Southern University System Foundation
Cornelius and Gragulee Smith Scholarship
This scholarship supports full-time undergraduate students at Southern University Baton Rouge who demonstrate a remaining financial need.
Award
Up to $1,000 per year
Deadline
January 5, 2027
Level
Undergraduate
Status
75 days left
All majorsRenewable award
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- Application effort
- High (essay, recommendation letters, transcript, resume)
- Who can apply
- Undergraduate students, minimum GPA 2.5
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Who is eligible
- Full-time undergraduate student attending Southern University Baton Rouge (SUBR)
- In good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Evidence of remaining financial need after all support and office of financial aid funds
What you'll need
- Resume
- Up to three letters of recommendation
- Copy of most recent semester grades (for SU students) or transcript (for transfer students)
- 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, academic transcripts, and recommendations.
- 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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