In 2005, a scholarship committee of community leaders, former African and African American studies alumni, and ETSU faculty was formed.
At its spring 2006 meeting, the committee voted to name the AFAM scholarship in honor of the late Mrs. Betty Hill Goah.
Although she was born in Laurens, S.C., Mrs. Goah was a lifetime resident of Johnson City. She dedicated her life to improving the quality of life for others in her immediate community and region.
Her contributions to the community included service on the Johnson City Department Authority, John-son City Downtown Clinic, Appalachian Community Fund, Knoxville, Tenn. Regional Health Department, Washington County Health Department, Greater Kingsport Ministerial Alliance and the Commission on Religion in Appalachia.
The first Betty Hill Goah AFAM Scholarship will be awarded in fall 2006.
To make a tax-deductible contribution to the Goah AFAM Scholarship Fund, write checks payable to: The ETSU Foundation/ AFAM Program.

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