AALA Gene Henson Scholarship in USA
The AALA Gene Henson Scholarship is a prestigious educational award designed to support outstanding high school seniors in metro Atlanta who plan to continue their education at accredited colleges or universities in Georgia. The scholarship is funded by the Gene Henson Scholarship Foundation, a nonprofit organization established to create educational opportunities for deserving students.
Named after AALA founding member Gene Henson, the scholarship recognizes academic achievement, financial need, leadership potential, and commitment to higher education.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United States
- Scholarship Name: AALA Gene Henson Scholarship
- Scholarship Amount: $5,000
- Number of Awards: 1
- Degree Level: Undergraduate
- Eligible Nationality: Domestic Students
- Eligible Region: Metro Atlanta, Georgia
- Study Destination: Accredited colleges or universities in Georgia
- Deadline: June 14
- Funded By: AALA Gene Henson Scholarship Foundation
Degree Level
The scholarship is available for students pursuing:
- Undergraduate degree programs
- College studies at accredited Georgia institutions
Available Subjects
Students from all academic disciplines and study fields are eligible to apply.
Benefits
Selected students will receive:
- A total scholarship award of $5,000
- Two installments of $2,500 each
- Financial assistance for tuition and educational expenses
- Recognition for academic excellence and leadership
Recipients must maintain a GPA of 3.0 to receive the second installment of the scholarship.
Eligible Nationalities
The scholarship is open to:
- U.S. citizens residing in Georgia
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be U.S. citizens
- Be high school seniors attending a public or nonprofit high school in metro Atlanta
- Be accepted to an accredited college or university in Georgia
- Plan to attend a Georgia higher education institution
- Demonstrate academic achievement and financial need
- Participate in an interview with the scholarship committee
- Obtain a recommendation letter from a school advisor
- Be nominated by their school counselor
Each school counselor may nominate up to two eligible students.
Application Procedure
Required Documents
Applicants must prepare and submit:
- Completed application form
- High school transcripts
- Official SAT or ACT scores
- Letter of recommendation
- Letter of acceptance from a Georgia college or university
- Signed statement of non-affiliation
- Financial documents including W-2 forms
- A 750-word essay based on the scholarship committee topic
How to Apply
Students can apply by following these steps:
- Obtain nomination from a school counselor.
- Complete the scholarship application form.
- Prepare all required academic and financial documents.
- Write and submit the required 750-word essay.
- Submit recommendation and acceptance letters.
- Participate in the scholarship interview process.
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 after selection to receive the second payment.
About the Gene Henson Scholarship Foundation
The Gene Henson Scholarship Foundation was established in 2004 to provide educational opportunities for deserving students in metro Atlanta. The scholarship honors Gene Henson, a founding member of AALA, and continues to support talented students pursuing higher education in Georgia.
Why Apply for This Scholarship?
The AALA Gene Henson Scholarship provides meaningful financial assistance to academically strong students with financial need. It also recognizes leadership, dedication, and educational ambition while helping students achieve their college goals in Georgia.
