This scholarship is established in honor of Dr. Dorothy C. Lanier, aunt of Willie Lanier of Richmond, Virginia. Mr. Lanier is a 1986 Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee and former linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs. This scholarship has been created by Willie Lanier to honor the inspiration, dedication, and love provided by Dorothy Lanier to not only him but to students pursuing their educational and personal dreams.
The first time this scholarship will be awarded is at the Leadership in Action Conference to be held at Washington State Community College in Marietta, OH on July 22-23, 2011. Phi Theta Kappa will then award the next scholarship at their Regional Convention in March 2012 and award it once a year. Information on how to apply can be found here!!