Southern University System Foundation
Irving J. & Darlene A. Matthews College of Business Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship supports incoming African-American male freshmen pursuing a degree within the College of Business at Southern University Baton Rouge.
Award
Up to $1,000 per year
Deadline
January 5, 2027
Level
Undergraduate
Status
75 days left
BusinessRenewable award
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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
- African-American male
- Incoming freshman
- Full-time student on the Baton Rouge campus (SUBR)
- Matriculate in a department within the College of Business
- Minimum ACT score of 18 OR a 3.0 GPA for the last two years of high school
- Maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
- Demonstrated financial and social need
What you'll need
- Resume
- Two letters of recommendation
- Written statement of educational goals
- High school transcript and ACT score report
- 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 transcript, ACT score report, and two letters of recommendation.
- Draft a written statement of educational goals.
- 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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