"I'm glad to be a part of Moody and the commemorative scholarship because it's a way I can continue the legacy of my mom and dad and others in the family who had developed through Moody Bible Institute. Moody helped them in their spiritual walks so they could influence me and so many others."

Burris, an academic leader, community advocate, and wife of former United States Senator Roland Burris, has sponsored a scholarship at Moody Bible Institute for young people whose finances might be preventing them from following God's call.