Juanita Robinson English was a proud 1949 graduate of Howard University who moved from Aliceville, AL to attend Howard.
While a student, Juanita was active on campus and valued her friendships. She enjoyed being part of the Howard Players and got involved with local community organizing. She met her husband Dr. Leo Victor English (Howard Medical School, 1944) while playing bridge at a Howard Alumni event in Detroit. In 1954, they moved to San Jose, CA where they raised their family. They continued to be active with the Howard University Alumni Association and cherished their friendship with their Howard community.
Later in life, Juanita became a Licensed Marriage, Family, and Child Therapist. She worked with Alum Rock Counseling Center in San Jose, CA. She especially loved working with children. Juanita was an avid reader who dreamed of writing a children’s book about her own childhood in Alabama. She often said, “I’m very blessed. And I hope I have given something in return.”
This scholarship was made possible by the sorors of R.E.F.I.N.E.D. (Spring 2007), Alpha Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and the generosity of family and friends of Juanita Robinson English. It aims to honor the memory of Juanita Robinson English by assisting Howard University undergraduate students with the costs of books and tuition.
Any undergraduate student attending Howard University who has non-profit or volunteering experience may apply for this scholarship, but applicants majoring in education or the fine arts are preferred. Students who are passionate about community service, racial justice, and working with children are strongly encouraged to apply.
To apply, tell us about a social issue you’re passionate about and how you plan to address this issue through your future career.
What is a social issue that you care about? How do you dream of addressing this issue through your career?
The application deadline is Sep 1, 2024. Winners will be announced on Oct 1, 2024.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Oct 1, 2024. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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