The ChelseaRai Smith Standberry Scholarship Foundation

While traveling back to Atlanta from Texas in 2018, Chelsea and her three children lost their lives in a tragic, 8-vehicle accident. Following this very unfortunate tragedy, the Chair, Co-Chair, Board and Members of the Rising Phenomenal Women International, Atlanta Chapter established a scholarship foundation in her name.

Chelsea wasn’t just the Vice President of Sponsorship for RPW, but she was also a devoted friend, co-worker and relative.  Through her involvement in RPW, the organization got to know her family, husband, Anthony, and the children, Anthony Jr., Anniyah, and Chase.

Chelsea pivotal in getting more Women of Color (WOC) to become involved in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM).  As Vice President, she developed RPW’s sponsorship letters and solicited the support of leaders in the community as well as financial institutions to help further the RPW mission. We soon discovered that Chelsea was not only gifted in Engineering, but she also loved the Arts, becoming an accomplished actress (theater and television).  

It has been an honor for RPW to further the outstanding legacy of such a gifted and well-rounded young woman. The ChelseaRai Smith Standberry Scholarship is awarded to young women in college pursuing in any of the STEAM disciplines. The initial scholarship was awarded in 2019 and is now awarded annually.

Rising Phenomenal Women greatly appreciates any donation, great or small. The monies will be put to good use, helping women receive education in technical fields while at the same time, preserving the legacy and memory of an unforgettable RPW champion!