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

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Dear Student,

The Massenberg Foundation STEM Scholarship has been created to support underrepresented students focused on earning Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) related college degrees. The award amount is $2500.

About Dr. Samuel E. Massenberg Sr., Lt Colonel (Ret.), United States Air Force

While serving as one of the first and few Black pilots in the U.S. military, during the Korean war Dr. Massenberg was shot down and taken as a prisoner of war for eight months. Returning to the U.S. he retired from the Air Force and went on to earn his doctorate in education. Dr. Samuel Massenberg became a professor of aerospace studies at North Carolina A&T and served as Dean of Men at Hampton University. He was later named Director of Education for Langley National Aerospace and Space Administration (NASA). He went on to establish the Langley Aerospace Research Student Scholar program (LARS) and developed the Emmy Award winning, NASA CONNECT distant learning program, both geared toward students across the country interested in and excelling in STEM. Throughout his career, Dr. Massenberg worked tirelessly to ensure students from underserved communities had access to opportunities to pursue and succeed in STEM disciplines. Dr. Sammuel E. Massenberg, Sr. was a proud member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Student Name:

Email:

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Name of High School:

Current GPA:

Intended Four-Year College or University:

Have you been accepted (yes, no, pending)

If yes, will you enroll full-time in Fall 2026?

Is your intended major in a related STEM discipline?

If yes, what specific concentration (e.g., computer science, biology, engineering, data science/analytics, other)

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