Scholarship Requirements - March 30, 2021 Deadline
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
APPLICATION PACKAGE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A complete scholarship submission package includes the items listed below.
A completed online application that contains a resume summarizing school achievements and highlighting leadership qualities, community service and extra-curricular activities, and a recent photo (preferably a senior portrait head shot).
The following items mailed to our address below:
A sealed copy of official transcript
A copy of ACT score if score is not reported on official transcript
At least one recommendation letter from school district personnel
Mail completed package to the address below by March 30, 2021.
MS Gulf Coast ASU Alumni Foundation P.O. Box 6798 Gulfport, MS 39506 ATTENTION: Dr. Tracy Daniel-Hardy, Scholarship Committee
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.