Alcorn State University News July 1, 2021 Alcorn launches a new freshmen scholarship and the Alyce G. Clarke leadership scholarship Alcorn State University's new scholarship program awards scholarships to first-year Mississippi students who meet high school grade-point average and standardized test score requirements. In addition, incoming freshmen who demonstrate leadership qualities along with high academic achievement will be eligible to receive an additional scholarship. The University is awarding a freshman scholarship to students that earn a 3.0 GPA or higher. Awards range from $500 to $3,000 based on ACT or SAT scores. The Alyce G. Clarke Leadership Award goes to high achieving students with a 3.5 or higher GPA. The leadership scholarship funds additional $500 to $2,000. "With the introduction of this new scholarship program for first-year Mississippi students, it demonstrates the University's steadfast commitment to providing an exceptional educational experience at an affordable price," said President Dr. Felecia M. Nave. "We're also honored and thrilled to name the leadership award for Rep. Clarke. She is the first African American woman to serve in the Mississippi Legislature and for nearly four decades, has never shied away from the issues impacting Mississippians," add Nave. "As a 1961 graduate, she truly embodies Alcorn's legacy of leaders and history makers." The kick-off for the new scholarship program will be held at a press conference honoring Rep. Alyce Griffin Clarke at the state capitol building rotunda at 11 a.m., Friday, July 2, 2021. Eligible students will be automatically awarded the scholarship upon admission. The scholarship will be awarded yearly for up to eight consecutive semesters or the first bachelor's degree. Scholarship recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA and full-time status for renewal. The new award will be based on availability. Sandra M. Phoenix HBCU Library Alliance Executive Director Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library 111 James P. Brawley Drive SW Atlanta GA 30314 404-978-2118 (office) 404-702-5854 (cell) http://www.hbculibraries.org<http://www.hbculibraries.org/> sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org> Honor the ancestors, honor the children and those yet to come. Building Capacity for Humanities Special Collections at HBCUs - Become an ally and partner with us to protect, preserve and share a more authentic record of American history. Follow this link http://hbculibraries.org/humanities-2019.html for more information. Follow this link http://hbculibraries.org/ and click on the Donate Now button to invest in this project. Your support is appreciated. Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/hbculibraryalliance1/ and Twitter at https://twitter.com/HBCULibAlliance Check out "PULSE!" The HBCU Library Alliance's News Source! - https://hbculibraryalliance.wordpress.com/