Southern University System Foundation
Clyde and Carrie W. McHenry Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to an incoming high school graduate planning to enroll in a four-year baccalaureate degree program at Southern University Baton Rouge.
Award
Up to $5,000 per year
Deadline
January 5, 2027
Level
Undergraduate
Status
75 days left
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- Application effort
- High (essay, recommendation letters, transcript, resume)
- Who can apply
- Undergraduate students, minimum GPA 3
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Who is eligible
- Graduating high school senior planning to enroll in a four-year baccalaureate program at SUBR
- Proven first-generation college student
- Have a GPA of 3.0 or above
- ACT score of 21 or its SAT equivalent
- Significant financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid
- Exhibit leadership ability through extracurricular or community service activities
What you'll need
- Resume
- Up to three letters of recommendation
- High school transcript
- ACT or SAT score
- Essay (500 words or less): "Why are HBCUs, like Southern University, still important and need our support today?"
How to apply
- Visit the Southern University System Foundation scholarship form page.
- Prepare required materials: resume, high school transcripts showing 3.0 GPA, and ACT/SAT scores showing 21 ACT/SAT equivalent.
- Write an essay of 500 words or less answering: 'Why are HBCUs, like Southern University, still important and need our support today?'
- Complete and submit the online application form by January 5, 2027.
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Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://foundation.sus.edu/apply-for-scholarships/
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