The mission of the National Education Fund, Inc. is to provide scholarship
aid to needy students both male and female of all races and to conduct
educational programs, workshops, symposia and forums to enhance the quality of life.
The NEF Board of Trustees convenes annually at rotating geographical
locations throughout the nation.
Members of the Board of Trustees are:
Central Region - Stephanie Carpenter, Ph.D
Northeastern Region - Carnetta Blakley, M.A.
Southeastern Region - Juanita S. Love, M.S.
Southwestern Region - Georgia L. Johnson, M.Ed.
Western Region-Melba Salter
At-Large - Evelyn H. Hood, M.A, Founder and CEO
At-Large - Lora J. Vann, Ed.D.
At-Large - Nadine Dillanado, M.A.
At-Large - Annie L. Brown, Ed.D.
Scholarships are awarded to high school students, undergraduates, and
post-graduate students who can demonstrate financial need.
Scholarships are funded through a variety of sources:
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Member Assessments
United Way Contributions
Special Legacy Contributions
Special Contributions
Endowed Scholarships
As an IRS 501 C-3 organization, we can accept your solicited individual and
corporate contributions and your company’s matching gift donations.
Please make your checks payable to:
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority National Education Fund, Inc.
Mail to:
P.O. Box 18616
Indianapolis, IN 46218