At the end of each spring semester, the Omega Phi Alpha Foundation awards scholarships to actives and alumni who are pursuing higher education degrees.
And this year, the Foundation has awarded four $500 scholarships to the following members to help them further their education.
Emily Herron
Alpha Pi
Emily, Alpha Pi Chapter President, is a compassionate and service-oriented leader currently pursuing undergraduate degrees in Neuroscience and Spanish at West Virginia University. Emily believes that engaging in service opportunities has played a pivotal role in enhancing her ability to empathize with others. This exposure to OPhiA’s diverse service program has broadened her perspective on the prevalent social injustices in the world, fueling a passion and determination to drive impactful change.
Jordan Foster
Alpha
Jordan, Alpha Chapter President, is a dedicated active member who is about to embark on her final year at Bowling Green State University, majoring in Psychology. One of her favorite areas of service is mental health. After she graduates, she aspires to become a therapist, a passion that stems from her personal journey and experiences with OPhiA.
Julia Kirk
Omega
Julia, former Omega Chapter Mental Health Coordinator, recently graduated from Rutgers University with undergraduate degrees in History and English. This fall, she will continue her academic journey at Rutgers University where she will be pursuing a master’s degree in Education. Reflecting on her role as mental health coordinator, Julia shares how her leadership experience has impacted her life as a member. “What I’m most proud of has been partnering with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to bring a campus walk to Rutgers,” says Julia. “I knew I wanted to host an event in memory of Hillary Herskowitz, a Rutgers alum and OPhiA sister we lost to suicide last year. My leadership position has enabled me to create a legacy within our chapter that will continue to prioritize mental health, making sure we do all that we can to support our sisters.”
Wendy Michelle Rangel
Alpha Nu
Wendy, an alumni and former Alpha Nu Chapter President, is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Biology at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. The cardinal principle of leadership has had a profound impact on her life, influencing her educational, research, and professional trajectory. She has blossomed into someone who is confident, professional, and mature. Wendy gives credit to Omega Phi Alpha for the significant amount of personal growth she had during her years at Texas State University.
Join us in congratulating these deserving scholarship recipients. The Omega Phi Alpha Foundation takes great pride in being a part of their educational journey.
If you want to financially support the Pamela McCullough McEwen Memorial Scholarship, you can make a one-time or recurring donation here!
Applications for the 2024 Pamela McCullough McEwen Scholarship Award will open on March 1, 2024. Stay tuned for more information on our social media pages!
About the Pamela McCullough McEwen Scholarship Award
In 2019, the national convention delegation and the trustees renamed the award the Pamela McCullough McEwen Scholarship Award. Pamela gave Omega Phi Alpha more than two decades of her time, talent and expertise at the national level, most of them as vice president of finance or national treasurer.
“The Foundation was a vision of our sister, Pamela McCullough McEwen,” says Susie Larson (Mu). “She wanted to create a culture of giving that would further the mission of Omega Phi Alpha. She worked tirelessly to obtain the 501(c)(3) status. Her vision continues to grow with each donation received.”