Scholarships
Lynda Dunlap Cosey Scholarship
Scholarship Criteria
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Nu Gamma Omega Chapter welcomes you to participate in the Lynda Dunlap Cosey Essay Scholarship.
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We bring you this opportunity through collaboration between Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Nu Gamma Omega Chapter and Nu Gamma Omega Educational and Charitable Foundation.
Purpose
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The purpose of the Lynda Dunlap Cosey Essay Scholarship Award is to assist high school seniors in completing their education.
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Recognizing the ever-rising cost of higher education and the number of students from our communities in need of financial assistance, tuition, books; this scholarship seeks to assist with financial obligations, expenses.
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We know the need in our community is great and it is our continual hope this scholarship will continue to grow.
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The Lynda Dunlap Cosey Essay Scholarship Awards are available on a competitive basis to high school seniors attending high schools in East Baton Rouge Parish, East Feliciana, Baker, Zachary School Systems.
Eligibility
- Due to the sources of funding for this award, there are two (2) sets of eligibility criteria.
- Open to students of all racial and ethnic backgrounds
- All applicants must attend high schools in East Baton Rouge Parish, East Feliciana, Baker, Zachary School Systems.
- All applicants must participate in the essay writing forum held during the announced period.
Questions about the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Nu Gamma Omega Chapter Lynda Dunlap Cosey Scholarship, please contact Mrs. Tora Chrisentery, Ms. Parthenia Reams, or Mrs. Renita Sherrard at ngolyndacosey@gmail.com.
The application and supporting documents must be received by April 17, 2025. Applicants will be required to write an essay in person on May 7, 2025.
Velena Smith Johnson Book Stipend
Book Stipend Criteria
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Nu Gamma Omega Chapter, in collaboration between Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Nu Gamma Omega Chapter and Nu Gamma Omega Educational and Charitable Foundation, welcomes you to participate in the Velena Smith Johnson Book Stipend Scholarship.
Purpose
- The purpose of the Velena Johnson Book Stipend Scholarship Award is to assist college students in completing their education.
- Recognizing the ever-rising cost of higher education and the number of students from our communities in need of financial assistance, tuition, books; this scholarship seeks to make it a little easier for students to afford book expenses.
- We know the need in our community is great and it is our continual hope this scholarship will continue to grow.
- The Velena Johnson Book Stipend Scholarship Awards are available on a competitive basis to both undergraduate and graduate students.
Eligibility
- Due to the sources of funding for this award, there are two (2) sets of eligibility criteria.
- Open to students of all racial and ethnic backgrounds
- All applicants must be an undergraduate and/or graduate student at one of the five (5) HBCUs in Louisiana. (Dillard University, Grambling State University, Southern University BR, Southern University NOLA, and Xavier University)
Award
- Awards will be issued during the fall semester of the following academic year.
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The scholarship award will be announced no later than May 2025.
Questions about the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Nu Gamma Omega Chapter Velena Smith Johnson Book Stipend Scholarship, please contact Mrs. Tora Chrisentery, Ms. Parthenia Reams, or Mrs. Renita Sherrard at akangovsjscholarship@gmail.com.
Applications and all supporting documents must be received by April 17, 2025. Late applications and supporting documents will not be accepted.