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Harambee! Scholarship Fund Application
Managed by Foundation for Louisiana
About the Scholarship
Harambee! is a Swahili word meaning “let us all pull together.” It was coined and utilized by President Jomo Kenyatta, the first president post-colonialism, as a rallying cry for unified collective action. In that spirit, the Harambee! Scholarship Fund provides support to students at the Millie M. Charles School of Social Work (SUNO). The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage enrollment, sustain the School’s impact, and assure its continued ascent for generations to come. One scholarship of $3,000 will be awarded for the Spring 2026 semester.
Eligibility
To qualify for the Harambee! Scholarship, applicants must be:
- A U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- A Louisiana resident
- Enrolled or admitted to the Millie M. Charles School of Social Work (SUNO)
Classified as one of the following: - Second-year full-time MSW student
- Advanced standing MSW student
- Part-time MSW student
- Maintaining an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Able to demonstrate financial need (see required documents below)
- Willing to complete a contract/payback agreement if obligations are not fulfilled
Application Requirements
Before starting your application, please prepare the following:
- Proof of SUNO enrollment for Spring 2026 (student ID, class schedule, or enrollment verification).
- Statement of financial need, which may include: FAFSA Student Aid Report, Pell Grant award, pay stubs, monthly budget, public assistance documentation, or student loan info.
- Essay & Brief Biography (750 words max total):
- Share a short autobiography.
- Respond to the following: “The Millie M. Charles School of Social Work is built on the themes of Empowerment, Transformation, and Advocacy. How will you live out these themes as a social work student and as a future social worker?”
4. Interview – Selected applicants will be invited for an interview with the Harambee! Scholarship Committee.
Timeline
- Sept 29, 2025 – Application Opens
- Oct 17, 2025 – Application Deadline
- Oct 22–31, 2025 – Interviews conducted; committee recommendations shared with FFL
- By Nov 7, 2025 – Notification of Selection or Declination
Accessibility & Technical Assistance
Applicants needing assistance with the application may contact Foundation for Louisiana at scholarships@foundationforlouisiana.org.