Thomas and Emelda Keys Scholarship
The Thomas and Emelda Keys scholarship is awarded to college-bound high school seniors based on academic achievement, school, and community involvement. Students who are interested in this scholarship must have an intended major that will directly impact youth. For instance: education, coaching, social work, counseling, medicine, etc.
Criteria
2015-2017
The students eligible must meet the following criteria:
● Must be incoming college freshman ~ or ~ rising sophomore*
*ONLY if graduated on non-reunion year
● Must possess a GPA of a 2.5 or Higher
● Academic resume
● Must submit a letter from a family reunion representative as proof that you are a direct descendant of the offspring of Willis and Jennie Keys (George Washington Keys, Sr., William (Bill), Ambro (Travis), James (Jim), Sarah (Sally), Joseph (Joe), Nathaniel (Morgan), Mary L.E., and Ava Keys.
● Must attend the family reunion to receive the award in person
● Must Submit a 250- word essay using the following prompt:
Thomas and Emelda Keys dedicated their lives to the youth of New Orleans, LA through their occupations, church activities, and community involvement. How do you plan to use your intended degree to help improve the lives of youth in your perspective community?
Amount
Each scholarship awarded will be a maximum of $1000 to be paid in two equal installments of $500 per semester.
Guidelines
2011-2014
Scholarships will be awarded the summer of a Keys Family reunion and will be disbursed in August and January. Recipients must retain full-time student status and earn at least a 2.5 GPA to earn the remainder of the money after the first semester.