2022 Scholarship Application for JSU Gulf Coast Alumni Chapter
High school seniors who are interested in attending JSU in the fall, please complete the application.
Two $1000.00 scholarships will be awarded to deserving students who submit a completed application
by April 1.
JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY
GULF COAST ALUMNI CHAPTER
2022 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Name: _____________________________________ Email Address: ________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________________
Home Phone Number: __________________________ Cell Phone Number: _________________________
Parent/Guardian Name: _____________________________________________________________________
Parent Home Phone Number: ____________________ Parent Cell Phone Number: ____________________
High School Attending: __________________________ Cumulative GPA: ________ ACT Score: _________
What school/community organizations are you a member of: _______________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
What extracurricular activities do you participate in: ______________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
What are your short-term goals: ______________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
What are your long-term goals: _______________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Signature of Applicant: __________________________________________________
Applications, essays and transcripts should be mailed to: Jackson State University,
Gulf Coast Alumni Chapter, P. O. Box 7733, Gulfport MS 39501.
The deadline to submit application and complete all other requirements is April 15, 2022.
JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY
GULF COAST ALUMNI CHAPTER
P. O. Box 7733
GULFPORT, MS 39501
2022 SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
The Jackson State University – Gulf Coast Alumni Chapter will award two $1,000.00 scholarships to high school seniors who will be entering JSU in the fall of 2022. Consideration will be given to all applicants who satisfy the scholarship requirements, however there will only be two recipients. The deadline to meet the following criteria is April 15, 2022:
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Applicant must submit a completed scholarship application.
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Applicant must submit a typed essay (500 words or more).
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Topic: “Why I would like to attend Jackson State University.”
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Applicant must submit an official transcript from his/her high school.
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Applicant must live within the three coastal counties of Jackson, Harrison and Hancock.
Requirements for selection as scholarship recipient:
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Recipient must attend at least one Jackson State University – Gulf Coast Alumni Chapter meeting or sponsored event during the school year.
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Student must attend at least one National Alumni meeting in Jackson as a guest of the Gulf Coast Alumni Chapter.
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Student must volunteer in the Jackson State University Office of Alumni Affairs for at least two hours during the school year.
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Student must stay in contact with the Jackson State University – Gulf Coast Alumni Chapter.
For more information visit the JSU – Gulf Coast Alumni Chapter website or contact one of the members listed below:
jsugulfcoast.weebly.com
Willie Cooper – Gulf Coast Chapter President (228) 238-7679
Tamara Proctor – Scholarship Committee Chair (228) 697-2743
Dora Davis-Kennedy – Scholarship Committee Member (228) 229-9796
Roger Magee – Scholarship Committee Member (228) 363-1992
Brenda Matthews – Scholarship Committee Member (228) 864-5233
FMBC SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
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Member of FMBC who attends/attended church regularly, actively participates/participated in at least one (1) church minis try.
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Recent high school graduate at the time of initial application OR
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Prior award recipient who is renewing eligibility as an undergraduate student in good academic standing.
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If attending a community college, must complete a maximum of 4 semesters within 3 years of graduating from high school.
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Must be single and not older than 23 years old.
APPLICATION GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES:
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All high school seniors are eligible to apply for scholarship per school semester.
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Applications may be obtained from the door of the church Sunday School Superintendent.
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Application packet must be fully completed and submitted with required signatures and supporting documents by September 24,2021 for Fall enrollment and by February 7 ,2022 for Spring enrollment.
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Application packet must be mailed to the P.O. Box 6175, Gulfport, MS 39506 or emailed to secretary @fmbchandsboro.org
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Incomplete and/or late applications will not be accepted.
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Parent or Student must be a church member in good standing.
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Parent must reside in Harrison, Hancock, or Jackson County.
SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Joyce Burton, Chairman
Charles Davis
Jackie Lawrence
Searcy Taylor
Purvis McBride
Catherine Miles
Leola Robey
Larry Stewart
(Revised January 2017)
First Missionary Baptist Church of Handsboro
P.O. Box 6175
Gulfport, MS 39506
(228) 896-1299
Rev. S.V. Adolph Jr., Pastor
The purpose of the FMBC Scholarship Memorial Fund is to encourage educational growth and to provide financial assistance to FMBC members who are seeking higher education at a college or university.
The fund assists graduating high school seniors and renewal applicants who are enrolled for completion of an undergraduate degree. The maximum award, based on availability of funds, is $400.00 per school semester for full time enrollment (as determined by the school). The award will be pro-rated for students who are enrolled less than full time. Scholarship awards will be paid to the student as a one-time award per semester.
Scholarship awards are not automatically renewed for successive school years. Current recipients must submit a new application to be eligible for renewal.
FMBC SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 24,2021(Fall); February 7, 2022 (Spring)
*PLEASE PRINT ALL RESPONSES*
AGE: _________ Date Joined FMBC: _________________________
I am a (check one)
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Graduating High School Senior/First Time Applicant □ Freshman □ Sophomore □ Junior □ Senior
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Continuing College Student/Renewal Applicant (attach copy of college transcript)
First Name:__________________________________Last Name: _______________________________
Street Address:________________________________________ Apt. # (if applicable)________________
City: ________________________________________________State: __________________________Zip Code: _________
Home Phone/Cell Phone: _________________________________Email address: ____________________________________
HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDED:_______________________________Date of Graduation: ________________ACT Score: ________
PARENT(S) NAME: ____________________________________________________________________________________
PHONE:_____________________________________________ADDRESS/CITY/STATE/ZIP___________________________
PLEASE LIST THE FMBC CHURCH MINISTRIES, ACTIVITIES, ETC. IN WHICH YOU PARTICIPATED: (Must be a FMBC Member in Good Standing for at least One (1) Year)
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____________________________________Sponsor’s Name: _________________________________________
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____________________________________Sponsor’s Name: _________________________________________
COLLEGE YOU ARE ATTENDING: (attach copy of transcript)
COLLEGE MAJOR and Expected Graduation Date:
I/We certify that the above stated information is true, complete and correct to the best of our knowledge
Student _______________________________________Date____________Classification: ________________
Parent ________________________________________Date: ____________Phone: _____________________
VERIFICATION OF ENROLLMENT STATUS
(TO BE COMPLETED BY REGISTRAR with SEAL)
I hereby certify the following:
Student is enrolled in _________hours on a Semester/Trimester/Quarter (circle one)
Student is: ____Full Time ______3/4 Time ______Half Time _____Less than Half Time (check one)
Student is enrolled in good standing for the current term of enrollment: ____Yes ____No
REGISTRAR’S NAME: ____________________________________Phone: ___________________________
Signature: ______________________________________________Date: ___________________________
(SEAL)