In 2016, eight black women, whose journeys brought them to Indiana University's School of Education as doctoral students, emerged as successful graduates in May of the same year. These women have created a scholarship to commemorate this event. The significance of a group of eight marginalized black women successfully completing doctoral degrees from one school at the same time was historical.

These gifts will be used to support a scholarship for a graduate student who has been accepted into the Doctoral program at the IUPUI School of Education, is in good academic standing, and is full-time. Because, as part of its mission, Indiana University is committed to diversity, special consideration will be given to underrepresented populations, including but not limited to financially challenged students, and/or students with diverse cultural experiences. The Donors have a preference for black women. The Scholarship is renewable as long as the student remains in good academic standing. Your donation of any amount will make a difference in the lives of the students we serve.