Stephanie Byers-Bell Scholarship Fund

Geographic Scope: Alliant University, with initial focus on Los Angeles campus

Award Amount: At least $4,000 per year when endowment is fully funded; can be doubled through year-end matching (example: $8,000 in 2021-2022)

Focus Areas:

• Students of color
• Research impacting underserved populations
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Mental health support for vulnerable populations

Eligibility: Graduate students of color and/or those conducting research impacting underserved populations

Purpose: Launched in 2021 to combat systemic racism, social/civil unrest, and inequality. Enables Alliant's doctoral students to conclude their doctoral work with less financial stress.

Named After: Stephanie Byers-Bell - long-time Alliant University employee and director of campus and student services in Los Angeles, recognized for key roles in developing university campuses as strongholds of multiculturalism and student support.

Fund Status: Endowed scholarship that will generate ongoing annual support