Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, with Caribbean roots on her father’s side, N’dea Delfish brings both cultural pride and academic excellence to her studies at Boston College. A graduate of Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School, N’dea continues to embody the values of faith, perseverance, and service that guided her early education.
For N’dea, the Sister Thea Bowman Black Catholic Education Foundation scholarship has been a practical and personal blessing. “I have been able to pursue my education relatively worry-free financially and have been able to apply myself to the fullest extent,” she said. Before receiving the scholarship, she faced uncertainty about her path. “…I was uninspired and lost with where I wanted my future to lead. Through this scholarship, I have been able to meet amazing leaders and learn about what I value most.”
On campus, N’dea serves as Vice President of the Caribbean Culture Club, a role that allows her to celebrate and share her heritage while fostering connection and community.
Looking ahead, N’dea hopes to combine her marketing expertise with her entrepreneurial spirit. “I hope to be able to do freelance marketing work specifically helping startup companies,” she explained. She credits Boston College for nurturing her academic and spiritual growth. “I appreciate my school’s focus on a well-rounded education and their goal on caring for the whole person.”
Beyond financial support, N’dea points to the Foundation’s Summer Symposium as a transformative experience. “The Summer Symposium in which I have been lucky enough to attend three times, has offered me connections to mentors and allowed me to contemplate my values and experience spiritual enrichment.”
She finds deep inspiration in the legacy of Sister Thea Bowman. “Sister Thea Bowman led a life of leadership and servitude to the Lord. Her life inspires me to give back to my communities in any way that I can.”
To the donors who make her journey possible, N’dea offers heartfelt gratitude. “I am eternally grateful, because of this scholarship and opportunity for spiritual enrichment, I have not only been able to flourish as a student but grow as an individual as well.”