Douglas Anderson #107 Alumni Association, Inc. will award four $1,000.00 scholarships to deserving seniors who will graduate from a Duval County, Florida High School this year and attend an accredited college or university this fall. The Coach Harold O "Buster" Hair Scholarship for Education will be awarded to a graduating senior who attends a Historically Black College or University. The Sadie Jeffers Memorial Scholarship for the Arts will be awarded to a graduating senior who has matriculated in a program of the Arts. The Nathaniel S. Washington Scholarship for Community Service will be awarded to a graduating senior who has demonstrated outstanding community service. The Samuel Davis Jr. Scholarship for Leadership will be awarded to a graduating senior who has demonstrated a history of Leadership.
The selection of recipients will be based on the following criteria:
A required cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5 weighted or 3.0 unweighted and a combined SAT score of 1000 or above or an ACT composite score of 22 or above.
Three references: Counselor, Teacher and Community Member (Reference letters must be submitted in a separate sealed envelope along with the scholarship application).
A well-written formal letter from the applicant which clearly and completely details his or her educational goals.
Must be a relative of a graduate of Douglas Anderson #107 High School who attended prior to 1969. Relative’s name must be included in designated space on the application form.
The deadline for submitting all information is May 1, 2024. Information received after May 1, 2024 will disqualify the student. An official transcript must accompany each application.
The student must send all information to:
Douglas Anderson #107 Alumni Association, Inc. Attention: Ms. McCrary-House, Scholarship Chairman Post Office Box 5583
Jacksonville, Florida 32247-5583
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