The Mine and Yours Community Initiative (MAYCI) has created the Marcus Garvey African-Centered scholarship. The Marcus Garvey African-Centered scholarship serves as a form financial aid toward the tuition of undergraduate degree-seeking scholars at:

 

Clark Atlanta University

Florida A&M University

Howard University

Lincoln University (Pan Africana Studies)

Savannah State University 

 

Recipients of the Marcus Garvey African-Centered scholarship must declare a major in African Studies (African American Studies/Africana Studies/Pan-African Studies) and major in one of the following academic programs:

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Accounting

Aeronautical and Industrial Technology

Agricultural Sciences

Architectural Engineering

Art

Arts and Sciences

Biology

Cardio-Respiratory Care

Chemistry

Civil and Environmental Engineering

Computer Science

Criminal Justice

Dental Hygiene

Early Childhood Education

Economics and Finance

Education

Electrical Engineering

English

 

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Purpose: The purpose of the Marcus Garvey African-Centered scholarship is to provide an incentive to the scholastic approach of award recipients who will address the needs and surmount the conditions of African people the world over.

Mission: To propel the education of students by pairing a foundational knowledge base from the program of African Studies along with another select, program of study (see reverse side).

Vision: Infusing African Studies in every course of study at all H.B.C.U's in order to bring forth, graduate and deliver African-Centered scholars who will become the change agents for the betterment of African citizens worldwide.

 

Criteria: This scholarship is available to undergraduate, degree-seeking students who have completed a minimum of 48 hours of coursework with a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher. Proof of the declaration of a major in one of the aforementioned programs of study and major in African Studies and the required G.P.A. must be provided with the application in the form of an official or unofficial transcript. Students transferring to the given H.B.C.U. who meet these requirements, must provide an official letter of acceptance from the given H.B.C.U., an official transcript from the transient institution, proof from the given H.B.C.U. that transfer credits have been accepted, which must reflect a minimum of the above stated hours of coursework and G.P.A. and proof of the declaration of a major in one of the aforementioned programs of study and major in African Studies. This scholarship will be awarded on a per year basis. Previous award recipients must re-apply (Strong consideration shall be given to previous recipients pending satisfaction of criteria requirements).
 

What is African Studies? African Studies is a field of study concentrated around the world experience of African people throughout the global African diaspora. African Studies is prepared and instructed from a qualified African perspective (world experience including but not limited to - culture, economics, geography, history, identity, psychology and sociology).

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Why African Studies? African Studies obligates scholars to the best approaches, perspectives, practices and relations necessary to improve the global conditions of African people. African Studies equips scholars with the fundamental and unique intelligence that enhances their college educational experience allowing for them to enter graduate programs and on-take various career paths around the world.

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