Alberta Virginia Scott facts for kids
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Alberta Virginia Scott (born around 1875 – died August 30, 1902) was an important American educator. She made history as the first African-American student to graduate from Radcliffe College in 1898.
Early Life and Education
Alberta Virginia Scott was born near Richmond, Virginia. Her family moved to Cambridge, Massachusetts, when she was a young girl. They were active members of the historic Union Baptist Church in Cambridge.
Alberta attended Allston School, finishing in 1889. She then went to Cambridge Latin School, graduating in 1894. In 1898, Alberta Virginia Scott achieved a major milestone. She became the very first African-American graduate of Radcliffe College.
Her Career as an Educator
Alberta Scott always planned to become a teacher. After graduating from Radcliffe, she taught in Indianapolis. She also taught for a short time at Tuskegee Institute.
Later Life and Legacy
Alberta Scott passed away in 1902 in Cambridge. She was only 26 years old. She had been ill for about 16 months. A Cambridge newspaper obituary noted that her death ended what would have been a very helpful life. She had hoped to work among people of her own race.
Today, Alberta V. Scott is remembered in Cambridge. The Cambridge African American History Project placed a special sign about her in 1993. The Association of Black Harvard Women (ABHW) also honors her. They have an Alberta V. Scott Mentorship Program, named in her memory.
