F. Alberta Peterson Scholarship

AMERICAN BRIDGE ASSOCIATION, INC.

F. Alberta Peterson Scholarship

Eligibility for Scholarship

Who May Apply: Undergraduate students with at least one year of college or a term in a vocational/trade school. Applicants must reside in the applying Section and provide verification.

  • Complete the F. Alberta Peterson Scholarship application
  • Submit official transcript for the most recent term
  • Verified statement of financial need
  • Three personal references:
    • One must be from an ABA member (include ABA number)
    • One must be from academic or school staff
  • Minimum GPA: 2.5
  • Short typed autobiography (include your classification)

How to Submit

Mail all required documents to your Local, Unit, or Section Scholarship Chairperson. Forms can be requested or downloaded from www.ababridge.org.

Important Dates

  • Forms distributed prior to May 30
  • Return completed forms by June 30 (varies by Section)
  • Applications due to National Chairperson by July 15
  • Award confirmation during ABA Summer National Tournament
  • Stipends mailed by late September or October 31 (after verification)

What Past Scholars Say

“Receiving the F. Alberta Peterson Scholarship gave me the confidence and support to pursue my degree in healthcare administration. I’m forever grateful!”
– Salata, Former Scholar
“This scholarship helped relieve my financial burden and allowed me to focus more on my studies.”
– Jordan, Class of 2022
“The ABA’s support made a real difference. I encourage every eligible student to apply!”
– Malia, Engineering Major

Contact Information

National Scholarship Chairperson:
Debra H. Cotton
5910 Ridgeway Drive, Houston, TX 77033
Phone: 713-738-9927
Email: dhcotton2@comcast.net

Or contact your Sectional Scholarship Chairperson:

Northern Section SVP: Marsha Holmes
Scholarship Chairperson: Norman James

Eastern Section SVP: Lynda Straker
Scholarship Chairperson: Janice McBean

Southern Section SVP: Noah Newman
Scholarship Chairperson: Zandra Perrymon

Western Section SVP: Ida Simms
Scholarship Chairperson: Andreda Pruitt

American Bridge Association, Inc.

 F. Alberta Peterson Scholarship
Section SVPs and Scholarship Chairs

Northern Section SVP: Marsha Holmes
Scholarship Chairperson: Norman James
Eastern Section SVP: Lynda Straker
Scholarship Chairperson: Janice McBean
Southern Section SVP: Noah Newman
Scholarship Chairperson: Zandra Perrymon
Western Section SVP: Ida Simms
Scholarship Chairperson: Andreda Pruitt

F. Alberta Peterson 2024-2025 Recipients

Eastern Section

Alexandria Des Bali

Junior

Computer Art and Animation

Ariel Lucas

Senior

Hospitality and Travel

Amari Muhammad

Senior

Environmental Science

Amaya Keyshon

Sophomore

Computer Science

Western Section

Alina Johnson

Senior

Biology/History

Sierra Cook

Sophomore

Nursing

Logan Sutton

Sophomore

Child Development

Myia Whitehead

Sophomore

Health Sciences

Amaya Keyshon

Sophomore

Computer Science

 

Northern Section


Dayvion Mosley-Wesley

Senior

Biology/History

Sierra Cook

Sophomore

Nursing

Logan Sutton

Sophomore

Child Development

Myia Whitehead

Sophomore

CHealth Sciences

Southern Section

McKenzie Stephens

Senior

Animal and Veterinary Sciences

Charlee Bryant

Sophomore

History in Anthropology

Tyler, Butler

Sophomore

Psychology
 

Christopher Jones

Sophomore

Engineering physics

Eligibility for Scholarship

Who May Apply: Any undergraduate student who has completed at least one year of college or a term in a trade/vocational school. Must reside in the applying Section and submit required verification.

  • Complete the application form
  • Official transcript of latest semester
  • Verified financial need statement
  • Three references:
    • One from an ABA member (include ABA number)
    • One from school staff or faculty
  • Minimum 2.5 GPA
  • Typed autobiography with classification

Important Dates

  • Forms distributed by May 30
  • Return to Section Chairperson by June 30 (varies)
  • National deadline: July 15
  • Award confirmation: ABA Summer National Tournament
  • Stipend checks sent by late September or October 31

What Past Scholars Say

“Receiving the F. Alberta Peterson Scholarship gave me the confidence and support to pursue my degree in healthcare administration. I’m forever grateful!”

– Salata, Former Scholar

“This scholarship helped relieve my financial burden and allowed me to focus more on my studies.”

– Jordan, Class of 2022

“The ABA’s support made a real difference. I encourage every eligible student to apply!”

– Malia, Engineering Major

Contact Information

National Scholarship Chairperson:
Debra H. Cotton
5910 Ridgeway Drive, Houston, TX 77033
Phone: 713-738-9927
Email: dhcotton2@comcast.net

Or contact your Sectional Scholarship Chairperson for more information.