“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela
Nu Iota Omega Chapter in partnership with Ivy Tea Rose, Inc., is committed to the development of youth in our community. In addition to the mentoring programs we participate in, we award three scholarships annually to deserving students. The Connie Joyce Davis Scholarship is awarded to a local African American high school senior who is in good academic standing. The Robin Lynn Young Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a deserving female African-American law student at Florida State University. The THINK HBCU Scholarship is awarded to a local African American male or female student who will be attending a Historically Black College & University. These scholarships are based on academic merit and financial need.
We are thankful for our sponsors and the community at large for supporting our events which in turn, allows us to provide these three scholarships to deserving students.
If you have any questions please contact Scholarship Committee Chair, Kim Johnson, by email NIOScholarships@gmail.com.
Connie Joyce Davis
The Connie Joyce graduated from Ft. Walton Beach High School in 1995 and she graduated from the University of Florida in 1999. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration. Connie Joyce was enrolled at Capella University as a candidate for a Master’s in Business Administration. Connie Joyce worked as a third and fourth grade teacher at J. J. Finley Elementary School in Gainesville, Florida.
Robin Lynn Young
The Robin Lynn Young Scholarship is dedicated in remembrance of Robin Lynn Young. Robin was a dedicated and loyal member of Nu Iota Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® She exemplified all the characteristics of a true Alpha Kappa Alpha woman. She had an enormous spirit.
Think HBCU
Support of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) will be a priority as Alpha Kappa Alpha launches a national campaign, Think HBCU℠ to highlight HBCUs and their contribution to the sorority and society. Through education, engagement and advocacy, HBCUs will be showcased as critical venue for moving students to and through college.