Initiatives
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:
- Be a working adult attending a 2-year or 4-year accredited college/university, trade school, or working towards professional certification.
- Have a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
- Submit a completed application form (See below).
- Submit three (3) letters of recommendation attesting to the applicant’s academic potential, character, etc.
- 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 4th Annual Charity Banquet on May 4, 2025, at 2 PM in Clinton, MD.
2024 Scholarship Award Winners
Recipient: Ronetta Harris
Institution: University of Maryland Global Campus
Ronetta Harris, University of Maryland Global Campus
Recipient: LaKeisha Mercer
Institution: University of Maryland Global Campus
LaKeisha Mercer, University of Maryland Global Campus
Recipient: Saniya Harris
Institution: Coming Soon
Saniya Harris, Post University
2023 Scholarship Award Winners
Recipient: Carol “Tig” Scott
Institution: Post University
Carol “Tig” Scott, Post University
Recipient: Stephanie Guillaume
Institution: University of Maryland Global Campus
Stephanie Guillaume, University of Maryland Global Campus
Recipient: Henria C. Bowen
Institution: Stayer University
Henria C. Bowen, Stayer University
2022 Scholarship Award Winners
Recipient: Elizabeth McCartney
Institution: St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Elizabeth McCartney, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Recipient: Kenise Lewis
Institution: Northern Virginia Community College
Kenise Lewis, Northern Virginia Community College
Recipient: Sheri L. Walker
Institution: Northern Virginia Community College
Sherri Walker, Northern Virginia Community College
Edna G. Neal Photo Gallery
“You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.”
– John Bunyan