New E.R.A.S Endowed Scholarship

Matriculation as a full-time undergraduate student at Jackson State University
• Must have creditably completed* at least one grading period (or as defined by the University) as a full-time
student at Jackson State University, immediately preceding submission of application. *Creditably
completed is synonymous to earned full-time hours (12+ hours)for Spring or Fall session, whichever is
applicable
• A cumulative and semester average of C+, immediately preceding submission of application is required
(C+ is equivalent to a 2.50 on a 4.0 scale
• Demonstrate unmet financial need of at least $1,000 after the financial aid award package has been
determined; and have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) less than $5,000 [Based upon the EFC
calculation from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)]
• Active members of the Gamma Rho Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. will be given first priority