Southern University System Foundation
Earline Jacques Knox Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship supports full-time undergraduate students in good standing who graduated from an East Baton Rouge high school.
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
- Graduate of an East Baton Rouge high school
- Full-time undergraduate in good standing
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Provide evidence of financial need
- Demonstrate community involvement
What you'll need
- Resume
- Up to three letters of recommendation
- Copy of most recent semester grades or academic transcript
- Evidence of community involvement
- 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.
- Compile your resume, East Baton Rouge high school 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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