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.

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

• Completed application form
• Official high school transcript
• Two recommendation forms
• 300-500 word essay