Alariell Satcher, a junior health sciences major, has received the prestigious United Parcel Service (UPS) Foundation Scholarship Award — emblematic of her academic achievements and commitment as a Resident Assistant on campus.

Satcher of Buffalo, New York, received a $3,200 scholarship award to help pay for her tuition and books. Satcher is the first woman in her family to attend college. Also notably, as a person of financial need, she also works diligently to help others at Stetson maximize their experience. She is planning to pursue a medical career and hopes to become a doctor or pharmacist.

The scholarship is funded by a grant from The Council of Independent Colleges through its nonprofit foundation, the Florida Independent College Fund, in partnership with the UPS Foundation. The Florida Independent College Fund is under the direction of the Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida.

“I was shocked and overwhelmed with joy when I learned that I’m the recipient of the UPS Foundation Scholarship Award,” said Satcher. “This scholarship will make a difference in my college education because it’s encouraging me to continue to wake up every morning and be a great Stetson University student.”

The Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida is a diverse association of 30 private, educational institutions and is the collective voice of Florida’s private non-profit colleges and universities. Since 1956, it has helped to support college and university leadership; advance institutional excellence; and enhance public understanding of private higher education’s contributions to society.

This year, the Florida Independent College Fund has awarded $96,000 to 30 low-income, first-generation minority and new American students at member schools.