Katie Bell Malone Achievement Scholarship
Katie Bell Malone Achievement Scholarship
This scholarship is created in honor of Katie Bell Malone and will be awarded annually to a family member graduating high school with plans to continue their education at an institution of higher learning. Family members already attending college or have a urgent financial need may also apply, but priority will be given to the graduating high school family member. The minimum award amount is $500. Deadline to apply is June 31.
At a young age Katie took the role of surrogate mother to her younger siblings: Robert, Tommy, and Hattie. As she rebuilt her life in New York with her husband Willie, she helped to get other siblings established and settled in New York. As she raised her own family her home was often a place of love and laughter to family and friends. Katie devoted much of her life supporting causes she cared about, which were primarily based on human and civil liberties. Katie was a force in her Bronx community. She was an active member of the New York City Housing Authority Tenant Association, Bronx National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, and Al Sharpton’s National Action Network.
Proposed Eligibility Requirements
• Be a descendent of Sidney & Bertha Parnell or William & Sarah Malone.
• Embody a love of family and service to community.
Submission
• Address the eligibility requirements in a 500 word essay. Also explain why the funds are needed.
• Receive an endorsement from an elder descendent.
• Copy of school transcript.
Send essay and transcript to Ray Malone mookie9x@gmail.com.
Point of Contact: Ray Malone (401) 439-1839 or mookie9x@gmail.com
Donations can be sent to:
Venmo: @BigRay-Malone
CashApp: $RayMalone595
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Zelle: mookie9x@gmail.com
Ray Malone presents award
2022 Award Recipient: Ms. Jada Sheppard
Jada Sheppard is about to start her first year at North Carolina A&T State University. She was born in North Carolina and has spent most of her life in Alexandria, VA. She is passionate about painting, linoleum printing, and mathematics. She has competed in both a district and regional level for shot-put throwing, and has been recognized by the National Honor Society. She has also had works published by the DC Freedom Fighters Organization and Scholastic Corporation. She has goals in studying both Computer Graphics Technology and Computer Science. Jada and Katie had a special bond starting with Jada’s birth. Katie travelled to Jacksonville, NC on Amtrak for Jada’s arrival. That was after 9-11. Then she continued her visits with the Sheppards to S. Korea, Yuma, AZ. The Sheppards shower her a lot of love and treated her like the Queen that she was. It’s fitting to award Jada with this first annual scholarship award in honor of Katie Bell Malone.
2022 CONTRIBUTORS
Ray Malone $300.00
Paul Lewis $200.00
CURRENT 2023 CONTRIBUTORS
Current Award Amount: $750.00
John & LaLane Malone $200.00
Karlton & Debbie Terrell $100.00
Ray Malone $200.00
Clarence Griffin Jr. $200.00
Christine James $50.00
