SCHOLARSHIP INFO

The Metro Atlanta Chapter Awarded

$25,000

in scholarships in 2024-2025 school year!

Ernest J. Clements, Jr. Academic Scholarship

Ernest J. Clements, Jr. was a 1960 graduate of Alabama A&M University. His studies included Industrial Arts and Social Studies. Ernest spent most of his career working in education and obtained his first job working as a teacher in Vienna, Georgia. Mr. Clements became 1 of the first 5 black teachers to teach at Lithonia High School. When interviewing for that job, the principal at the time told him he would one day be the principal of Lithonia High School. While employed at Lithonia High School, Mr. Clements taught Social Studies, became the Assistant Principal and finally the Principal. He retired with 32 and a half years of service to Lithonia High School. After retiring from a career in education, Ernest Clements became a Georgia Mental Health Counselor where he mentored students who attempted to commit suicide. Ernest Clements, Jr. was an avid supporter of Alabama A&M University and the Metro Atlanta Alumni Chapter. He was instrumental in chapter fundraising initiatives and led many students to choose Alabama A&M University for a secondary education.

The Metro Atlanta Alumni Chapter honors Ernest's commitment to education by sponsoring the Ernest J. Clements Academic Scholarship to support students that attend Alabama A&M University.

Ernest J. Clements Scholarship Criteria

Requirements:

The scholarship is open to high school seniors and current University students who meet the following criteria:

Resident of Metro Atlanta
2.80 cumulative grade point average and above (based on 4.0 scale)
Minimum SAT score of 850 or ACT score of 16 (incoming students)
Participation in extra curricular activities and/or community service
Acceptance letter or proof of enrollment from Alabama A&M University
Membership in the Alabama A&M University Pre-Alumni Association (current students).

Applications Process:

Apply using the Clements Scholarship Application Form

Upload the following documentation in the application
- Short written answer question and detailed participation in extracurricular activities and/or community service
- Video Essay (Video recorded short autobiography and essay questions)
- 2 letters of recommendation, one preferred from an Alabama A&M alumnus
- Unofficial Current Transcript
- Admission Letter of Proof of Enrollment
- ACT or SAT scores for incoming students only. Not required for current AAMU students or transfer students with more than 30 semester hours
- Applicant Headshot - Digital Image (Business casual or senior photo)

Administration and Management:

Decisions rendered by the Scholarship Committee are final.
Scholarship awards are one-time awards. Students may reapply each year for each scholarship offered, although this does not guarantee automatic approval.
Applicants are encouraged to remove any personally sensitive information from their application package. The MAAC is not responsible for personal data that maybe compromised by use of the internet or otherwise.

Scholarship Awards:

cholarship funds may be used for any expenses related to the cost of attending Alabama A&M University. Expenses may include, but are not limited to, tuition, books, fees, etc.
All payments will be made payable to Alabama A&M University on behalf of the award recipient unless otherwise specified.
Only one scholarship will be awarded by the Chapter per applicant.