Sarah Ranney

Sarah Ranney of Scotch Plains, N.J., a junior marketing/advertising major with a minor in art, has been selected as one of four national recipients of the 2007 Founder’s Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship awarded by the Delta Sigma Pi Leadership Foundation, a not-for-profit organization which supports the educational and professional endeavors of the International Fraternity of Delta Sigma Pi, a co-educational professional business fraternity.

Each year, more than 70 collegians are selected from among hundreds of applicants for undergraduate scholarships. In addition, graduate fellowships are also awarded to its members across the country. All financial awards are made possible through endowed Foundation funds. The scholarship awards are based on academic achievement, fraternal service, community service, financial need and letters of recommendation.

“Sarah has boundless energy and an attitude that anything is possible if you work hard for it,” said Dr. Alan Wiman, associate professor of marketing and Ranney’s academic adviser. “She is very deserving of this award due to her developing professionalism and desire to help others.”

A dean’s list student for the past three semesters, Ranney holds an overall GPA of 3.5. Active in campus life, she serves as senior vice president of recruitment for Delta Sigma Pi and is one of two recipients of Delta Sigma Pi’s annual alumni scholarships. She is also a member of DAARSTOC, a professional and interpersonal skill building organization, and a sister of Alpha Xi Delta, a social sorority.

“I feel very fortunate to be named one of the recipients of these prestigious scholarships,” said Ranney, who plans to work in a creative department or in account management in an advertising agency upon graduation. “The award money will definitely help lessen the financial strain of attending college. I plan to one day give back to other college students in the same manner.”

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