For years in the execution of the National Organization’s “Go To High School Go To College” Campaign, the Iota Alpha Lambda Chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., provided financial assistance and scholarships to deserving students who attended Harford Community or Cecil Colleges.
To further this effort, the IAL Education Foundation applied for and was approved as a Non-Profit Organization under the provisions of Section 501©(3). The Foundation was organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes. Specifically, our purpose is to promote, via scholarship or financial assistance, the educational pursuits of qualified students to attend college, primarily those who are attending Harford Community College or Cecil College.
The Donald J. Waldon Memorial Scholarship was established in 1976, in honor and memory of Brother Waldon, a Charter Member and second president of the lota Alpha Lambda Chapter (IAL) of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Brother Waldon served IAL as president during 1969-70; and for twelve years, served the Army and nation as a mathematician and supervisory operations research analyst at Aberdeen Proving Ground.
Since its inception, the Donald J. Waldon Memorial Scholarship has provided full, academic scholarships to Cecil College and Harford Community College students. Associate degrees from those schools continue to propel scholarship recipients toward earning four-year and advanced degrees and into productive careers.
The Donald J. Waldon Memorial Scholarship is one of several non- government sources for financing college level academics in Cecil and Harford Counties. IAL is honored to be a part of this multi-group effort to enhance the positive development of our youth.
The Donald J. Waldon Memorial Scholarship Banquet is the scholarship’s largest funding source, producing more than $67,000 during the last 10 years.
IAL is deeply grateful for outstanding support from businesses, groups, and individuals in our communities. It is fitting to especially acknowledge Bro. Waldon’s beloved, Mrs. Nannie P. Waldon, for her 39 years of encouragement and support.
