Upsilon Alpha Omega, the Gwinnett Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, was chartered in Gwinnett County on January 29, 1994.  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled as a matriculating student at Savannah State University.
• Must be a declared Education major
• Must demonstrate leadership potential and discernable good character
• Must be female
  
  

SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION
To be considered for the Beauty P Baldwin EAF Undergraduate Scholarship of Upsilon Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, applicants must submit the following by March 25 
1. A completed application.
2. A personal statement summarizing why the applicant should be awarded the Beauty P Baldwin EAF Undergraduate Scholarship of Upsilon Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated and how the scholarship will help her pursue her career ambition. 
3. Transcript (including prior semester). Must meet minimum (3.0) GPA requirements.
4. A sealed letter of recommendation from any of the following: professors, advisor, employer or minister.

5.  An updated resume. (Include Community service activities)  

SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION PROCESS
• Completed applications that meet the above criteria must be postmarked by March 25. 
• Applicants will be interviewed. 
• The scholarship recipient will be honored at a Reception.    

ABOUT BEAUTY P. BALDWIN
Beauty P. Baldwin was born in Baldwin County Georgia. She was the first African-American female superintendent in the state of Georgia and served as superintendent of Buford City Schools for nearly 10 years. 

Mrs. Baldwin received her Bachelor of Arts in mathematics from Savanna State College in Savannah, Georgia. She received her Master and Specialist degrees in Administration from University of Georgia. Mrs. Baldwin has dedicated more than 50 years of her life to educating the children of Georgia. 

Mrs. Baldwin had long been a member of many state and national education associations while maintain membership in civic, service and community organizations, as well. She was also Chairman of the Gwinnett County American Red Cross Advisory Committee and Chairman of the United Way Prototype focused on “getting kids ready to learn by the time they are in kindergarten.” She has served as Chairman of the Gwinnett Coalition of Health and Human Services Advisory Board and was a member of the Georgia Council on Adult Literacy (appointed by former Gov. Miller) and the Georgia Board of Medical Assistance (appointed by former Gov. Harris). Mrs. Baldwin was recently recognized as a 50-year member (Golden Member) of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and she is a charter member of Upsilon Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. in 1997. 

Mrs. Baldwin is a loyal member of Hopewell Baptist Church in Norcross, Georgia. At Hopewell, she is a member of the Deaconess Ministry and the Shepherd’s Care Ministry. She was the Administrator of Hopewell Christian Academy, which she founded in 1997. Currently, she serves on the board of directors for a Gwinnett County Public Schools Charter School, North Metro Academy of Performing Arts. A Gwinnett County Elementary School, Baldwin Elementary School, named in her honor opened for the 2016-17 school year.

Mrs. Baldwin is married to Mr. Lucious Baldwin. Their daughter, Mrs. Geri Baldwin Gonzalez, is a member and past president of the Upsilon Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.