The Xi Delta Delta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi International has awarded two scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each to two Suffolk high school seniors who graduated this summer.

Scholarship applications were delivered to all public and private Suffolk high schools, and submission qualifications included the completion of a two-page application and a 100-word essay.

Brianna Nichole Ramos

, a graduate of Lakeland High School and daughter of Louis Ramos and Tiffany Walker, received a $1,000 scholarship and is attending James Madison University in Harrisonburg.

Kaylene Leanna Thomas,

a graduate of Lakeland High School and daughter of James and Kim Thomas, received a $1,000 scholarship and is attending Randolph-Macon College in Ashland.

The Xi Delta Delta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi International is able to offer these scholarships to deserving students due to their ongoing fundraising activities throughout the year, including their annual Sweetheart Ball. Their 69th annual Sweetheart Ball is scheduled for Feb. 10, 2018. See a member for more information or to obtain tickets.

The 2017-2018 scholarship applications will be available in the schools’ guidance offices in April 2018.