Every year, Omicron Delta Kappa awards scholarships and fellowships to more than 40 collegiate members to continue their educations through graduate and professional study. Scholarship awards range from $1,000 to $7,000. These recipients demonstrate exceptional academic performance and leadership abilities.
William Adu-Mensah
Indiana State University
General Scholarship
Indiana State University, Bayh College of Education, Ph.D.
William Adu-Mensah graduated from the University of Cape Coast, Ghana in 2016. After earning his Bachelor of Education in social studies, he enrolled at Indiana State University (ISU) to earn a Master of Science in student affairs and higher education. William is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Educational Administration with a concentration in higher education leadership at ISU. His goal is to work in higher education with a focus on information technology leadership and student affairs, which he is very passionate about.
Avni Ahuja
University of Georgia
Chellgren Family Endowed Scholarship
Emory University, School of Medicine, M.D.
Avni Ahuja graduated from the University of Georgia in May 2020 with a Bachelor of Arts in sociology and a minor in biology. Avni is currently a fourth-year medical student at the Emory University School of Medicine. She plans to apply for her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology this fall.
Marzea Akter
Middle Tennessee State University
General Scholarship
University of Tennessee Health Science Center:
College of Dentistry, D.M.D.
Marzea Akter graduated magna cum laude from Middle Tennessee State University with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and minors in chemistry, science and honors. She is currently a first-year dental student at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center: College of Dentistry.
Anna Austin
University of Richmond
Lit and Mary Maxwell Scholarship
University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine, D.P.T.
Anna Austin graduated summa cum laude from the University of Richmond in 2023 with a Bachelor of Science with majors in biology and healthcare studies. This summer, Anna enrolled at the University of Iowa. She plans to pursue a Doctorate of Physical Therapy and looks forward to a career in healthcare and service.
Catheryn Bolick
Middle Tennessee State University
Michael Barla Scholarship
Washington University in St. Louis, School of Medicine, Ph.D.
Catheryn Bolick graduated magna cum laude from Middle Tennessee State University in May 2023 with bachelor’s degrees in biology and clarinet performance and minors in French and chemistry. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Cancer Biology from the Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine.
Madison Boudreaux
University of Alabama
General Scholarship
Louisiana State University,
Health New Orleans School of Medicine, M.D.
Madison McCall Boudreaux graduated summa cum laude from the University of Alabama (UA) in May 2023. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in psychology with minors in biology and the Randall Research Scholars Program. Madison is currently enrolled at the Louisiana State University Health New Orleans School of Medicine. She plans to become a relationships-focused physician and global healthcare provider.
Rebecca Bovee
Ferris State University
General Scholarship
Ferris State University, College of Pharmacy, Pharm.D.
Rebecca Bovee completed her pharmacy pre-requisites with honors from Ferris State University in May 2022. After finishing this program within the College of Arts and Sciences, she enrolled in the College of Pharmacy to pursue a Doctor of Pharmacy. Rebecca plans to graduate with her degree in 2026.
Allyson Gail David
Stockton University
Key Fund Scholarship
Northeastern University,
Behrakis Speech-Language and Hearing Center, M.S.
Allyson Gail David graduated summa cum laude from Stockton University in May 2022 with a Bachelor of Science in biology, pre-professional studies and a minor in disability studies. She plans to pursue a M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology at Northeastern University this Fall and plans to serve those who identify with the AAPI organization and the disability community.
Taylor DeHart
Clemson University
General Scholarship
Medical University of South Carolina, MD-MSCR
Taylor DeHart graduated cum laude from Clemson University in May 2019 with a Bachelor of Science in microbiology with a biomedicine concentration and minors in French and genetics. She is currently attending the Medical University of South Carolina, pursuing a combined MD-MSCR degree and plans to become an ophthalmologist who cares for underserved populations.
Giselle De La Rua
University of Miami
Laura Larissa Morgan (University of Miami) Scholarship
University of Miami, Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine,
M.D.-M.B.A.
Giselle De La Rua graduated cum laude from the University of Miami in May 2021 with a Bachelor of Science in neuroscience. Giselle is currently enrolled at the Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, persuing a M.D.-M.B.A. She is interested in anesthesiology and pain management and plans to leverage her dual degree to explore opportunities to improve patient and provider experiences across the healthcare sector.
Olivia DePergola
Duquesne University
General Scholarship
Duquesne University, Cyril H. Wecht Institute of
Forensic Science and Law
Olivia DePergola graduated summa cum laude from Duquesne University in May 2023 with a Bachelor of Arts with a major in biochemistry and minors in biology and mathematics. This fall, Olivia will attend Duquesne University’s Cyril H. Wecht Institute of Forensic Science and Law where she will continue her independent research on the human hyoid bone to aid post-mortem determinations. Olivia is excited to pursue a career in forensic toxicology or DNA analysis.
Troy Donofrio
Grove City College
General Scholarship
University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and
Rehabilitation Sciences, D.P.T.
Troy Donofrio graduated summa cum laude from Grove City College with a Bachelor of Science in exercise science. This fall, Troy plans to continue his studies at the University of Pittsburgh to pursue his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. His career goal is to work at a sports performance facility that blends physical therapy and athletic development.
Coral Douglas
LaGrange College
Sally K. Albrecht Fellowship in Arts Scholarship
Cornell University, Department of Music, D.M.A.
Coral Douglas received a Bachelor of Music from LaGrange College in 2020 and a Master of Music from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln in 2022. Douglas is currently studying at Cornell University in pursuing a Doctorate of Musical Arts degree. Coral firmly believes in the necessity of accessible, diverse music education.
Taylor Edwards
Auburn University
Katharine Cater (Auburn University) Scholarship
University of Florida, College of Medicine
Taylor Edwards graduated summa cum laude from Auburn University in May 2023 with a major in biomedical sciences and a minor in business. She plans to attend the University of Florida College of Medicine this fall.
Sofia Bustamante Eguiguren
University of Richmond
General Scholarship
University of Oxford, Sir William Dunn School of Pathology, Ph.D.
Sofia Bustamante Eguiguren graduated summa cum laude from the University of Richmond in May 2020 with a Bachelor of Science in biochemistry and molecular biology. Sofia is currently a Ph.D. student at the University of Oxford, Sir William Dunn School of Pathology.
Abigail Elbert
University of Kentucky
General Scholarship
A.T. Still University – Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health, D.M.D.
Abigail Elbert graduated summa cum laude from the University of Kentucky in May 2023 with a Bachelor of Science with a major in human health science, minors in business and health advocacy, along with a certificate in clinical leadership and management. Abigail will attend A.T. Still University – Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health this fall.
Andrew Emmert
University of Cincinnati
Diane and Tom Vukovich Scholarship
University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine, M.D.
Andrew Scott (Scottie) Emmert graduated summa cum laude from the University of Cincinnati in May 2019 with a bachelor’s degree in medical sciences and a certificate in pre-medicine. Scottie is currently completing his fourth year of medical school at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. He hopes to pursue a career as an orthopaedic surgeon and scientist specializing in pediatric spinal deformity.
Rossella Gabriele
Washington and Lee University
John R. Alford Scholarship in Law
Yale University, Law School, J.D.
Rossella Gabriele received her bachelor’s from Washington and Lee University with physics and global politics degrees. After graduating in 2019, she was selected as a Rhodes Scholar and received a degree in politics, philosophy & economics from the University of Oxford. Rossella is currently enrolled at Yale Law School and remains committed to advocating for human rights and establishing sustainable and equitable legal paradigms governing the rise of space commerce and AI advancements.
Kaylee Goodspeed
Lamar University
General Scholarship
University of Houston Law Center, J.D.
Kaylee Goodspeed graduated summa cum laude from Lamar University with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and a minor in legal studies. Kaylee is currently pursuing a Juris Doctorate at the University of Houston Law Center, where she plans to continue strengthening her written and oral advocacy skills and promoting a fair future for all.
Abigail Heuton
University of Montevallo
LGBTQ+ Scholarship
Abigail Heuton will graduate from the University of Montevallo in May 2024 with degrees in communication studies and political science with minors in public relations, peace and justice studies, and pre-law. Abigail plans to go to graduate school to earn a degree in either library science or communication studies. She hopes to become a professor who advocates for equal access to education.
Frances Hubbard
St. Lawrence University
Matthew B. Nobles Scholarship for International Studies
London School of Economics and Political Science, M.S.
Frances Hubbard graduated summa cum laude from St. Lawrence University in May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts in government and minors in history and performance and communication arts. This fall, Frances will be attending the London School of Economics and Political Science to pursue a Master of Science in politics and communication.
Micah Jordan
Clemson University
Clemson University Scholarship
University of Cambridge, M.Phil.
Micah Jordan graduated magna cum laude from Clemson University in May 2023 with a bachelor’s degree with honors in bioengineering and a minor in chemistry. He is currently pursuing a Master of Philosophy in population health (global health theme) at the University of Cambridge with plans to attend medical school and become a pediatrician.
Jamie Katz
University of Richmond
Stephen D. Bisese (University of Richmond) Scholarship
Arizona State University, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Ph.D.
Jamie Katz graduated summa cum laude from the University of Richmond in May 2019 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and leadership studies and a minor in religious studies. Jamie is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in social psychology at Arizona State University, where she will continue researching positive emotions and wellbeing. She plans to use research to create interventions and shape policy to help vulnerable populations.
Abigail Kolb
Campbell University
General Scholarship
Appalachian State University, Reich College of Education, M.A.
Abigail Kolb graduated summa cum laude from Campbell University in May 2021 with a Bachelor of Music in music education. Abigail is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in professional school counseling at Appalachian State University and aims to mentor students.
Adithi Kumar
Emory University
General Scholarship
Columbia University, Mailman School of Public Health, M.P.H.
Adithi Kumar graduated from Emory University in May 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in economics (STEM-certified) and human health. She is currently pursuing her Master of Public Health degree at Columbia University. Adithi’s goal is to revolutionize lives in global healthcare at a population level.
Madison Nagel
Missouri Southern State University
Rupert Latture Scholarship
Kansas City University, College of Osteopathic Medicine, D.O.
Madison Nagel graduated with honors from Missouri Southern State University’s Advanced Medical School Acceptance Program in May 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in biology. She is now a second-year medical student at Kansas City University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine. In the future, Madison hopes to provide healthcare to rural areas experiencing a physician shortage.
Frances North
Furman University
General Scholarship
University of St Andrews, Graduate School for Interdisciplinary Studies, M.Litt.
Frances North graduated summa cum laude from Furman University in May 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in history and religion. This fall, she will pursue a Master of Literature in international political theory from the University of St Andrews.
Lindsey Osbon
Millsaps College
General Scholarship
Louisiana State University, College of Art & Design, M.Arch.
Lindsey Osbon graduated summa cum laude from Millsaps College in 2021 with a degree in accounting and a minor in studio arts. She is currently pursuing a Master of Architecture at Louisiana State University with the goal of becoming a licensed architect and businesswoman.
Renee Paulraj
University of Maryland, College Park
John D. Morgan Scholarship
Renee Paulraj graduated summa cum laude from the University of Maryland, College Park, in May 2023, where she received dual degrees in government and politics and information science. Renee is passionate about civil rights, law, and policy and, in the future, plans to attend law school and become an attorney.
Kala Pham
University of Houston
General Scholarship
Baylor College of Medicine, M.D.
Kala Pham graduated from the University of Houston in May 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in biology and minors in medicine and society and global engagement and minor. She is currently a first-year medical student at the Baylor College of Medicine and is excited to contribute to the innovative field of medicine.
Tahrington Phillips
Washington and Lee University
Kenneth P. Ruscio (Washington and Lee University) Scholarship
University of Oxford, M.Sc.
Tahrington Phillips graduated summa cum laude from Washington and Lee University in May 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in English and cognitive and behavioral Science and a minor in Africana studies. She is a Rhodes Scholar and will pursue a master’s in evidence-based social intervention and policy evaluation at the University of Oxford this fall. She plans to explore intervention strategies for at-risk and underrepresented youth inside and outside the classroom.
Arianna Pierre
Key Fund Scholarship
Arianna Pierre graduated magna cum laude from the University of South Carolina in May 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in public relations and a minor in Spanish. While at UofSC, she held in multiple leadership positions in professional organizations and student government, including serving as the Chapter President of the Public Relations Student Society of America during her senior year. Outside of on-campus activities, Arianna held four internships during her collegiate career for which she received the Outstanding Public Relations Internship Award at University Senior Awards Day. This fall, Arianna will be pursuing a master’s degree in integrated marketing communications at the Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies in Washington, DC.
Eleanor Plaster
University of Akron
Diane and Tom Vukovich Scholarship
University of Michigan, Rackham Graduate School, Ph.D.
Eleanor Plaster graduated summa cum laude from the University of Akron in May 2022 with a Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering with a biotechnology specialization and a Bachelor of Arts in French. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering at the University of Michigan, where her research focuses on polymer synthesis and modification for use in dynamic hydrogels for tissue engineering applications.
Ritu Sampige
University of Houston
General Scholarship
Baylor College of Medicine, M.D.
Ritu Sampige graduated summa cum laude from the University of Houston in May 2023, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences as well as minors in both medicine & society and chemistry. Ritu will attend Baylor College of Medicine this fall to pursue her M.D. degree. She aspires to give back to her hometown, Houston, as a compassionate physician and looks forward to participating in community-based health care and cutting-edge clinical research.
Anna Sandt
St. Lawrence University
General Scholarship
SOAS University of London, School of Law, M.A.
Anna Sandt graduated magna cum laude from St. Lawrence University in May 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in history and African studies and minors in education and psychology. This fall, Anna will attend SOAS University of London to pursue a master’s degree in human rights law, where she will continue studying international human rights.
Jack Scheutzow
University of Richmond
Louise and William Latture Scholarship
Stony Brook University, Renaissance School of Medicine, M.D.
Jack Scheutzow graduated from the University of Richmond in May 2020 with a Bachelor of Science in biochemistry & molecular biology and a Bachelor of Arts degree, with departmental honors, in French. Jack is currently a fourth-year medical student at Stony Brook University Renaissance School of Medicine. After graduating, he plans to pursue a residency program in Family Medicine and to become a primary care doctor.
Michaela Sneed-Shoulars
East Carolina University
Key Fund Scholarship
East Carolina University, College of Education, M.S.
Michaela Sneed-Shoulars graduated summa cum laude from East Carolina University in December 2022 with a Bachelor of Science in elementary education with a concentration in reading. Michaela is currently a graduate student at East Carolina University, pursuing her Master of Science in counselor education with specializations in school counseling and clinical mental health counseling.
Ama Sumbry
Xavier University of Louisiana
John Karlem Riess Scholarship
Loyola University New Orleans, College of Nursing and Health, M.S.
Ama Sumbry graduated summa cum laude from Xavier University of Louisiana in May 2023 with a Bachelor of Science degree in psychological science in biology and public health science and a minor in public health science. Ama is currently enrolled at Loyola University New Orleans in the clinical mental health counseling program to become a Mental Health Counselor. In the future, she hopes to counsel children in communities lacking access to mental health resources.
James Torbert
Washington and Lee University
General Scholarship
University of Virginia, School of Law, J.D.
James Holland Torbert graduated cum laude from Washington and Lee University in May 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and a minor in law, justice, and society. This fall, James will attend the University of Virginia School of Law.
Timothy Verhaegh
The College of Idaho
General Scholarship
University of California, Los Angeles, David Geffen School of Medicine, M.D.
Timothy Verhaegh graduated summa cum laude from The College of Idaho in May 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences and Spanish and minors in psychology and health, and pre-professional foundations. This fall, he will pursue his medical degree at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles. He is passionate about serving others and is excited to continue his journey toward becoming a physician.
Mia Watts
Stockton University
General Scholarship
Mia Watts will graduate from Stockton University in May of 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in computer science. After graduating, Mia plans to attend graduate school to obtain an advanced computer science degree.
Shelby White
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Winston M. Blount Scholarship
University of Alabama, College of Education, M.A.
Shelby White graduated magna cum laude from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in April 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in psychology and a minor in neuroscience. She is continuing her education at the University of Alabama to pursue a master’s in clinical mental health counseling. Shelby plans to become a licensed professional counselor who works with children and a children’s forensic interviewer.
Kevin Wu
Emory University
Scott R. Goodale Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Duke University, School of Medicine, M.D.
Kevin Wu graduated from Emory University in May 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in biology, economics and mathematics. He is currently pursuing a medical degree at the Duke University School of Medicine. He hopes to help bring innovation into medicine through future research and devices.
Daisy Yu
University of Maryland, College Park
Rupert Latture Scholarship
University of Virginia, School of Law, J.D.
Daisy Yu graduated magna cum laude from the University of Maryland, College Park, in May 2022 with a Bachelor of Science in chemistry and a Bachelor of Arts in communication. Daisy is currently pursuing her Juris Doctor at the University of Virginia Law School. After graduating, she hopes to work in spaces where the law and the sciences intersect.
Julia Zhong
Emory University
LGBTQ+ Scholarship
Suffolk University, College of Arts and Sciences, Ph.D.
Julia Zhong graduated from Emory University in 2021 with a Bachelor of Science in neuroscience and behavioral biology and a minor in sociology. This fall, she will pursue her Ph.D. in clinical psychology at Suffolk University, focusing her research on Asian American mental health and race-based traumatic stress.
