RALEIGH-WAKE CHAPTER
OF THE
WINSTON-SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY
NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Luther Johnson Jr. Memorial
SCHOLARSHIP
$1,000
TO BE APPLIED TOWARD TUITION AND FEES
Candidate must be an entering freshman at Winston-Salem State University with at
least a 2.7 or equivalent grade point average (GPA) and at least 850 composite score on
the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or 18 on the American College Test (ACT) to qualify
for the Alumni Scholarship. Awards are made on a competitive basis. Students must
maintain at least a 2.7 GPA throughout the freshman year and must attend a high school
in Wake County. The student must reside on campus during the freshman year.
Winston-Salem State University offers 55 programs of study: 42 baccalaureate programs
and one post-baccalaureate certificate program in computer science through the College
of Arts and Sciences, School of Business and Economics, School of Education & Human
Performance and School of Health Sciences in a wide range of majors. WSSU also offers
12 graduate programs, nine master degree programs, two post-master certification
programs and one add-one teaching licensure program in Business Administration
(MBA), Elementary Education (M.Ed.), Physical Therapy (MPT), Computer Science and
Information Technology (MCST), Nursing (MSN), and Rehabilitation Counseling
(MSRC).
Winston-Salem State University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033,
Phone 404-679-4501) to award baccalaureate and master’s degrees.
WSSU’s School of Business and Economics is one of a select international assembly to
achieve the distinction of accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools
of Business International, the premier accrediting body for business education.
Student/faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Through partnership arrangements, faculty have studied
and worked in Sweden, Russia, Ghana, West Africa, Mexico, Brazil, China and
Australia.
For additional information about the Raleigh-Wake Alumni Scholarship or WSSU
programs of study and admission procedures, please see your high school counselor.
You may also contact Mrs. Monica Money at (919) 599-0123
or by email mlmoney44@gmail.com or visit our website at www.raleighwakewssu.org.
RALEIGH-WAKE CHAPTER
OF THE
WINSTON-SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY
NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Luther Johnson Jr. Memorial Scholarship
SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA
AWARD:
SELECTION
CRITERIA:
A student will receive $1,000.00 for the academic year ($500.00 per semester)
for undergraduate study.
* Satisfactory academic progress (2.7 GPA or above) – Weighted
* Graduating High School Senior
* Entering freshmen (according to credit)
* Must attend a high school in Wake County
* Accepted for admission to Winston-Salem State University
(Not on a conditional basis) for the upcoming semester.
* Two (2) sealed letters of recommendation; one from a school
official (i.e., principal, teacher, school counselor, etc.) and
one from another adult other than a school official (i.e.,
pastor, another church official, employer, etc.). Neither
adult can be a relative of the student.
* Official high school transcript (sealed)
* Copy of highest SAT and/or ACT score
HOW TO
APPLY:
Applications are available in each Wake County high school’s
Student Services Department or your local church. Mail all completed
applications to:
Raleigh-Wake Chapter of WSSU National Alumni Association
Attn: Monica Money
P.O. Box 24826
Raleigh, NC 27611
NOTE:
Deadline for submission is April 1st with the award to be announced by
April 30th. Applications postmarked after the April 1st deadline will
not be considered.
RALEIGH-WAKE CHAPTER
OF THE
WINSTON-SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY
NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Luther Johnson Jr. Memorial Scholarship Application
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name: ________________________________________________________________________________
Last
First
Middle Initial
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________
Street or Post Office Box Number
_______________________________________________________________________________
City
State
Zip Code
County: ___________________________ Telephone Number: (
)____________________________
Date of Birth: MM/DD/YY___________
E-mail address ________________________________
Sex:  Male
 Female
Do you have a family member who has attended or is currently attending Winston-Salem State University?
If so, please list name and relationship.
1.
_______________________________________
2.
_______________________________________
3.
_______________________________________
EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION
Name of High School: ___________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________
Street or Post Office Box Number
______________________________________________________________________________
City
State
Zip Code
High School Class Rank: _____________________Grade Point Average: ________________________
SAT Score: _____________ Date Taken: ______________________ (month/year)
ACT Score: _____________ Date Taken: ______________________ (month/year)
Have you applied for admission to Winston-Salem State University?  Yes  No
Have you been accepted to the university?  Yes  No
Expected date of enrollment at WSSU: _______________________________________ (month/year)
Intended Major: __________________________________________________________
In the space below, briefly state what influenced your decision to choose WSSU as your institution of
higher education and how will you contribute to the university as a student (Must be in your own
handwriting).
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the information provided in this application is complete and correct to the best of my
knowledge. If I am granted this scholarship from the Raleigh-Wake Chapter of the Winston-Salem State
University National Alumni Association, I hereby certify that:
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I have read and accepted information provided by the selection committee.
I give the Raleigh-Wake Alumni Chapter permission to verify information submitted within the
scholarship application.
I will be a full-time student as defined by the Office of Registrar at Winston-Salem State
University.
I will use the proceeds of this scholarship only for the payment of tuition and required fees for
room and board and similar living expenses, for institutional equipment, materials, books, and for
other approved expenses.
________________________
Date
___________________________________________
Signature of Applicant
ENDORSEMENT OF PARENT(S) OR GUARDIAN(S)
(Required for applicants under 21 years of age)
I have read the application and hereby state that the applicant is applying for the Raleigh-Wake Chapter of
the Winston-Salem State University National Alumni Association Chapter Scholarship with my knowledge
and approval.
_______________
Date
___________________________________________
Print Name/ Signature of Parent/Guardian
_______________
Date
___________________________________________
Print Name/ Signature of Parent/Guardian
FINAL CHECKLIST
Before you mail your application packet, be certain that you have included the following items:
 A completed application
 Official transcript (sealed)
 Two (2) sealed recommendations
 Copy of SAT and/or ACT scores
 Copy of admission letter
Return all materials to:
Raleigh-Wake Chapter of the WSSU National Alumni Association
Attn: Monica Money.
PO Box 24826
Raleigh, NC 27611
APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY APRIL 1st!!!