2019 Golden Colibri Grant is now Available
New York, NY – March 5, 2019
* For Immediate Release *
Contact:
Brianna D. Holman
Director of Alumnae Development and Programming
dadp@omegaphibeta.org
Since 2011, Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated’s Alumnae Association has recognized and supported the professional and academic development of alumnae members of the sorority by awarding $500 annually to one grant recipient towards the pursuit of an advanced degree, professional certification, specialization, or license.
The grant application is only available for members of the sorority, opens on March 5th, 2019 and closes at 11:59 p.m pst on April 16th, 2019. All applicants must apply online via The Nest and the winner will be announced at National Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana this year.
Soror Daisy A. Figeroa of Beta Mu Chapter, initiated Spring 2012, was the recipient of the 2018 Golden Colibri Grant. Daisy is currently attending Boston University School of Law to obtain her Juris Doctorate. During her time as an undergraduate student Daisy was able to sustain a stellar grade point average and while contributing to her chapter and to the community around her. She is also a chartering member of Alpha Mu Chapter, the Los Angeles based alumnae entity. Daisy has also served on the National Membership and Events Committees. While in Boston she has been contributing to the entities in that area. Daisy hopes to use her diversity and various views of the world to contribute and enhance the world of law in our nation.
“My identity and life experiences shape my understanding of the world. I am a woman of color, daughter of Mexican immigrants, and a first-generation college student. As a first-generation American, I value and appreciate the sacrifice my parents underwent for me to have a chance at a life here.”
We are excited to continue to support our amazing alumnae as they continue their professional and academic development.
Omega Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated is a Greek-lettered organization committed to spreading the Awareness of Violence Against Women. The mission of OPBSI is to serve and educate people of diverse backgrounds through sisterhood, leadership and guidance. As positive role models, we promote unity of all cultures, focus on the empowerment of our gender and raise the standards of excellence in our academic, social, and personal endeavors. OPBSI envisions a world without oppression, where empowered women celebrate the essence of womanhood and act as resources in the advancement of their communities. For more information visit: www.OmegaPhiBeta.org
The purpose of the Alumnae Association (AA) is to provide a sister-support system beyond the undergraduate experience for our members that will include social, professional and other relevant activities. The AA affords the opportunity for members to continue serving and educating the community at large through mentoring programs, education forums, and community service. In addition, while offering outreach to undergraduate members and provide an ongoing cultural outlet to strengthen and maintain membership cohesion.
