Dr. Lionel E. McMurren Scholarship

Dear Student,

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., is the oldest African American intercollegiate fraternity in the nation, founded in 1906. Our scholarship program is named in memory of Alpha Brother Dr. Lionel E. McMurren, a renowned educator who established our Chapter scholarship program. Seven Two Thousand Dollar scholarships are awarded to deserving, underserved male high school seniors in Manatee or Sarasota counties yearly.

Please complete all sections of the application by clicking here to apply for the Alpha Phi Alpha Foundation of Manasota, Inc. Scholarship. 

Contact Reggie Woods with any questions by sending an email to:  reggiewoods35@gmail.com

You must provide the following information with your online application: a resume, photo, 2 references (one teacher and one guidance counselor), essay, and permission to use your name and to publicize being a scholarship recipient. 

Student Eligibility:

1. Must be a senior student enrolled in a Manatee or Sarasota County high school.

2. Open to Underserved Males in Sarasota and Manatee Counties. 

3. Must complete the application online by 4/15 (incomplete or late applications will not be accepted).

4. Must provide a transcript, resume, essay, quality photo, and permission to use his name and publicize being a scholarship recipient with the application.

5. Must provide one reference from a school counselor and one recommendation from a teacher.

6. The resume must include evidence of leadership through work, school, or community service. The essay should include the need for financial assistance.

7. Must present proof of admission into a two or four-year college or Technical/ Trade School in the US for the upcoming fall semester prior to receiving the award.

Sincerely,

Alpha Phi Alpha Foundation of Manasota, Inc., Scholarship Committee