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National Alumni Association Scholarship Programs


The Albany State University National Alumni Association, Inc. (ASUNAA) established the ASUNAA Scholarship Award Program to recognize, encourage and reward undergraduate students who: are in good academic standing at Albany State University (ASU); demonstrate a financial need; have a record of leadership in school and in the community; have the potential to become active alumni who will support ASU and ASUNAA; and contribute to their communities.

The ASUNAA has awarded scholarships to several students since its inception as an Association. In keeping with its tradition of assisting students, the ASUNAA Board of Directors is proud to offer financial assistance for the Spring Semester of the 2024-2025 academic year for students enrolled at ASU. Two (2) scholarships of $1,000 each are available for students to apply. A student is only eligible to receive one scholarship. Awards are granted without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender, disability, national origin, or any other applicable legally protected status.


Eligibility and Application Requirements

ELIGIBILITY- The Student:

  • Was enrolled as a full-time student at ASU during the Fall and Spring Semesters of the 2022-2023 academic school year and Fall Semester of the 2023-2024 academic year.
  • Will be enrolled as a full-time student at ASU during the Spring Semester of the 2023-2024 academic school year.
  • Has a current cumulative grade point average (GPA)of 2.7 or higher and upon enrollment as a full-time student for the Spring Semester of the 2023-2024 academic school year.
  • Can exhibit outstanding leadership abilities through specific activities and events.
  • Can demonstrate a financial need.
  • Is a U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551.

 

HOW TO APPLY:

The NextGen Leadership Scholarship Application Oct 2023

The Albany State University National Alumni Association, Inc. (ASUNAA) established the ASUNAA Scholarship Award Program to recognize, encourage and reward undergraduate students who: are in good academic standing at Albany State University (ASU). Students must demonstrate a financial need; have a record of leadership in school and in the community; have the potential to become active alumni who will support Albany State University (ASU) and ASUNAA; and contribute to their communities.

In keeping with its tradition of assisting students, the ASUNAA Board of Directors is proud to offer financial assistance for the Fall Semester of the 2023-2024 academic school year to students enrolled at ASU. The ASUNAA established the NextGen Leadership Scholarship[1] to recognize students that exhibit outstanding leadership at Albany State University (ASU); encourage engagement with the Association; and support the next generation of leaders. Awards are granted without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender, disability, national origin, or any other applicable legally protected status.

[1] The Next Gen Leadership ScholarshipPreference will be given to a student that is a member of the ASU Pre-Alumni Council, but the Scholarship is open to all ASU students.


Marie H Dixon Scholarship Application Oct 2023

The Albany State University National Alumni Association, Inc. (ASUNAA) established the ASUNAA Scholarship Award Program to recognize, encourage and reward undergraduate students who: are in good academic standing at Albany State University (ASU); demonstrate a financial need; have a record of leadership in school and in the community; have the potential to become active alumni who will support ASU and ASUNAA; and contribute to their communities.

In keeping with its tradition of assisting students, the ASUNAA Board of Directors is proud to offer financial assistance for the Fall Semester of the 2023-2024 academic school year to students enrolled at ASU. The ASUNAA established the Marie H. Dixon Scholarship to perpetuate the memory of ASU Alumni Ms. Marie H. Dixon. Ms. Dixon personified the mission of the Association. Awards are granted without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender, disability, national origin, or any other applicable legally protected status.



Scholarship Committee Members

This Committee is responsible for the identification and selection on an annual basis of a worthy student(s) to receive financial assistance from the Association through its scholarship programs (Marie H. Dixon Scholarship and Next Gen Leadership Scholarship}. The amount of scholarship to be awarded will be in accordance with established Board policy. Recommendations made are subject to Board and Association approval.


Edna York Cade, M.A. - Chair

Member-At- Large

ASUNAA Board of Directors


Mollie B. Brown, Ph.D

Retired Dean of the College of Business

Albany State University


 

Scholarship Committee Members Contact


Past Scholarship Recipients

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Spring 2024, Jane Oluwaniyi

Next GEN Leadership Scholarship Recipient


The Albany State University National Alumni Association, Inc. (ASUNAA) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of Ms. Jane Oluwaniyi as the recipient of the NextGEN Leadership Scholarship ($1, 000). Ms. Oluwaniyi was chosen from a competitive applicant pool. The award is for tuition for the Spring Semester 2024.


Ms. Oluwaniyi, a first-generation college student, is a native of Nigeria. She is a junior at Albany State University (ASU) majoring in biology. She has an overall grade point average of 3.40.


Click the link below for full details.

2024 NextGen Scholarship Recipient - Jane Oluwaniyi


 

August 15, 2023  Ms.  Sha 'Ariel Jones
MARIE H. DIXON Scholarship Recipient

 

The Albany State University National Alumni Association, Inc. (ASUNAA) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of Ms. Sha'Ariel Jones as a recipient of the Marie H. Dixon Scholarship ($1,000).  The award is for tuition for the Fall Semester 2023. Ms. Jones is a native of  Augusta, Ga. She is a  senior at Albany State University (ASU) majoring in Health and Human Performance. She has an overall grade point average of 3.58 and is a first generation college student.
Click the PDF Link below for full details.
2023 MarieHDixon Scholarship Recipient - ShaAriel Jones

 

NG Jada Mumphery Fall 2023

August 15, 2023 Jada Mumphery
Next GEN Leadership Scholarship Recipient


The Albany State University National Alumni Association, Inc. (ASUNAA) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of Ms. Jada Mumphery as a recipient of the Next GEN Leadership Scholarship ($1,000). The award is for tuition for the Fall Semester 2023. Ms. Mumphery is a native of Atlanta, GA. She is a  senior at Albany State University (ASU) majoring in Health and Human Performance. She has an overall grade point  average of 3.78 and is a first-generation college student.
Click the PDF link below for full details.
2023 NextGen Scholarship Recipient - JADA MUMPHERY

 

 

 

NG Kaithlyn Pauldo Fall 2023

August 15, 2023 Kaithlyn Pauldo
Next GEN Leadership Scholarship Recipient


The Albany State University National Alumni Association, Inc. (ASUNAA) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of
Ms. Kaithlyn Pauldo as a finalist of the Next GEN Leadership Scholarship ($500). The award is for tuition for the Fall Semester 2023.  Ms. Pauldo is a native of Macon, GA.  She is a  Junior at Albany State University (ASU) majoring in Nursing. She has an overall grade point  average of 3.79.

Click the PDF link below for full details.
2023 NextGen Scholarship Recipient - KAITHLYN PAULDO

 

NG Ashyanni Talabes 2023

The Albany State University National Alumni Association, Inc. (ASUNAA) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of Ms. Ashyanni Talabes as a recipient of the Next GEN Leadership Scholarship ($2,000). The award is for tuition for the Spring Semester 2023.

2023 NextGen Scholarship Recipient - Ashyanni Talabes

 

According to Ms. Talabes, the funds from the Next GEN Leadership Scholarship offers her an opportunity to meet her unmet financial needs.  In her essay, she stated he following:

“ Post Graduate—My dream is to create a non-profit organization to educate and mentor those who would like to pursue a career in medicine. As an ASU Alum, I would like to extend my office to create opportunities for minority students to have real hands-on experience and one day offer scholarships and internships to support their endeavors.”

NG Jericho Robinson 2023

The Albany State University National Alumni Association, Inc. (ASUNAA) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of Mr. Jericho Robinson as a recipient of the Next GEN Leadership Scholarship ($1,000). The award is for tuition for the Spring Semester 2023.

2023 NextGen Scholarship Recipient - Jericho Robinson

 

According to Mr. Robinson, the funds from the Next GEN Leadership Scholarship help to take some of the financial burden off of his family.  In his essay, he stated the following:

“ I hope to own multiple businesses. I want to give a sense of hope to the kids in my community and show them that there are other more positive ways to make something of themselves.”

 



The Albany State University National Alumni Association, Inc. (ASUNAA) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of Ms. Bethany Jackson as a recipient of the Marie H. Dixon Scholarship ($1,000). The award is for tuition for the Spring Semester 2023 Scholarships.

2023 MHD Scholarship Recipient - Bethany Jackson

 

According to Ms. Jackson, the funds from the Marie H. Dixon Scholarship will help her pay for her tuition.  In her essay, she stated the following:

“Receiving this scholarship is not only in my benefit, but I will preserve and nurture the legacy of ASU and the Albany State University National Alumni Association through dedicating myself to upholding the standards and pride ASU sets itself upon, and also make sure that I brand this school in the most prideful way possible.”

MHD Tynisha Hall 2023

The Albany State University National Alumni Association, Inc. (ASUNAA) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of Ms. Tynisha Hall as a recipient of the Marie H. Dixon Scholarship ($1,200). The award is for tuition for the Spring Semester 2023. 

2023 MHD Scholarship Recipient - Tynisha Hall

 

According to Ms. Hall, the funds from the Marie H. Dixon Scholarship will help her have less loans and allow her to focus on her studies.  In her essay, she stated the following:

“I recognize the importance of preserving the legacy of ASU and the ASUNAA. I will do my best to stay connected with the ASU and alumni network and contribute financially to ASU and the ASUNAA. ”

MHD Yasmine Latimore Spring 2023

The Albany State University National Alumni Association, Inc. (ASUNAA) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of Ms. Yazmine Latimore as a recipient of the Marie H. Dixon Scholarship ($2,000). The award is for tuition for the Spring Semester 2023.

2023 MHD Scholarship Recipient - Yasmine Latimore

According to Ms. Latimore, the scholarship funds will help pay for the amount owed after her financial aid is applied.   In her essay, she stated  the following:

I want to start my own legacy at ASU. I want to be the first doctor in my family. My motto is: Inspire the hopeless and empower the dreamers.

JANUARY 4, 2022 MS. ZIKERIA L. JONES 

The Albany State University National Alumni Association, Inc. (ASUNAA) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of Ms. Zikeria L. Jones as the recipient of the Marie H. Dixon Scholarship ($1,000). Ms. Jones was chosen from a competitive applicant pool. The award is for tuition for the Spring Semester 2022. Ms. Zikeria L. Jones, a first-generation college student, is a native of Elberton, Ga. She is a sophomore at Albany State University (ASU) majoring in accounting and has an overall grade point average of 3.82. Her extracurricular activities, community services, leadership position, awards or honors consist of the following: Click the PDF Link before for full details.

2022 Marie Dixon Scholarship Award Recipient

JANUARY 4, 2022 MS. DEZNEAIRE K. BILLINGS

The Albany State University National Alumni Association, Inc. (ASUNAA) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of Ms. Dezneaire K. Billings as the recipient of the Next GEN Leadership Scholarship ($2,000). Ms. Billings was chosen from a competitive applicant pool. The award is for tuition for the Spring Semester 2022. Ms. Billings, a first-generation college student, is native of Albany, Ga. She is a senior at Albany State University (ASU) majoring in Health and Human Performance with a minor in Forensic Science. She has an overall grade point average of 3.88 and expects to graduate in December 2022. Click the PDF Link below for complete details

2022 NextGen Leadership Scholarship Recipient - Ms. Billings


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