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.
Dr. Mary Schmidt Campbell (Spelman's 10th President) - True Blue Award
Marian Jordan, C’67 - Distinguished Alumna Award
Cynthia Cody, C’76 - Community Service Award
We Made the Choice: Continuing the Legacy
Join us virtually, Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 11 a.m. EDT, as we honor Spelman's 10th president, a powerhouse educator and a corporate executive turned ultimate community advocate. If that's not enough, our event will include a conversations on women in leadership, the power of community and lessons for the next generation.
Supporting our fundraiser means we are able to cover 75% of the tuition for junior scholar and 25% tuition a freshwoman scholar.
Past Alumnae Honorees
Distinguished Alumna Award
Helen Smith Price - 2020
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
Robert "Danny" Flanigan - 2020
Jane E. Smith Ed.D - 2019
Anita Bohannon - 2018
Annie J. Moore - 2016
Johnnie Lumpkin Davis - 2016
Trailblazer Award
Tayari Jones - 2020
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