APCAA AWARDS FIRST BOLD CENTENNIAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO INCOMING MOREHOUSE COLLEGE FRESHMEN

By BMaynard Scarborough I Fall 1980 I APCAA President

Saturday, July 27, 2024 I Atlanta, Georgia — Today, we proudly delivered on the cornerstone of our association's centennial year mission by launching our signature Brothers of Leadership & Distinction (BOLD) Centennial Scholarship Program with the presentation of $20,000 in direct student awards to incoming Morehouse College freshmen Lawson Scott (Midtown High School) and Channing J. Hill (Maynard H. Jackson High School).

Award recipient Lawson Scott plans to major in Mechanical Engineering via the dual degree engineering program with a post undergrad goal of entrepreneurship, and with plans to enter Federal Law Enforcement and National Security (FBI/CIA) following college, Hill is set to pursue an International Studies degree.

Standing alongside our General Manager Alzay F. Calhoun (Spring 2000), CFO Amin S. Aleem (Spring 1999), Chief Scholastic Officer Robert P. Williams (Spring 1999), Signature Events Caucus Chairman Stephen P. Chester (Fall 1998), and more than 50 alums and undergrads, we welcomed the scholar's mothers and provided insight on how the chapter has designed a scholarship/mentor program that not only provides a substantial cash award, but also incorporates tools for their successful matriculation through Morehouse College.

Specifically, the program includes one-on-one mentorship, resume review, informational interviews with professionals in their field, and student success workshops. Each Alpha Rho Chapter mentor will provide:

1. Personal Guidance: Offering tailored advice and support to help awardees excel in their chosen field.

2. Navigational Tips: Sharing insights on how to get the most out of their time at Morehouse College and prepare for their future careers.

3. Learning from Experience: Passing on the mentor's own experiences and expertise to provide valuable perspectives and practical knowledge.

These scholarships were made possible by the financial generosity and servant leadership of Alpha Rho Chapter brothers, family, and friends, and will now be awarded annually. "As APCAA continues to advance our founding mission, our BOLD Centennial Scholarship Program will significantly impact many more metro-Atlanta scholars," stated APCAA President & Founder Bro. BMaynard Scarborough. He added, "We encourage continued giving to our scholarship fund which provides direct funding for Morehouse tuition for incoming Men of Morehouse."

The awards were presented prior to the chapter's annual Atlanta summer smoker organized by the association's Signature Events Caucus and hosted by the group's chairman Stephen P. Chester. During the ceremony (which can be viewed below) Bro. Calhoun provided an opportunity for their mothers to reflect on the significance of the considerable scholarship amount and how it will impact their single-income households.