Graduate Scholarship
The Graduate Scholarship is an unrestricted annual award made available through fundraising efforts of the members of PAAP.
Award winners are honored at our Annual Scholarship Luncheon.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the graduate scholarship, applicants must:
- Have been an undergraduate member in good standing of a National Panhellenic Conference sorority.
- Be an active alumna of her sorority.
- Reside and/or attend graduate school in the Pennsylvania, New Jersey or Delaware regions served by the Philadelphia Area Alumnae Panhellenic organization.
For scholarship application inquiries:
2025-2026 Award Recipient
Kylie Watermolen – Alpha Sigma Alpha
Kylie Watermolen is a proud member of Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority and a graduate of Drexel University in Philadelphia, where she majored in Environmental Studies and Sustainability and Environmental Policy. An enthusiastic and engaged member of the Greek community, Kylie contributed her time and talents through service on the Campus Event Planning Committee, Alumnae Housing Board, and Greek Week Committee. With a strong commitment to environmental sustainability and positive change, Kylie is currently pursuing her master’s degree in Environmental Policy at Drexel University.
2024-2025 Award Recipients
Katherine Friedman – Alpha Omicron Pi
Katherine Friedman is a proud member of Alpha Omicron Pi sorority and a graduate of Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, where she majored in Interdisciplinary Health Services with a minor in Autism Behavioral Studies and Health Care Ethics. Throughout her undergraduate years, Katherine demonstrated her commitment to academic excellence, leadership, and sisterhood, serving as Vice President of Academic Development and Director of New Member Experience. Building on her passion for making a difference in the lives of others, Katherine is currently pursuing her doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy at Widener University.
Sophia Desko – Delta Gamma
Katherine Friedman is a proud member of Alpha Omicron Pi sorority and a graduate of Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, where she majored in Interdisciplinary Health Services with a minor in Autism Behavioral Studies and Health Care Ethics. Throughout her undergraduate years, Katherine demonstrated her commitment to academic excellence, leadership, and sisterhood, serving as Vice President of Academic Development and Director of New Member Experience. Building on her passion for making a difference in the lives of others, Katherine is currently pursuing her doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy at Widener University.
2023-2024 Award Recipient
Sarah Tata
Sarah Tata is a sister of Kappa Alpha Theta. She completed her undergraduate work at Tufts University in Medford, MA. While at Tufts, Sarah majored in political science and education and minored in Spanish. She was president of her sorority during her senior year. Sarah is currently a graduate student at the University of Pennsylvania pursuing a Masters of Science degree (MSEd.)
