2020 Finer Womanhood Scholarship recipients announced
Updated: Jul 7, 2021
"Finer Womanhood" is a founding principle of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Described as "distinguishing characteristics of a woman, one superior in kind, quality, or appearance; marked by or affecting elegance or refinement," this year's scholarship recipients were asked to consider what this important principle means to them as part of their application.
This year's 2020 Finer Womanhood Scholarship recipients are:
Lisbeth R. Aguilar-Caniz
Graduated from George Wythe High School
Matriculating at Virginia Commonwealth University
Pursuing nursing
Malia Chavis
Graduated from Richmond Community High School
Matriculating at George Mason University
Pursuing pre-medicine
Rayven Cobb
Graduated from John Marshall High School
Matriculating at Virginia Union University
Pursuing forensic science
2007 Blue Revue winner and past Zeta Amicette
Alexis Gresham
Graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School
Matriculating at Virginia State University
Pursuing elementary education
Khalis Long
Graduated from Huguenot High School
Matriculating at Georgia State University
Pursuing business
Laura Meredith
Graduated from Richmond Community High School
Matriculating at Virginia Commonwealth University
Pursuing business marketing
Glenic Sandiford
Graduated from Huguenot High School
Matriculating at George Mason University
Pursuing business marketing
Eriel Waddy
Graduated from Hermitage High School
Matriculating at Virginia Commonwealth University
Pursuing nursing/midwifery
Pas Zeta Amicette and Archonette
Jamesha Williams
Graduated from Richmond Community High School
Matriculating at Virginia State University
Pursuing nursing
"When girls are educated, their countries are stronger and more prosperous," said First Lady, Michelle Obama. We are excited to support this incredibly smart and talented group of young women as they go forth to pursue high education and better their communities.