Objective
The Ada L. Mason Memorial Scholarship of the Greater Washington, DC Area Chapter of the Jackson State University National Alumni Association enables scholarship awards to be presented annually to assist students in attending Jackson State University.
Eligibility:
Preferred eligibility requirements for applicants are as follows:
Deadline for Submissions
The deadline for submitting applications to be considered for the upcoming fall semester is March 25th each year.
About the Ada L. Mason Memorial Scholarship
Ada L. Mason, a native of Picayune, Mississippi, is a 1973 graduate of Jackson State University who was tragically killed on September 11, 2001 at the Pentagon. Ada was an active member of the Greater Washington, D.C. Area Alumni Chapter who worked diligently in support of her alma mater and her community. She served as the chapter's assistant secretary, and co-chairperson of the Annual Scholarship Dinner and Dance at the time of her death. Ada leaves two children, Sean and Shannon, and one grandson. In memory of her tireless work for the Greater Washington, DC area, the chapter is re-naming its scholarship so that although her physical presence is no longer with us, her spirit and commitment to Jackson State continue to live on.
Selection of Scholarship Recipient (s):
The Scholarship Committee will act as scholarship administrator and will be responsible for selecting and nominating the proposed recipient(s) to the chapter for acceptance and final approval. The Committee will use the applicant’s scholastic average, letters of recommendation, copy of their JSU acceptance letter, and essay as the selection criteria. Financial need is not an overall determining factor; however, it may be used at the discretion of the committee.
Preference will be given to new applicants who satisfy the scholarship requirements. The recipient(s) will be notified no later than April 14th each year. The scholarship will be presented on the last Friday in April, at the Chapter’s annual Scholarship Dinner and Dance. The scholarship award will be applied to the cost of out-of-state tuition. (For students residing in the District of Columbia, the scholarship award will be applied towards regular tuition and fees.)
Disbursement of Scholarship Awards:
The Chapter will provide the Jackson State University National Alumni Association with the recipient’s name and scholarship award to be disbursed from the chapter’s scholarship account. One half of the scholarship will be given each semester. The awards of money are as follows: Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors - $1000.00; Seniors- $2,000.00.
Renewals
The scholarship can be renewed for a maximum of four consecutive years. The award recipient must follow the same application submission procedures as outlined above.
Ada L. Mason Memorial Scholarship Application Form
The following supporting documentation must be forwarded with your application for the Jackson State University Greater Washington, DC Alumni Chapter Scholarship Award by March 25th each year. Partial applications will not be considered.
Mail to:
Greater Washington, DC Chapter
Jackson State University Alumni Association
Attn: Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 7691
Largo, MD 20792
The Ada L. Mason Memorial Scholarship of the Greater Washington, DC Area Chapter of the Jackson State University National Alumni Association enables scholarship awards to be presented annually to assist students in attending Jackson State University.
Eligibility:
Preferred eligibility requirements for applicants are as follows:
- The applicant must be a resident of the Greater Washington, DC area (Approximately a 50 mile radius – defined by the Chapter);
- The applicant must have a scholastic average of C+ (2.5 GPA) or higher;
- The applicant must complete a 500 word essay;
- The applicant must be either a currently-enrolled student at Jackson State University; or a high school senior who has applied for admission at the university for the upcoming academic year or who already has a letter of acceptance from the university for the upcoming academic year.
Deadline for Submissions
The deadline for submitting applications to be considered for the upcoming fall semester is March 25th each year.
About the Ada L. Mason Memorial Scholarship
Ada L. Mason, a native of Picayune, Mississippi, is a 1973 graduate of Jackson State University who was tragically killed on September 11, 2001 at the Pentagon. Ada was an active member of the Greater Washington, D.C. Area Alumni Chapter who worked diligently in support of her alma mater and her community. She served as the chapter's assistant secretary, and co-chairperson of the Annual Scholarship Dinner and Dance at the time of her death. Ada leaves two children, Sean and Shannon, and one grandson. In memory of her tireless work for the Greater Washington, DC area, the chapter is re-naming its scholarship so that although her physical presence is no longer with us, her spirit and commitment to Jackson State continue to live on.
Selection of Scholarship Recipient (s):
The Scholarship Committee will act as scholarship administrator and will be responsible for selecting and nominating the proposed recipient(s) to the chapter for acceptance and final approval. The Committee will use the applicant’s scholastic average, letters of recommendation, copy of their JSU acceptance letter, and essay as the selection criteria. Financial need is not an overall determining factor; however, it may be used at the discretion of the committee.
Preference will be given to new applicants who satisfy the scholarship requirements. The recipient(s) will be notified no later than April 14th each year. The scholarship will be presented on the last Friday in April, at the Chapter’s annual Scholarship Dinner and Dance. The scholarship award will be applied to the cost of out-of-state tuition. (For students residing in the District of Columbia, the scholarship award will be applied towards regular tuition and fees.)
Disbursement of Scholarship Awards:
The Chapter will provide the Jackson State University National Alumni Association with the recipient’s name and scholarship award to be disbursed from the chapter’s scholarship account. One half of the scholarship will be given each semester. The awards of money are as follows: Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors - $1000.00; Seniors- $2,000.00.
Renewals
The scholarship can be renewed for a maximum of four consecutive years. The award recipient must follow the same application submission procedures as outlined above.
Ada L. Mason Memorial Scholarship Application Form
The following supporting documentation must be forwarded with your application for the Jackson State University Greater Washington, DC Alumni Chapter Scholarship Award by March 25th each year. Partial applications will not be considered.
- Official transcript of academic record;
- Copy of JSU letter of acceptance (new applicants only);
- Two letters of recommendation from non-family members. At least one recommendation letter should come from an educational professional at the university for students already attending Jackson State or from the student’s high school for incoming freshmen.
- A 500-word essay, typed and double-spaced (not required for renewals). Applicants may write about one of the three topics:
- “The Advantages/Benefits of Attending a Historically Black Institution”
- “Why a College Education is Important to Me”
- “My Plan/Goals for Success”
Mail to:
Greater Washington, DC Chapter
Jackson State University Alumni Association
Attn: Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 7691
Largo, MD 20792
