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SUAF-AC Excel Scholarship

Are you an Arizona resident or a graduate of an Arizona high school who is currently enrolled at one of our Southern University System (SUS) schools? If so, the SUAF-AC Excel Scholarship may be right for you!

 

The Southern University Alumni Federation - Arizona Chapter (SUAF-AC) Excel Scholarship is for current and returning students at our Alma Mater. Award amounts range from $500 to $1500 for the Fall Semester, and are given to current students who demonstrate academic excellence and leadership both on campus and in the community. The application deadline is Wednesday, November 9, 2022.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible, applicants must be:

  • An Arizona resident or Arizona high school graduate

  • African American, Hispanic, or Indigenous American

  • A citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the United States

  • A current student at a Southern University System school

  • Enrolled full-time and have at least one (1) remaining semester at a Southern University System school

  • In good academic standing with a 3.00 cumulative GPA or higher

  • Classified as one of the following academic levels:

    • First-year transfer student (undergraduate only)

    • Freshman, sophomore, junior or senior

    • Graduate student

  • Available to attend the Southern University Alumni Federation/Industry/Student Engagement per academic year

ONLINE APPLICATION OPENS

October 8, 2022

ONLINE APPLICATION
CLOSES

November 9, 2022

FINALISTS NOTIFIED

November 21, 2022

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Finalists for the SUAF-AC Excel Scholarship will be notified no later than November 9, 2022, to schedule an interview.

 

Interviews will be approximately 15 minutes for each prospective scholarship recipient.

WINNERS SELECTED & NOTIFIED

December 15, 2022

 

Scholarship recipients will be notified no later than December 2, 2022, via email, phone, and formal letter. Upon acceptance, funds will be disbursed around December 28, 2022.

TO APPLY...

  • Complete the online application by the November 9, 2022 deadline.

    • The application has four (4) sections: personal information, high school and college information, extracurricular activities, and essays.

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