Scholarships
The Metro-Jackson Alumni Chapter of Alcorn State University (ASU) Incorporated has long been a proponent of academic excellence as evidenced by its generous financial donations to ALCORN bound students.
This year, the chapter is preparing to award Four (4) scholarships:
- 1st place academic scholarship – $2,000,
- 2nd place academic scholarship – $1,500,
- 3rd place Emma Maxine Simpson JAM book scholarship – $1000, and
- 4th place Metro-Jackson Alumni Chapter book scholarship – $500.
They will be awarded to ALCORN BOUND high school seniors in the metro Jackson area (Madison, Hinds and Rankin counties) who have demonstrated excellence in academic, achievement, leadership, and service.
The scholarship application, scholarship criteria, and the scholarship scoring rubric are included in this package.
If you have additional questions or concerns regarding the enclosed information, please contact the Education Committee chairperson, Major (R) Frank Branch at fbranch3815@gmail.com or the committee co-chairperson, Mr. Michael Gines at Asugrad1966@currently.com
All high school seniors interested in applying for the Metro-Jackson Alcorn Alumni Chapter, Inc. 2025 scholarship must meet the following criteria:
- Applicants must complete graduation requirements outlined by the Mississippi Department of Education.
- Must be a graduate of a high school in the Metro Jackson (Madison, Hinds & Rankin Counties) area.
- Have a grade point average of 2.50 or above on a 4.0 grading scale or a 3.50 or above on a 5.00 grading scale.
- Have been actively involved in extracurricular and community activities.
- Have been ACCEPTED for admission to Alcorn State University.
Application Procedures:
- Complete pages 4, 5, and 6.
- Provide a 7th Semester Official Transcript showing composite GPA signed by the school’s counselor or stamped with the school’s seal plus ACT or SAT test scores.
- Provide a recent professional headshot photo (3×5 or wallet size) of yourself for publication and complete the release form on page 7.
- Provide acceptance letter from ASU.
- Email above information to fbranch3815@gmail.com or mail to one of the below addresses:
Major (R) Frank J. Branch 1539 Fairwood Drive Jackson, MS 39213
Mr. Michael D. Gines 4622 Norway Drive Jackson, MS 39206
Application deadline is: March 14, 2025
SELECTION: The Scholarship Committee will select the scholarship recipients. All decisions are based solely on academic excellence as indicated by test scores, grade point average, quality of written expression, student’s involvement, and in accordance with the criteria for this award.
AWARD NOTIFICATION: All Awardees will RECEIVE an AWARD LETTER by EMAIL on April 21, 2025. A MOCK CHECK will be presented to Awardees on high school Award, Class or Senior Day/Night OR at the Renaissance at Colony Park’ s water fountain off I-55 north in Ridgeland, MS OR an AWARD Luncheon/Dinner during MAY 2025.
MONETARY AWARDS will be presented to Awardees or their parents, when proper documentation is received verifying that awardees have completed registration and are OFFICIALLY enrolled at Alcorn State University in August 2025.