Dr. Karen M. Clark Scholarship
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The Oklahoma City Chapter of Chums, Inc. established a scholarship program in 2009 to help youth who pursue post-high school education. Graduating seniors who will attend a college or vocational school for the first time and are from the Oklahoma City, Edmond, Putnam City, Millwood, Choctaw, Deer Creek, Mid-Del Schools and Charter Schools in those districts are eligible to apply. Dr. Karen M. Clark, founder and first president of the Oklahoma City Chapter of Chums, Inc., served in education as a professor, department chair and administrator of the State Department of Education, St. Gregory's College and Langston University. The Chapter officially named the scholarship in honor of her achievements and commitment to education. The Chapter's annual “I’m Every Woman” luncheon helps fund the scholarships.
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​​​2026 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE : Tuesday - April 1, 2026 (postmarked or emailed)
2026 Scholarship Letter
2026 Scholarship Application
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Past Scholarship Recipients
2025 ShaDaija Perry Bloomer
Nicolas Watkins
Maleah Watley
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2024 Laiyanna Jethrow
Faith Lewis
Angel Orquiz
2023 Christabel Sam
Jaidyn Broiles
Kaysen Gibson
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2022 DeAndrea Samuel
Terrance Gilliam
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2021 Layla Molina
Karen Santillan
Erin Williams
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2020 Mackenzie Chandler
J'lientia McNeal
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2019 Moun'tae J. Edmundon Jr.
Zamya Darthard
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2018 Mallory Hudson
Avani Smith
2017 Cheryl Daniel
De’Ashia Cogdell
2016 Janna Carter
2015 Rickel Boyd
Hanna Ahmad-Coleman
2014 Alise Lanae Bundage
Aire-ana Robinson
2013 Sky Deer
MacKenzie Renfro
2012 Karla Y. Villalobos
2011 Siah Sicarr
Dr. Karen Marie Clark
For more than 20 years Dr. Karen M. Clark, organizer and first president of the Oklahoma City Chapter of Chums, Inc., served in education as a professor, department chair and administrator at the State Department of Education, St. Gregory College and Langston University. The Oklahoma City Chapter of Chums, Inc. named this scholarship in honor of her achievements and commitment to education.
Karen Marie Scott Clark, born in Chicago, IL, received a BA in Broadcast Journalism from Illinois State University, an M.Ed from Central State University and an Ed.D from Oklahoma State University. She also held local, regional and national leadership in Jack & Jill of America; Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; Links, Inc. and Chums Inc. She died on October 26, 2011.
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