ΟΗΛ Charitable Foundation

  • About the Foundation

    The Omicron Eta Lambda Education Foundation is a 501(c)3 charatible organization that has been established for the purpose of conducting the following activities:

    • Award college scholarships to Washington, DC graduating seniors based on academic achievement and need.
    • Provide ongoing mentoring for students enrolled in middle schools and junior high schools to support the development of their self-esteem, academic achievement and community values.
    • Conduct educational workshops and discussion groups for students on such topics as pregnancy prevention, communicable diseases and responsible parenting.
    • Provide annual enrollment scholarship for high school youth selected to attend the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Leadership Development Institute.
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    In Memoriam

     

    Brother Norris Carey, a tremendous champion of education, was a generous supporter of the Omicron Eta Lambda Education Foundation.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in the name of Brother Norris Carey. 

     

     

    For those who would like to mail checks,   
    Please mail donations to:  
    OHL Educational Foundation
    P.O. Box 1844
    Washington, DC 20013 United States 
    Please make out the check to the  OHL Educational Foundation.
    In the memo slot please state - Norris Carey 

      
     
     

     

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  • Nathaniel A. Murray Scholarship

    The brothers of the Omicron Eta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated are proud to announce our 2012 Nathaniel A. Murray Scholarship Contest presented by the Omicron Eta Lambda Education Foundation. The Contest will recognize talented students from the District of Columbia who will begin their college education in the fall of 2012. Applications are currently available and are due April 15, 2012.

     

    Manly deeds, scholarship, and love for all mankind are the aims of our fraternity. In keeping with the organization’s principles, the Omicron Eta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., annually awards several scholarships to eligible senior high school male students enrolled in District of Columbia public schools. The scholarship is named after one of the seven founders of Alpha Phi Alpha, Nathaniel A. Murray, who taught at Armstrong Vocational High School in the District of Columbia. 

     

    We welcome applications from well-rounded young students who have excellent character, proven leadership skills, and demonstrated academic achievement (a cumulative grade point average of 2.50 or greater.)

    For more information or to receive a hard copy by mail contact : Brother Charles Prince

     

    Download 2012 Application HERE


         2010 Scholarship Recipients
                 Alemneh Woretaw
             Conrad Cheeks 
                 Courtney Foushee
             Gabriel Massalley

     
     
    Trustees of the ΟΗΛ Education Foundation

    Ryle Bell, President
    Maurice Foushee, Secretary
    Norris Carey, Treasurer
    Booker Wheeler, II

    Fletcher Craig

    William Nolen
    Michael Brown

    Harry Taylor
    Jay Johnson

    George Wimberly

    For more information, contact Brother Ryle Bell