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SCHOLARSHIP

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The scholarship deadline has passed. Please check back next year.

 

Dear Students,

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Thank you for your interest in applying for the Southern University Alumni Home Chapter High School Scholarship! This award is strictly merit-based and awarded to graduating seniors from East Baton Rouge Parish (including Baker, Central and Zachary). The deadline for this application is Saturday, April 8, 2023 at 11:59pm.

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In order to be considered, you must plan to attend Southern University, complete the High School Scholarship application and meet the High School specific criteria as shown below.

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High School Specific Criteria:

A Cumulative 2.0 GPA.

  • ACT Composite score of 20 OR SAT Composite of 1030.

  • ACCUPLACER score will be considered in lieu of ACT or SAT scores.

  • Two-page essay on "Why I chose to attend Southern University and A&M College”

  • Provide a copy of his/her High School/College Transcript (seven semesters).

 

High School Scholarship General Criteria:

  • Each applicant must submit an acknowledgment letter to the chapter upon receiving the scholarship award and participate in a Home Chapter meeting/event for recognition purposes.

  • The recipient(s) will receive a portion of the scholarship from the SUAF-Home Chapter in the Fall 2023 semester and the remainder in the Spring 2024 semester.

  • Scholarships will be awarded to incoming Southern University and A&M College students who attend High School in East Baton Rouge, Baker, Central and Zachary.

  • 2.0 Cumulative GPA

  • ACT Composite score of 20 OR SAT Composite of 1030 (ACCUPLACER score will be considered in lieu of ACT or SAT scores)

  • Attend Southern University full time in the fall 2023 and spring 2024

  • Guidance Counselors must attach a letter of recommendation for all approved scholarship applications.

  • Parishes based on the submitted essay, high school cumulative GPA and ACT, SAT or ACCUPLACER score.

  • The scholarship awards will be disbursed through the Home Chapter Scholarship Team upon receiving proof of enrollment at Southern University and A&M College by the student presenting a paid billing statement from the institution for the entering semester.

  • Incomplete or late applications will disqualify you from consideration.

  • Email 3rdvp@suhomechapter.org with questions

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