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WHO we are
In 1947, during the administration of Worthy Grand Matron Pearl I. Hamilton and Worthy Grand Patron Arthur Campbell of Eureka Grand Chapter Prince Hall Order Eastern Star, State of New York, the Committee on Education was formed under the direction of Past Matron Eugenia Griffin (48). In the early 1950s, a Committee on Scholarship Benefit was formed under the administration of Worthy Grand Matron Ethel B. Ross and Worthy Grand Patron Charles C. Quander to give financial assistance to children of the members of the Order. In the 1960s, these two committees combined to form the Nellie B. Lofthouse Student Assistance Fund, named for the late Past Matron of Rebecca Chapter No. 23. Past Matron Lofthouse was the wife of Past Grand Patron Thomas Lofthouse (23) who forged a stellar career as a member of the Eastern Star, most notably organizing the Yesteryear Club in November 1937 for the purpose of aiding Eureka Grand Chapter financially in its reconstruction activities.
In 2019, under the administration of Grand Worthy Matron Diane J. Smith and Grand Worthy Patron Marvin E. Williams, The Nellie B. Lofthouse Assistance Fund became a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit subsidiary of Eureka Grand Chapter.
ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION
ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION
PARTNER
PARTNER
CONTRIBUTE
CONTRIBUTE
Nellie B. Lofthouse Student Assistance Fund Scholarship
The Nellie B. Lofthouse Student Assistance Fund continues to this day as an integral part of the organization’s mission. Since the NBL Student Assistance Fund’s inception, hundreds of young adults seeking higher education have benefited from the Fund.
HOW TO APPLY
Awards are made annually based upon academic achievement, community involvement and financial need. Applications for scholarship assistance are generally available for download in March of the award year.
All applications and supporting documents are to be completed online. Please click the link below to complete your application.
2019 NBL Scholarship Recipients (Includes the school and major)
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Tiffany Challenger, Penn State University, Architectural Engineering
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James Thomas Robinson, University of Hartford, Mechanical Engineering
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David Daniels, Morehouse University, Political ScienceHistory
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Charli I. Abraham, Manhattanville College, Political Science/Special Education
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Taylor Phoenix Barnes, Spelman College, Biology/Pre-Med
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Amani R. Boyce, Hampton University, Political Science
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Zora James, Hampton University, History
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Armani Solè Stackhouse, Norfolk State University, Psychology
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Adriana M. DuBois, Erie Community College, Dental Laboratory Technology
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Jermaine Trotter, Utica College, Communication & Media
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Korri N. Abraham, Manhattanville College, Criminal Justice/Forensics
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Torre Dionne Inzar, Morgan State University, Marketing Management
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Danielle Michelle Daniels, Howard University, Psychology
ABOUT US
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