Dr. Andrew Howard Nichols Memorial Scholarship

Applicants to the Dr. Andrew Howard Nichols Memorial Scholarship must meet all of the following criteria:

Be high school seniors at Mae Jemison High School in Huntsville, AL or Oakwood Adventist Academy in Huntsville, AL
Self-identify as Black or African American, American Indian or Alaska Native, Hispanic or Latino, Asian, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college or university for the entire upcoming academic year
Have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent)

Awards

One (1) $3,000 award will be granted.

Based upon the sponsor’s discretion, the award may be eligible for renewal after the first year. The award is for undergraduate study only.

Notification

All applicants will be notified in June.

Payment of Scholarships

Scholarship America processes scholarship payments on behalf of Robert & Myrtle Nichols. Payment is made in August.

Selection of Recipients

Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of academic record, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, work experience, a statement of educational and career goals and objectives, unusual personal or family circumstances, and an online recommendation.

Financial will be considered. The recipient must show financial need.

Selection of the recipient is made by Scholarship America. The sponsors do not play a part in the selection.

All applicants agree to accept the decision as final.

As part of your application, you must upload the following:

A current, complete transcript of grades. Grade reports are not accepted. Transcripts must display student name, school name, grades and credit hours for each course and term in which each course was taken.

NOTE: If you are providing SAT or ACT test scores, and those scores are not listed on your high school transcript, you will need to upload a copy of your test score report(s) separately. If you are uploading a college transcript, those scores are not required.

One online recommendation form must be submitted on your behalf no later than May 26, 2022 3:00 pm 3:00 p.m. CT.

Your application is not complete unless all required materials are submitted electronically.