September 2021

The Grandma Cares Scholarship is awarded in memory of my late Grandmother, Enid Marie Panthier Alexander (March 4, 1930 – July 11, 2019). “Ma Edward” as she was known in the community, at one point was the guardian of 7 of her grandchildren. I was one of them from about 5 years old and remained with her until adulthood. She and my grandfather took care of us on, doing the best they could with their limited resources. As a studious child, I was able to capture the 21st position in the Common Entrance exam, and earning this scholarship eliminated a...