REQUIREMENTS, DETAILS, AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Deadline March 31 of every year; Awarded April 30 of each year
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• This scholarship is awarded to an African-American male student who has demonstrated leadership, have a history of serving their community, and a commitment to future leadership and service. Special consideration will be given to students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
• Must be a high school senior
• Must be an African American Male
• Two letters of recommendation from a teacher, pastor, counselor, or another person who can assess your character, leadership experience, as well as your academic performance. Letters can not be written by anyone related to you. Must be sealed.
• Official Transcript from your high school (must be sealed)
• Complete Scholarship Application
• 500-700 word essay (must be typed, 12 Font, and single spaced)
  • TOPIC: “If I was tomorrow’s leader what difference would I make in my community”
  • Include background information about yourself.
• One time $1500 scholarship to a junior college or university of student’s choice. Must provide letter of acceptance and registration to the institution before scholarship will be officially awarded. Monies will be paid directly to institution.
• Place All applications and contents in a large brown envelope and then it must be mailed, submitted, and postmarked by March 31st
  • Attn: Barnell Jones
    National Tax Centers/Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc Scholarship
    P. O. Box 4249
    Laurel, MS 39441
• If you have any questions concerning this scholarship please contact Barnell Jones at 601-649-5600 ext 26

** CLICK HERE to download the Leadership Scholarship Application