The MGCASUAF, Incorporated will award up to two (2) $2000 scholarships to seniors along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Any graduating senior who meets the criteria below, is eligible to apply.
CRITERIA
Plans to attend Alcorn State University
Is a resident of Hancock, Harrison, or Jackson
Is a graduating senior from an accredited high school within Hancock, Harrison, or Jackson County
Has a minimum high school grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4 point scale or 80% on a 100 point scale (or equivalent)
Has at least an ACT score of 18
Participates in community service projects and/or extra-curricular activities
A completed online application contains the following:
A resume summarizing school achievements and highlighting leadership qualities, community service and extra-curricular activities
A recent photo (preferably a senior portrait head shot)
A copy of ACT score if score is not reported on official transcript
At least one recommendation letter from school district personnel
Dr. Tracy Daniel-Hardy, Scholarship Committee msgulfcoastalcornalumni@gmail.com
For more information, please contact Dr. Tracy Daniel-Hardy, Scholarship Committee chair by email at msgulfcoastalcornalumni@gmail.com or by phone at 228.324.6270.