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Ann Holiday Memorial Scholarship

$10,000
1 winner$10,000
Open
Application Deadline
Nov 15, 2024
Winners Announced
Dec 15, 2024
Education Level
Undergraduate
Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
Undergraduate student
School Name:
North Carolina A&T State University

Ann Holiday was a beloved mother who passed away too soon on September 1, 2023. She leaves behind her loving son, who she always advocated for and encouraged. 

Ann prioritized her son's education, notably advocating for North Carolina A&T State University. She believed in its transformative power for young Black individuals, emphasizing its role in nurturing their potential. Her belief in him never wavered, even as he selfishly entertained thoughts of leaving before her.

Her passing left an unfillable void. However, her family resolved to honor her legacy by ensuring her dream continued through supporting future Aggies. The family recognizes the university as a beacon of Black excellence, where students learn accountability, knowledge, and the value of uniqueness. It's where enduring friendships are forged and where aspirations flourish.

Though he couldn't bring her back, he vowed to perpetuate her vision by assisting young Aggies in realizing their dreams. In this tangible way, he sought to keep her spirit alive, ensuring her belief in Black potential endured.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Ann Holiday by supporting students pursuing higher education at HBCUs.

Any undergraduate student at North Carolina A&T State University may apply for this scholarship opportunity.

To apply, please tell us what being a student at North Carolina A&T means to you, how you will carry on the values you learned in college, what your future goals are, and how you will leverage your education to achieve these ambitions.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Drive, Impact
Published April 26, 2024
Essay Topic

What does it mean to you to be a student at North Carolina A&T State University? How do you plan to carry forth the values and lessons learned while in college? What are your future goals and how do you plan to leverage your education to make these happen?

400–600 words

FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Nov 15, 2024. Winners will be announced on Dec 15, 2024.