Announcements
Newsletter May 2026
LETTER FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENTKindle Samuel When I was the age of today’s Samuel Ready Scholars, I would not have imagined that the many vividly contoured, interesting and deeply meaningful intersections of my life would all weave together to create such a distinct tapestry. But this ever-evolving journey has led me to more fascinating places…
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Letter from the Board PresidentKindle Samuel Shortly after joining the board of Samuel Ready Scholarships in 2020, I began serving on the scholarship committee, a role that includes delving into intensely personal stories of families on a journey toward independent schools. By the time the girls were selected as scholars, I felt deeply connected to…
Read MoreBoard of Trustees Officers 2025
Samuel Ready Scholarships, Inc. is pleased to announce the election of four new officers to its Board of Trustees. Kindle Samuel has been elected to serve as President of Samuel Ready Scholarships Board of Trustees. Kindle joined the board in 2021 and during the past four years she has held numerous roles within the organization.…
Read MoreNewsletter Spring 2025
Letter from the Board President The strategy pointed toward our second half-century Samuel Ready Scholarships will celebrate our 50th year in 2027. It’s a milestone that prompts us to consider how we’re fostering the educational success of our scholars today, while continuing to honor the legacy and achievements of this organization and of the generations…
Read MoreSamuel Ready Scholarships Picnic 2024
This fall, Friends School of Baltimore hosted the annual Samuel Ready Scholarships picnic. Samuel Ready Scholars, their families, school administrators and Samuel Ready Scholarships board members gathered to share lunch and spend time together. We were joined by board members from the Women’s Bar Association of Maryland- Baltimore Carroll Chapter as they presented a check…
Read MoreNew Board of Trustees Officers Announced
Samuel Ready Scholarships, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of three new officers to its Board of Trustees. Jennifer Byers has been elected to serve as President of Samuel Ready Scholarships Board of Trustees. Jennifer joined the board in 2017 and during the past six years has held numerous roles within the organization, most…
Read MoreKey Stakeholders Dinner
In June, the Samuel Ready Scholarships Board hosted a Key Stakeholders Dinner event in Baltimore City. The event brought together Scholar Alumnae, Supported School representatives, current and former Samuel Ready Scholarships Board members. The event program offered an overview of the Samuel Ready story, a presentation about our impact, as told by Ebony Harley and…
Read MoreSpring 2022 Awards Tea
In April, Samuel Ready Scholarships held its annual Awards Tea Event, hosted by Garrison Forest School. More than 100 Samuel Ready Scholars and their family members joined representatives from each Supported School, Board members, Scholar Alumnae and friends of Samuel Ready Scholarships to celebrate the Scholars and their accomplishments. Fabiana Berenguer Gil, Samuel Ready Scholar and…
Read MoreSamuel Ready Scholarships – Annual Picnic
On a beautiful September afternoon, more than 100 members of the Samuel Ready community gathered to celebrate the beginning of the new academic year. Scholars and their family members joined school administrators, members of the Samuel Ready Scholarships Board and generous donors for an afternoon of fellowship and inspiration. The picnic, hosted by the Bryn…
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