Southern University System Foundation
Georgia Caesar Mckay and George Mckay Jr, Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship supports students attending Southern University Baton Rouge majoring in English or Liberal Arts who are from single-parent households.
Award
Not Available
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 3.2
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Who is eligible
- Must attend Southern University Baton Rouge (SUBR) campus
- Major in English or Liberal Arts
- High school and/or undergraduate minimum 3.2 GPA
- Provide evidence of financial need
- Must be from a single-parent household
- Member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. preferred
What you'll need
- Resume
- Up to three letters of recommendation
- Copy of most recent semester grades or transcript
- Written statement confirming single-parent household status
- 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 your resume, high school/undergraduate transcripts showing a 3.2+ GPA, and a statement confirming your single-parent household status.
- 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.
Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://foundation.sus.edu/apply-for-scholarships/
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