To encourage academic achievement in African-American students and provide financial support to their academic success.
About the Scholarship
The Annette Elias-Lucy Andrews Scholarship was founded in 2019 to reward young, bright African-American students who have demonstrated an exemplary commitment to excellence in business. This scholarship is sponsored by Dr. Daryl and Estraletta Green.
Within this scholarship fund, the primary focus is recruiting and retaining quality African-American students in the business college.
This scholarship fund is in honor of the late Annette Elias, the mother of Dr. Daryl Green, business professor, and the late Lucy Andrews, the mother of Estraletta Green, Dr. Green’s wife. These women were strong matriarchs of their families, faithful Christians, and empowered entrepreneurs. The total amount will be $500 to be awarded once a year.
Our Why
The State of Black Students in Oklahoma
Education is a doorway to opportunities. Yet, millions of African-American children are on a crash course to hopelessness and a life of despair. Jesus discussed the importance of taking care of the less fortunate in his teaching: “Truly, I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” (Matthew 25:40). Love is about stewardship in action! According to a 2018 study, black children continue to lag behind white children in key areas including housing, economics, social justice, and civic engagement. While the study found that there is a computer in nearly every American household (94%), only 78% of black homes have internet access.
In Oklahoma, black children still find themselves struggling as well:
- Over 42% of black children in Oklahoma County live in poverty.
- In Oklahoma County, 35% of the children are not proficient in math; in 2013 only 9% of black 8th graders in Oklahoma were proficient in math.
- In Northeast Oklahoma City, 62% of black 3rd graders failed their reading tests.
The predominately black community can be described by:
- 15% or higher unemployment rate.
- 80% of residents lack a college degree.
- Only 46% of the children living in poverty are enrolled in school.
Recipients shall be second semester freshmen, sophomore, or junior who are African-American students majoring in marketing or a business major. Priority shall be given to students who plan to focus on entrepreneurship, digital media, or marketing. This scholarship will be awarded to students who have outstanding academic records (at least 3.0 GPA). Students must have a completed LinkedIn profile, including a professional photo.
- Provide more opportunities to African-American students academically through OBU Business College.
- Increase the level of excellence among African-American students in the OBU Business College.
- Showcase African-American student success in OBU Business College.
- Increase diversity, inclusiveness and Kingdom building where everyone is valued and respected in OBU Business College.
- Award Amount: $500
- Designation Usage: Book and Course Material Stipend
- Increment: Renewal
