MAJOR GLINDA L. McKOY
Biography information
Named in honor of Glinda L. McKoy, who was a member of the Harnett County community and served her country as a decorated veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Initiated into Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated at North Carolina A&T State University, Alpha Phi Chapter. A Silver Star, Glinda became an Ivy Beyond the Wall in July 2011. She was a huge proponent of education and was a catalyst for efforts leading to the chartering of the Omega Kappa Omega chapter. It is important for Shirley to be part of Glinda’s legacy because in addition to being her soror, Glinda and Shirley were cousins and grew up together. Education and scholarship were important to Glinda throughout her life.
Major Glinda L. McKoy Scholarship
The Omega Kappa Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is proud to offer the Major Glinda L. McKoy Scholarship, aimed at supporting academic excellence and professional growth among high school seniors. Each year, we award a minimum of $1,000 to five deserving students from Harnett County’s five high schools:
- Harnett Central High School
- Harnett County Early College
- Overhills High School
- Triton High School
- Western Harnett High School
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Major Glinda L. McKoy Scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be a graduating senior who has applied to and received acceptance from a Historically Black College or University (HBCU)
- Be actively involved in community service projects
- Hold a GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Submit a completed application along with a 300-500 word essay
- Provide two recommendation forms from teachers or community members
- Submit an official copy of their high school transcript
Essay Requirements
Applicants must submit a typed, double-spaced essay of 300-500 words addressing the following prompt:
Essay Prompt:
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is committed to being supreme in service to all mankind, advocating for social change and equality for all. Share how you embody these aspirations and why you are a strong candidate for the Omega Kappa Omega Chapter scholarship. Additionally, describe how you plan to use the scholarship to achieve your academic and career goals.
Application Process and Deadline
- Completed application form
- Official high school transcript
- Two recommendation forms
- 300-500 word essay
All materials should be postmarked by the deadline and mailed to the address listed on the application form. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Scholarship Winner Announcement
The Omega Kappa Omega Scholarship Committee will select recipients, who will be announced at each high school’s Scholarship Night in May. Scholarship funds will be awarded after proof of enrollment in an HBCU is submitted by September 30, 2025. Failure to provide enrollment documentation by this deadline will result in forfeiture of the scholarship.
Submit Your Application Today!
Contact Us
For any questions, please contact Mrs. Seneva Miles at (910) 808-6412 or via
Email: Okoscholarships@gmail.com with
“Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® Omega Kappa Omega
Major Glinda L. McKoy Scholarship” in the subject line.
We look forward to supporting your journey toward academic excellence and leadership.