The Schoolhouse Museum awarded its 2021 scholarship to Nevaeh Sylvan.

Sylvan is the daughter of Alicia Delk. She is a 2021 graduate of Smithfield High School. Sylvan maintained academic excellence throughout her high school career. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Beta Club, Key Club and the Smithfield High Dance Team. She has received numerous awards and recognition for her outstanding achievements.

Sylvan is a member of Mt. Tabor Church of God in Christ, where she participates in youth activities. She will attend Howard University in Washington, D.C., where she has been admitted into the mechanical engineering program.

The Schoolhouse Museum awards an annual $1,000 scholarship to an African American high school senior from any Isle of Wight County or Surry County high school. Scholarship criteria and the application can be found on the museum’s website, www.schoolhousemuseum.org.