The Felecia Patrice Myers Irick Memorial Scholarship - August 1, 2025 to July 31, 2026
The Felecia Patrice Myers Irick Memorial Scholarship was established by the Friends of Felecia Patrice Myers Irick to honor the life, legacy, and enduring commitment of Felecia Patrice Myers Irick to quality education and educational equity.
Felecia served as a former Executive Director at New Leaders, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to developing and training school leaders at all levels to ensure equitable outcomes for traditionally marginalized students.
She was also an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, a native of Orangeburg, South Carolina, an education advocate in the Baltimore area, and a devoted wife, daughter, sister, mentor, relative, and cherished friend to many.
The purpose of this scholarship is to commemorate Felecia’s steadfast dedication to advancing educational opportunity, particularly for underserved students and students of color, and to invest in future leaders who share her commitment to education and service.
The scholarship supports two designated student populations:
The first eligible group includes Black female undergraduate students who are active members in good standing of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated and who are enrolled at one of the following institutions of higher learning: the University of South Carolina, including surrounding colleges and universities in the Columbia, South Carolina area; Morgan State University; Coppin State University; Johns Hopkins University; the University of Notre Dame; and Loyola University. Preference is given to applicants who express an interest in pursuing a career in education, while noting students may apply pursuing any collegiate undergraduate degree.
The second eligible group includes Black female or male graduating seniors from Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School in Orangeburg, South Carolina, Felecia’s high school alma mater.