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The Ira Dorsey Scholarship Endowment Fund, Inc. (IDSEF) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that operates exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, as well as awarding scholarships to graduating high school students.
The IDSEF was founded by the Xi Alpha Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. It was incorporated on June 9, 1994. Since its incorporation, the IDSEF has awarded nearly $300,000 in scholarships to more than 200 students. This level of giving has been made possible through the generosity of IDSEF donors, and the several fundraising events and activities hosted by the IDSEF annually.ksoknmcpppwp
The Ira Dorsey Scholarship Endowment Fund, Inc. is named in honor of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. member and Army Colonel Ira Dorsey. Colonel Dorsey graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1960 and was the only black graduate in the class of 498 graduates. He would go on to have a distinguished military career that included two combat tours in Vietnam, and Battalion Command.
Colonel Dorsey was also very active in the communities where he served. An ardent supporter of higher education, Colonel Dorsey worked tirelessly with young people to prepare them for college and find scholarships. Those who knew him – his family, his fraternity brothers, and others he served with in the military – all say that he was an inspiration, determined to be successful in his endeavors.
Charles Johnson – President
Sid Evans – Vice President
Matthew Brooks – Treasurer
Hubert Bagley – Recording & Corresponding Secretary
Jason Calhoun – Ex- Offico Director, President, Xi Alpha Lambda Chapter
John Bradsher – Ex- Offico Director, Vice President, Xi Alpha Lambda Chapter
Anthony Walker – Ex- Offico Director, Director of Educational Activities, Xi Alpha Lambda Chapter
Edward Brooks – Member
Thearon Williams – Member
Floyd Jones – Member
Carlos Hill – Member
Hershel Holiday – Member
William Wade – Member
Kenneth Wright – Member
Byron Bagby – Member
Chester Johnson – Member
Forter Ward – Member
Jeffery Dunn – Member
Gerald Gladney – Member
Frank Brooks – Member
P.O. Box 1518
7726 Gunston Plaza
Lorton VA, 22079
No amount is too small or too big. With your help, we can do more!
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