Mailina Betsey-Chambers
The 2024 Scholarship Was Awarded to Mailina Betsey-Chambers!
The 2024 scholarship was awarded to Mailina Betsey-Chambers, a 2024 graduate of Conard High School in West Hartford.
Congratulations, Mailina! Learn more about Mailina in her own words:
Mailina Betsey-Chambers is a proud graduate of Conard High School and the Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts Half-Day Program. Her journey in leadership and advocacy began early as a dedicated participant in Delta Sigma Theta's mentorship programs for young African American women. She was involved in Delta Academy from ages 8 to 13 and Delta GEMS from 14 to 18. Passionate about ensuring fair treatment for her fellow students, she served on the social media committee at the Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts.
With a longstanding commitment to the arts, Mailina has gained valuable experience as both a stagehand and stage manager, playing a vital role in bringing performances to life for her school. She is deeply grateful for the support she has received from the Joseph family and the Hartford Foundation, which will help her pursue her educational goals at Manchester Community College. She plans to earn an associate degree in Computer Networking, followed by a bachelor's degree at the university of her choice. Mailina hopes to continue her career in the arts while also exploring opportunities in the IT field.
Please see the Previous Scholarship Winners page under the "More" tab for previous winners.
Click on the link below to apply. For instructions on how to apply, go to the " More" tab. Click on The Scholarship & How to Apply.
(The list of previous scholarship recipients begins with the 2021 recipient because the 2022 scholarship recipient chose not to be identified, and there was no scholarship recipient selected in 2023.)
Congratulations, Mailina! Learn more about Mailina in her own words:
Mailina Betsey-Chambers is a proud graduate of Conard High School and the Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts Half-Day Program. Her journey in leadership and advocacy began early as a dedicated participant in Delta Sigma Theta's mentorship programs for young African American women. She was involved in Delta Academy from ages 8 to 13 and Delta GEMS from 14 to 18. Passionate about ensuring fair treatment for her fellow students, she served on the social media committee at the Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts.
With a longstanding commitment to the arts, Mailina has gained valuable experience as both a stagehand and stage manager, playing a vital role in bringing performances to life for her school. She is deeply grateful for the support she has received from the Joseph family and the Hartford Foundation, which will help her pursue her educational goals at Manchester Community College. She plans to earn an associate degree in Computer Networking, followed by a bachelor's degree at the university of her choice. Mailina hopes to continue her career in the arts while also exploring opportunities in the IT field.
Please see the Previous Scholarship Winners page under the "More" tab for previous winners.
Click on the link below to apply. For instructions on how to apply, go to the " More" tab. Click on The Scholarship & How to Apply.
(The list of previous scholarship recipients begins with the 2021 recipient because the 2022 scholarship recipient chose not to be identified, and there was no scholarship recipient selected in 2023.)