle racial justice, share powerful alumnae stories of why they made the choice, highlight our sponsors, and have a few surprise guests.
This event allows us to contribute toward our goal of raising $50,0000 to cover up to 50% of the tuition amount for a sophomore scholar and up to 100% tuition for a graduating senior this fiscal year.
Past Alumnae Honorees
Distinguished Alumna Award
J'Aimeka "Jai" Ferrell - 2019
Pamela Cooper - 2018
Dr. Gwendolyn Middlebrooks - 2017
Cathy Hampton - 2016
Stacey Abrams - 2015
Pauline Drake - 2013
Ernestine Miles Mann - 2012
Deirdra Yarbrough - 2011
Virginia T. Dowell - 2010
Alisha Thomas Morgan - 2008
Mary Glenn Forbes - 2008
Marguerite Simon - 2007
LeConyea Butler - 2006
Janet LaRue Foster - 2005
Andrea Lewis - 2004
Community Service Award
Montiel D. Weeks - 2019
Dr. NaTaki Osborne Jelks - 2018
Dr. Kyra Harvey - 2017
Shree Sullivan - 2016
Omelika Kuumba - 2015
Henrietta Jones - 2013
Dr. Fleda Mask Jackson - 2012
Elisabeth Omilami - 2011
Christine King Farris - 2010
Pamela Stephenson - 2009
Sheila Louder - 2008
Dazon Dixon Diallo - 2007
Virginia Hawkins-Stephens - 2006
Bettie Durrah - 2005
Bettieanna Childers Hart - 2004
True Blue Award
Jane E. Smith Ed.D - 2019
Anita Bohannon - 2018
Annie J. Moore - 2016
Johnnie Lumpkin Davis - 2016
Trailblazer Award
Nzinga Shaw - 2016
Special Awards
Erica Tazal - 2016
Rosalind Gates Brewer - 2014
Allegra Lawrence-Hardy - 2014
Jean LaRue Foster Scott - 2014
Eloise Abernathy Alexis - 2014
Cassi Davis - 2014