Charitable and Educational Foundation
The GNO-ABO Charitable and Educational Foundation, Inc. was established by the Alpha Beta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. under the leadership of the Chapter’s 25th President, Dr. Conchetta White Fulton, on August 26, 2001.
While the programming of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated encompasses a great deal of initiatives, the GNO-ABO Foundation focuses exclusively on charitable, educational, literary and cultural activities for the benefit of the educational needs of college and/or university students as well as college bound students.
For nearly 25 years, the GNO-ABO Charitable and Educational Foundation, Inc. has sponsored projects and provided services to meet the needs of the Greater New Orleans community. The Foundation seeks to increase philanthropic endeavors and programs of service in the New Orleans communities.
More than 300 college trained, African-American women hold membership in the GNO-ABO Charitable and Educational Foundation, Inc. They provide financial support and volunteer their time year round to the philanthropic efforts of the Foundation.
A scholarship established by the Fulton Family which was instituted in the names of two past members who made significant contributions to the education of health and wellness. Both dedicated they professional lives to the healthcare industry.
Qualifications:
To be awarded to a graduating high school girl that has displayed leadership, community service, and scholastic and academic achievements.
Award Process and Period:
Local high school counselors will be contacted by the scholarship chairperson to recruit applicants. The scholarship shall be awarded by the last Friday in March annually (depending upon availability of funds).
Scholarship instituted to provide financial awards to participants of the Beautillion Program, annually.
Qualifications:
Must be a participant in the current Beautillion Program. The recipients are determined by the Beautillion Committee Members. Only students who are furthering their education at an institution of higher learning are qualified to receive the award.
Award Process and Period:
Financial awards are presented to the awardees the evening of the Beautillion culminating event.
These scholarships are made possible as a result of proceeds of the annual Jazzy Jean Brunch – a signature program of the foundation and the Alpha Beta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Scholarships are awarded to the following universities:
Qualifications:
To be eligible to receive this financial award, students must apply directly through their university’s financial aid department. The qualifications are outlined on the application.
Award Process and Period:
The application period is outlined on the application provided to the financial departments at each of the universities.
Special Requirement:
All who receive this award must attend the event established for the financial award presentation. Failure to attend the event could forfeit receiving the award.
To learn more, email GNO-ABO Charitable and Educational Foundation, Inc. at [email protected] or follow the Foundation on Facebook.