2026 The Just Scholar Application

GENERAL INFORMATION

Ernest Everett Just grew to become a great student. His first three semesters at Dartmouth produced an average grade of 78.8. Yet, he persevered and discovered his academic footing, advancing continually to achieve an average grade of 92.2 over his last five semesters, earning Phi Beta Kappa and magna cum laude honors.

Inspired by the academic diligence and progress of Omega Psi Phi Founder, Dr. Ernest Everett Just, Delta Mu Mu Chapter, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity (DMM), Inc., presents the inaugural Just Scholar. The Just Scholar is a full 4-year tuition & fees scholarship to any 4-year University System of Georgia institution for an African American male high school senior with a grade point average of 2.5 to 2.99 (on a 4-point scale) who continually improves and/or maintains their collegiate grade point average* similar to the progression of Dr. Just during his collegiate years.

*subject to terms & conditions

Application Period: January 26, 2026, through Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Finalists will be notified via email by Monday, April 13, 2026.
Interviews are required for all Finalists. Interviews will take place in person or via Zoom during the week of Monday, April 20, 2026.
The awardee will be notified by Saturday, May 2, 2026.
Scholarship amount: Full 4-year tuition & fees scholarship to any 4-year University System of Georgia institution (amount to be paid directly to the institution).
Continuation of scholarship is dependent on maintaining or increasing the awardee's grade point average semester-over-semester during their undergraduate collegiate tenure (not to exceed four years). Terms and conditions apply based on a signed scholarship agreement.
If awarded, attendance at DMM's annual scholarship brunch is required to receive your award. This year's brunch is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 10 AM to Noon (location TBD).
If awarded, recipients agree to have a DMM representative follow up periodically throughout the award's school year to monitor the awardee's scholastic experience (required).

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

African American males only.
A spring 2026 graduating high school senior who has been accepted or pending acceptance to a full-time 4-year college or university in the University System of Georgia.
Possess a grade point average between 2.50 and 2.99 on a 4.0 system (or equivalent on an alternative system)
Demonstrate financial need.
Be a U.S. citizen and resident of Georgia from the metro Atlanta area.

In order to maintain the status of The Just Scholar and continue to receive the scholarship, the awardee must continually improve and/or maintain their grade point average during the 4-year award period, subject to terms and conditions.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Completion of the online application in full. Incomplete applications will be disqualified and not be considered.
High school transcript.
PDF of your Free Application for Federal Student Aid form (FAFSA) Submission Summary
College acceptance letter (this must be received before issuing any scholarship).
Two letters of recommendation from a teacher/administrator and/or community leader attesting to your academic achievement, leadership, and character.
An essay not to exceed 500 words on the following topic: What is the central problem/challenge affecting African American male college students in 2026? Please note: use of assistance software and/or technology (i.e., AI tools) in creating your original work is strictly prohibited. The DMM Scholarship Committee will utilize detection software to determine the usage of AI to assist with the essay. If the content is found to be above a 40% threshold, the essay and application will be disqualified.

Once you submit your application, you'll receive a copy via email. Please email scholarshipdmm@gmail.com if you have any questions or need any assistance.

APPLICANT INFORMATION:

Applicant's Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast NameSuffix

Are you an African American male?*

YesNo

Date of Birth*

Permanent Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code

Cell Number*

E-mail Address*

example@example.com

FAMILY INFORMATION:

Parent/Guardian's Full Name:*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name

Parent/Guardian's Education:

Please select the highest level of education

Parent/Guardian's Occupation:

Relationship to Applicant:*

Email of Parent/Guardian*

example@example.com

Phone Number of Parent/Guardian*

Total Household Income*

# of Siblings*

Excluding yourself

# of Siblings in College*

Excluding yourself

Please upload your most recent 2026-27 FAFSA Submission Summary:*

Please upload a PDF of your 2026-27 FAFSA Submission Summary

FAFSA Student Aid Index (SAI) Score:*

This is found on your FAFSA Submission Summary. SAI Range: -1500 to 999999

ACADEMIC INFORMATION:

Are you currently a High School senior scheduled to graduate in the spring of 2026?*

YesNo

What metro Atlanta High School do you currently attend?*

Please state the name of the school, city, and county

Name and location of the 4-year University System of Georgia college or university you're planning to attend (i.e., been accepted to or acceptance is pending):*

Name of College/University, City, & State

What is your major or intended major?*

What is your cumulative GPA?*

Please provide your SAT Score:

Please provide if taken

Please provide your ACT Score:

Please provide if taken

Please upload your most recent High School transcript *

Please provide in PDF format

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

List and describe any extra-curricular activities, honors, awards, and community/campus involvement including jobs or positions of responsibility that you have held within them. If you have had experience in community service, indicate contributions you have made.

Please provide an essay of no more than 500 words on the following topic: What is the central problem/challenge affecting African American male college students in 2026?*

Use of assistance software and/or technology (i.e., AI tools) in creating your original work is strictly prohibited. The DMM Scholarship Committee will utilize detection software to determine the usage of AI to assist with the essay. If the content is found to be above a 40% threshold, the essay and application will be disqualified.0/500

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Please provide two letters of recommendation from a teacher/administrator and/or a community leader attesting to your academic achievement, leadership, and character.

Letter of Recommendation #1:*

Letter of Recommendation #2:*

APPLICANT CERTIFICATION

I certify that all the information that I have provided in this application and in the enclosed letters is true and complete, to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the providing of false or misleading information may lead to the rescinding of an award. I certify that I am currently enrolled and in good standing as a senior in high school, enrolled in or applying for full-time enrollment to a four-year college or university for the 2026 - 2027 academic year and I am eligible to receive scholarships granted under the program. Lastly, I grant the Delta Mu Mu Chapter, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and its affilitate, Committment to Excellence, Inc., permission to publish my name, picture, and amount of award and personal biographical information in conjunction with this award.

Applicant's Signature*