Initiatives

Edna G. Neal Memorial Scholarship

Edna G. Neal Scholarship

Transforming Lives Through Service

Supporting women in expanding their potential and meeting their higher educational goals.

Our namesake, Edna G. Neal, was a dynamic woman that believed in cultivating the very best in everyone. She was an avid supporter of professional development and continued education. As an HR Director, she motivated and advocated for her staff, friends, and family to take advantage of every opportunity to expand their potential and meet their higher educational goals.

Scholarship Information

In memory of this legacy, EDNA’S Love, Inc. will award three (3) $1,000.00 scholarships to deserving working adults that are continuing to pursue higher education and/or professional certification/development.

To be considered for the Edna G. Neal Memorial Scholarship, applicants must:

  1. Be a working adult attending a 2-year or 4-year accredited college/university, trade school, or working towards professional certification.
  2. Have a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
  3. Submit a completed application form (See below).
  4. Submit three (3) letters of recommendation attesting to the applicant’s academic potential, character, etc.
  5. Submit a copy of a certified transcript or current registration documentation from the 2-year or 4-year college/university or trade school the applicant attends.

Completed application packets must be received by March 31 of the calendar year for which you are applying.

All scholarship award winners will be chosen by the Scholarship Committee and will be notified by e-mail.  Award checks will be presented at our Annual Charity Banquet.

If you have any other questions or concerns, please contact us at info@ednaslove.org.

Edna G. Neal Memorial Scholarship Application

Application Link: https://forms.gle/E5LDKaP8SWkvKZSg9

The winner will be chosen by the Scholarship Committee and notified by email. The award check will be presented at the Annual Charity Banquet.

2024 Scholarship Award Winners

Recipient: Ronetta Harris
Institution: University of Maryland Global Campus

Ronetta Harris

Ronetta Harris, University of Maryland Global Campus

Recipient: LaKeisha Mercer
Institution: University of Maryland Global Campus

LaKeisha Mercer

LaKeisha Mercer, University of Maryland Global Campus

Recipient: Saniya Harris
Institution: Coming Soon

Saniya Harris

Saniya Harris, Post University

2023 Scholarship Award Winners

Recipient: Carol “Tig” Scott
Institution: Post University

Carol Scott

Carol “Tig” Scott, Post University

Recipient: Stephanie Guillaume
Institution: University of Maryland Global Campus

Stephanie Guillaume

Stephanie Guillaume, University of Maryland Global Campus

Recipient: Henria C. Bowen
Institution: Stayer University

Henria C. Bowen

Henria C. Bowen, Stayer University

2022 Scholarship Award Winners

Recipient: Elizabeth McCartney
Institution: St. Mary’s College of Maryland

Elizabeth McCartney

Elizabeth McCartney, St. Mary’s College of Maryland

Recipient: Kenise Lewis
Institution: Northern Virginia Community College

Kenise Lewis

Kenise Lewis, Northern Virginia Community College

Recipient: Sheri L. Walker
Institution: Northern Virginia Community College

Sherri Walker

Sherri Walker, Northern Virginia Community College

“You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.”

– John Bunyan