TRENTON, N.J. — The Delta Upsilon chapter of Omega Psi Phi fraternity recently held their Annual Scholarship Recognition Program at Mercer County Community College, (MCCC), in Trenton.
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The fraternity usually recognizes between eight to 10 students annually. This year, they awarded scholarships to 11 recipients.
The students were a majority of high school seniors entering college and a few students from MCCC.
“We have been awarding scholarships over 50 years,” states Jeff Sumners, scholarship/education chairman.
He added that the criteria for students obtaining scholarships include a combination of academic honors, extra-curricular activities, volunteer work, and recommendation from their guidance counselors.
The students attend Greater Mercer County public, parochial and private schools.
Delta Upsilon chapter of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity started awarding these scholarships in an effort to support economically challenged children who are interested in pursuing higher education.
According to Sumners, students who earn scholarships usually receive amounts between $500-$1000. They are required to use the funds for books and study materials at college.
The students who received scholarships this year were:
• Khaatim Muhammad from MCCC
• Janet Jackson from MCCC
• Mark Bethea from Hamilton High School West
• Desiree McRay Clark from Ewing High School
• Terrance Stokes II from Ewing High School
• Mehki Harris from Trenton Central High School
• Semaj Willis from Trenton Central High School
• Lynelle Little from Trenton Central High School
• Jonathan Konah from Trenton Central High School
• Chase Lewis from Princeton Day School
• Christopher Sumners from Hun School
Some of these students attended the Delta Upsilon Chapter recognition program with their parents for support.
The Delta Upsilon Scholarship/Education Committee monitors, selects, and awards funds to the deserving youth through their various chapter scholarship initiatives.
Every year, the scholarship chairperson screens the scholarship applicants and awards those the chapter considers worthy candidates at their recognition programs.