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Southfield Kappa League

2025 Kappa League Cultural & College Tour Fundraiser

Kappa League Testimonial

Nicholas French

• 2023-2024 Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow
• Cornell University College of Human Ecology B.S., ‘23

• Brian H. Jefferson Scholarship Recipient

• 2020 Kappa League President

Receiving the Brian H. Jefferson Scholarship through Southfield Kappa Foundation was one of the

most impactful forms of support I received on my path to college. The scholarship not only
assisted me and my family financially, but also socially and professionally. The men of the
Southfield Kappa Foundation have been ardent supporters of me throughout my educational ca-
reer, offering indispensable advice and care throughout both the challenging and celebratory
stages of my journey, from the Kappa League to my early adult years. Through the support of Mr.

Ralph Jefferson and the rest of the Southfield Kappa Foundation I was able to grow as a leader
during my college career.

While at Cornell, I served as President of the Cornell University College of Human Ecology’s
Association for Students of Color, a Residential Advisor for my dorm, and an Undergraduate
Member of the Human Ecology Promoting Justice and Equity Committee. Though I have
completed my undergraduate career at Cornell University, I know that these incredible men of
Southfield Kappa Foundation will continue to elevate me and countless other youth to great

heights on our educational path and journey in life.
I am especially thankful to the Jefferson family for their graciousness in my life. Mr. Jefferson has

been my mentor, confidante, and friend for many years, and I credit much of my growth to the
knowledge that he has imparted to me. As I take my next steps as a Bill Emerson National Hunger
Fellow through the Congressional Hunger Center, I leave knowing that the Southfield Kappa
Foundation’s mission will continue to run strong in the lives of other young people. It has been an
honor to have been a recipient of a Southfield Kappa Foundation Brian H. Jefferson Scholarship in

memory of his son, and I thank everyone who lifted me up on this journey.