2026-27 ALPHA GAMMA DELTA FOUNDATION
Scholarship Report
$368,000 IN
Academic Scholarships The Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation awarded a record-breaking $368,000 in academic scholarships to 222 sisters from 76 chapters for the 2026-27 academic year. Among our scholarship recipients are bright, ambitious and high-achieving women pursuing careers in meteorology, data science, aviation, construction management, theatre and more. Alpha Gam Foundation scholarships are supported through the Foundation’s Annual Fund and more than 110 unique endowment funds.
Thank you so much
to our incredible sisters, family and friends who give of their time and resources to support the high-achieving sisters included in this publication. This impact would not be possible without our cherished Foundation donors and Scholarship Evaluation Committee Members.
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS by the numbers
$1,658
average scholarship award
77 percent
work full or part time while in school.
93 schools
3.7 average gpa
18 percent
are first-generation college students.
43 states/provinces
as of 8/9/26; dollar amounts may change throughout the academic year
General Scholarship Recipients Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation Scholarships are awarded each year to members seeking undergraduate and graduate degrees. Recipients are selected based on the applicant’s academic accomplishments, financial need and engagement in their chapter, on campus and in the community. Funding for General Scholarships is provided by unrestricted donations to the Foundation’s Annual Fund. The Foundation awarded 62 general scholarships for the 2026-27 academic year, including Celebration Scholarships.
Delaney Amarel Beta Xi-Purdue University
Kimberly Cora Alpha Epsilon-Westminster College
Reagan Baldree Gamma Alpha-University of Georgia
Brooklynn Crane Theta Tau-Belmont University
Mya Barnett Alpha Eta-Dalhousie University
Olivia Cudney Zeta Omicron-Kettering University
Michelle Baruch Alpha Eta-Dalhousie University
Kendall Danko Zeta Epsilon-Michigan Technological University
Gwendolyn Bode Nu Alpha-Appalachian State University
Sara Davis Epsilon Zeta-Arkansas State University
Aubree Booher Beta Tau-Ball State University
Jenna Diaz Epsilon-University of Kentucky
Bailey Bradberry Epsilon Zeta-Arkansas State University
Katie Finnican Nu Gamma-East Carolina University
Ashley Brown Alpha Upsilon-Central Michigan University
Anna Kay Flaherty Epsilon Zeta-Arkansas State University
Maggie Brown Gamma Nu-University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Leah Fornwalt Nu Epsilon-Shenandoah University
Olivia Burchfield Gamma Omega-University of Alabama at Birmingham
Kaitlin Gray Lambda Delta-Rutgers State University of New Jersey
Keavy Callwood Omega-University of Akron Alyssa Camfield Epsilon Chi-Kansas State University Ashley Chittum Theta Omega-University of South Carolina Samantha Chopp Beta Omicron-Illinois State University
Abby Hendrix Upsilon-University of Oklahoma Erin Huff Epsilon Chi-Kansas State University Zanna Jones Gamma Delta-Auburn University Addison Jordan Gamma Nu-University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Emma Jung Epsilon Zeta-Arkansas State University
Chloe Shaffield Psi-University of Alabama
Skylar Kirstein Theta Epsilon-University of South Alabama
Ansley Sharpless Gamma Delta-Auburn University
Amber Kowalski Gamma Nu-University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Maggie Simons Zeta Omicron-Kettering University
Giselle Lucena Acevedo Upsilon-University of Oklahoma
Katherine Smith Theta Epsilon-University of South Alabama
Ella Lupo Theta Nu-Virginia Commonwealth University
Juliann Smith Hudson Epsilon Epsilon-William Jewell College
Larissa Martins Zeta Eta-Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Madeline Stachera Omega-University of Akron
Kiah Matthews Alpha Eta-Dalhousie University
Abby Terrell Psi-University of Alabama
Grace McGuinness Zeta Tau-Seton Hall University
Carly Thacker Epsilon Epsilon-William Jewell College
Brooke Merrifield Zeta Tau-Seton Hall University
Clara Thomason Nu Beta-University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Mackenzie Miller Zeta Pi-Saint Joseph’s University
Rayna Tolbert Epsilon Omega-Truman State University
Ally Nelson Gamma Xi-Murray State University
Merrin Tommie Gamma Delta-Auburn University
Amina Orpe Gamma Zeta-University of Memphis
Rhiannon Varner Theta Omicron-Western Carolina University
Jailynn Rivera Nu Epsilon-Shenandoah University
Lauren Walker Epsilon-University of Kentucky
Madellyn Samuelson Delta Kappa-University of Alberta
Ella Watkins Epsilon Nu-University of Central Oklahoma
Samantha Sandhaus Zeta Beta-Lehigh University
Izzy Williams Epsilon Chi-Kansas State University
Madi Saville Gamma Delta-Auburn University
Scarlett Young Zeta Theta-Lafayette College
Sarah Schwartz Psi-University of Alabama
Cady Zellers Gamma Xi-Murray State University
Endowed Scholarship Recipients Thanks to the generous support of many loyal members, chapters, alumnae, family and friends, endowed funds provide educational support to our members for generations to come. The following 160 women are recipients of scholarships provided through the Foundation’s Endowment and Restricted Fund Program.
Abbie Stockard Miss America 2025 Scholarship Grace Brooker Gamma Delta-Auburn University Abby Savoie Memorial Scholarship Anakate Cox Nu Delta-Georgia College and State University
Kayla Payne Zeta-Ohio University Barbara Drummond Thorne Scholarship Sam Halder Gamma Delta-Auburn University
Bethany Lewis Nu Delta-Georgia College and State University
Barbara Feurer Freise Dallas Alumnae Scholarship Breckyn Waggener Epsilon Phi-Texas Woman's University
Adelaine Cheney McMurray Scholarship Janna Lee Iota-University of Washington
Barbara Feurer Freise Memorial Scholarship Lucy Johnson Sigma-University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey Scholarship Abby Glover Gamma Delta-Auburn University
Piper Pelton Sigma-University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Alpha Beta Past Grand Council Members Scholarship Kat Kusisto Alpha Beta-University of Michigan Angelina Song Alpha Beta-University of Michigan Alpha Omicron-Glauner Scholarship Alyson Vandall Alpha Omicron-West Virginia Wesleyan College Alpha Pi Scholarship Breanna Celsi Alpha Pi-Wayne State University Barbara Caldwell Memorial Scholarship Maya Gerber Zeta-Ohio University Victoria Glinsky Zeta-Ohio University Kate McTighe Zeta-Ohio University
Sydney Walker Sigma-University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Barbara Feurer Freise Memorial Scholarship for Sigma Lizzie Gvozdev Sigma-University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Elle Thoele Sigma-University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Barbara Henderson Miller Scholarship Elizabeth Pepe Gamma Alpha-University of Georgia Hannah Summar Gamma Nu-University of Tennessee, Knoxville Lacy Tucker Gamma Alpha-University of Georgia Beta Beta Scholarship Kenzie Baker Beta Beta-North Dakota State University
Camryn Hanson Beta Beta-North Dakota State University Beta Omicron Scholarship Katie Colclasure Beta Omicron-Illinois State University Beta Xi Scholarship Abby Gaudet Beta Xi-Purdue University Betty Duffel Scholarship Grace Starnes Gamma Zeta-University of Memphis Calkins Duree Scholarship Ellie Cahill Xi-Illinois Wesleyan University Sam Cere Xi-Illinois Wesleyan University Calvin & Marian Newell Memorial Scholarship Annika Garrison Epsilon Chi-Kansas State University Carmen Muirheid Auerbach Scholarship Candace Schomaker Beta Iota-Eastern Illinois University Carol Ann Gordon Memorial Scholarship Lilli Bitecofer Omega-University of Akron Gracie Callwood Omega-University of Akron Amanda Wadley Omega-University of Akron Carol Frost Smawley Scholarship Ajla Mujanovic Delta Beta-Washington State University Parker Nielson Delta Beta-Washington State University Kaitlyn Yount Delta Beta-Washington State University Carole Elliott Scholarship Grace Betts Beta Omicron-Illinois State University
Carolyn Joan Keefe Scholarship Liza Paxton Beta Xi-Purdue University Charles J. & Helen Desha Petrie Scholarship Sydnie Mattingly Epsilon-University of Kentucky Charlotte Kickhaefer Davis Scholarship Emma Strong Beta Omicron-Illinois State University Cherie Tucker Memorial Scholarship Lily Suskind Iota-University of Washington Cherie Tucker Scholarship Peyton Peterson Delta Beta-Washington State University Chicago Northwest Suburban Alumnae Club Scholarship Sam Kelly Epsilon-University of Kentucky Cindy Devereaux Memorial Scholarship Hailey Bingamon Beta Eta-Southern Illinois University at Carbondale Riley Linville Beta Eta-Southern Illinois University at Carbondale Zoe Minto Beta Eta-Southern Illinois University at Carbondale Maggie Ward Beta Eta-Southern Illinois University at Carbondale Connie Yates Brown Scholarship Christy Atkinson Epsilon Kappa-Pittsburg State University Curtis Family Scholarship Madilynn Abramowski Delta Theta-University of Idaho KaraAnn Akers Delta Theta-University of Idaho Annika Cunningham Delta Theta-University of Idaho Erika Harnsberger Delta Theta-University of Idaho
Amber Lemrick Delta Theta-University of Idaho Anja Morgan Delta Theta-University of Idaho Shelbey Thorp Delta Theta-University of Idaho Dawn Cleek Memorial Scholarship Abbi England Gamma Zeta-University of Memphis Dee Ann Elliott Woodall Scholarship Jacey Tate Gamma Delta-Auburn University Delta Memorial Scholarship Madeline Wiechel Delta-University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Delta Pi Scholarship Amerie Martinez Delta Pi-San Francisco State University Delta Sigma Hawaii Scholarship Emma Bayne Delta Sigma-University of Hawaii Delta Xi Scholarship Jessica Walker Delta Xi-Arizona State University Diane Raffel Collins Scholarship Melissa Minervini Delta Omicron-University of Nevada-Las Vegas Jiselle Waters Delta Omicron-University of Nevada-Las Vegas Dr. William A. Sandy & Harriet Minter Sandy Scholarship Kathryn McGaughey Gamma Phi-Georgia Institute of Technology DuPage Area Alumnae Club Scholarship Julia Stern Sigma-University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Eisele Family Scholarship Aidyn Lee Gamma Delta-Auburn University Samantha Mastropaolo Zeta Gamma-Gannon University
Elaine Barrick Bess Scholarship Suilleabhain O'Connor Alpha Lambda-The Ohio State University Elizabeth Connely Lee Scholarship Samantha Brazaski Zeta Epsilon-Michigan Technological University Elizabeth Waddle Goertemiller Memorial Scholarship Allee Alexander Gamma Sigma-Troy University Lauren Davidson Zeta Theta-Lafayette College Elsie M. Jackson Scholarship Julia Mouer Theta Omicron-Western Carolina University Epsilon Beta Scholarship Kaija Dahlberg Gehring Rho-Iowa State University Faith Sherman Goldberg Scholarship Eve Benditt Delta-University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Founding Members of Gamma Zeta Chapter Scholarship Bella Stavrides Gamma Zeta-University of Memphis Francis Funderburk Scholarship Isabella Machado Gamma Alpha-University of Memphis Fred & Marie Monk Samp Scholarship Maggie Brungardt Epsilon Kappa-Pittsburg State University G. Robert Grant Scholarship Hannah Schaffner Epsilon Omega-Truman State University Gamma Phi Memorial Scholarship Caroline Bethel Gamma Phi-Georgia Institute of Technology Mary Patrick Greenfield Gamma Phi-Georgia Institute of Technology Gamma Xi Scholarship Macey Evitts Gamma Xi-Murray State University
Grace Wessel Gamma Xi-Murray State University General Scholarship Endowment Scholarship Anna-Marie Fulton Gamma Sigma-Troy University Jessica Steele Upsilon-University of Oklahoma George W. Skinner Scholarship Amanda Dasher Nu Epsilon-Shenandoah University Ginger Griffies Scholarship Emily Woods Theta Epsilon-University of South Alabama Graf Memorial Scholarship Avaya Wijesinha Zeta Eta-Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Harriet Olsen Nagel Scholarship Zoë Lieb Gamma Beta-Florida State University Harriett Fox Grant Scholarship Grace McGrail Gamma Alpha-University of Georgia
"My ultimate goal is to lead my own research laboratory, where I hope to contribute meaningful discoveries that advance our understanding of biology and improve people's lives."
Scarlett Young
ZETA THETA-LAFAYETTE COLLEGE
Helen Mae Clarahan Spiese Scholarship Belle Bryant Epsilon-University of Kentucky Hillary L. FitzHugh Scholarship Paige Adkins Psi-University of Alabama Ella Ridgway Theta Omicron-Western Carolina University Iota Scholarship Avery Hassan Iota-University of Washington Jane A. Graf Scholarship Grace Hoffmann Epsilon-University of Kentucky Jane Peters Dawson Scholarship Amber Brunswig Beta Iota-Eastern Illinois University Jean Francis Lehl Koziara Scholarship Hope Baggett Gamma Nu-University of Tennessee, Knoxville
"As a first-generation college student who was adopted from Guatemala at birth, my educational journey has been shaped by resilience, curiosity and a deep appreciation for the opportunities I have been given."
Izzy Williams
EPSILON CHI-KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
Kate Winstead Nu Beta-University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Amelia Zrantcheva Alpha Beta-University of Michigan
Jeane Marie Johnson Scholarship Celine Sayegh Theta Nu-Virginia Commonwealth University
Lauren Alexis Whinery Memorial Scholarship Annabelle Kemp Psi-University of Alabama
Jess Agee Temple & Helen Pasas Todd Memorial Scholarship Maya Miyamoto Delta Upsilon-Boise State University
Amy-Grace Shapiro Psi-University of Alabama
Jessie Fortier Memorial Scholarship Rita Peace Zeta Eta-Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Joan Janneck Barker Scholarship Lindsay Horner Zeta Omega-University of Ontario Institute of Technology
LaVerne Taylor Flanagan Scholarship Catherine Winter Gamma Delta-Auburn University Katelyn Zinn Gamma Delta-Auburn University Linda A. Werner Scholarship Kiana Lindsay Delta Upsilon-Boise State University
John & Betty Yeoman Briffett Scholarship Anna Andrews Epsilon Zeta-Arkansas State University
Lorna Wilson Brigden Tau Scholarship Riya Dama Tau-University of Toronto
Josephine Young Broesamle Scholarship Helene Jaworowski Zeta Epsilon-Michigan Technological University
Luann Rhodes Scholarship Lacey Shaffer Gamma Phi-Georgia Institute of Technology
Judith Hayes Hand Scholarship Quinn Tilling Delta Kappa-University of Alberta Judy Tice Scholarship Ciara Goodwin Cruz Theta Lambda-University of West Florida Julie Miller Scholarship Angela Chen Delta-University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Karen Kelly Scholarship Natali Jimenez Gamma Upsilon-University of Montevallo Katy Duhamel Scholarship Sydney Herring Alpha Beta-University of Michigan Isabella Shangold Alpha Beta-University of Michigan Prisha Vysyaraju Alpha Beta-University of Michigan
Lucy Cushman Collins Scholarship Laura Mulryan Gamma Beta-Florida State University Mabris McTyier Dunkman Scholarship Molly Young Gamma Zeta-University of Memphis Margaret Shirley Koster Scholarship Abby Nastasi Psi-University of Alabama Marie Ann Schlemmer Hill Scholarship Mackenzie Huber Xi-Illinois Wesleyan University Marilynn Joan Yocum Roy Memorial Scholarship Nikki Bohlmann Gamma Beta-Florida State University Martha Cowart Means Scholarship Tracy Caldwell Gamma Beta-Florida State University
Merlon King Fanno Memorial Scholarship Lizzy Seely Delta Pi-San Francisco State University
Peggy Kuebler Field Scholarship Avery Steele Alpha Beta-University of Michigan
Mildred Martin Scholarship Hanna Cambley Theta Omicron-Western Carolina University
Psi Scholarship Sydney Kelly Psi-University of Alabama
Omicron Scholarship Stella Reid Delta Tau-Chapman University
Evelyn Olson Psi-University of Alabama
Patrica Carey Floren Scholarship Kaitlyn Loy Nu Epsilon-Shenandoah University
Finley Richardson Psi-University of Alabama Valeria Sandoval Psi-University of Alabama
Alexi Kagel Beta Omicron-Illinois State University
Lyric Speer Psi-University of Alabama
Patricia Houck Holvick Scholarship Hannah Wang Iota-University of Washington
Rho Centennial Scholarship Ella Freeburg Rho-Iowa State University
Patricia Magdik Scholarship Madison Senay Zeta Gamma-Gannon University
Lauren Grace Viebrock Rho-Iowa State University
Pauline Schandelmaier Scholarship Olivia Feehan Alpha-Syracuse University Pearl Johnson Essary Scholarship Kaitlin Phillips Epsilon Zeta-Arkansas State University
Rosalie Chuma Polche Scholarship Megan Reid Delta Kappa-University of Alberta Ross-Webb Furlong Scholarship Summer Vitale Lambda Gamma-Villanova University
"Alpha Gamma Delta has opened so many doors for me throughout my three years at Appalachian State University. Beyond the financial support, it has challenged me to grow as a leader, strengthened my confidence, deepened my commitment to service and surrounded me with a community of women who continually encourage me to become the best version of myself."
Gwendolyn Bode
NU ALPHA-APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Sabra Sundt Jacobs Scholarship Mia Ferrero-Lampron Iota-University of Washington
Southern California Alumnae Scholarship Aisha Andrade Zuniga Delta Tau-Chapman University
Sandy McMurray Novak Scholarship Kate Ryter Iota-University of Washington
Kayla Zarp Epsilon Zeta-Arkansas State University
Sarah Geraldine & Rufus Preston Payne Scholarship Sophie Denny Delta Eta-San Diego State University Schalon/Chi Scholarship Chloe Secor Zeta Nu-Alma College Shahani Family Scholarship Kayla Crowe Upsilon-University of Oklahoma Sherralyn Denning Craven Scholarship Bird McGuire Epsilon Omega-Truman State University Sir Harry Polche Scholarship Eliza Ridings Theta Epsilon-University of South Alabama
Theta Sigma Upsilon Scholarship Markella Stratiou Theta Omega-University of South Carolina Tricia Barber Scholarship Ava Trussell Gamma Alpha-University of Georgia Vicki Eisele Scholarship Reagan Lowman Gamma Delta-Auburn University William & Gloria Rumsfield Scholarship Ava Dolezal Psi-University of Alabama William Jr. & Minerva Ritchie Denning Scholarship Vera Armenio Omega-University of Akron Zeta Delta Scholarship Willow Brenig Zeta Delta-Towson University
Want to help us support more sisters? To learn more about endowing a scholarship or serving on the Foundation's Scholarship Evaluation Committee, contact the Foundation office at 317.663.4242 or foundation@alphagammadeltafoundation.org.
The mission of Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation is to impact and enrich our communities by providing essential support for education, philanthropy and leadership.