Sgt. Albert Dono Ware Memorial Scholarship
United African Organization (UAO) honors the memory of Sgt. Albert Dono Ware, who died from wounds sustained when his vehicle was attacked with an Improvised Explosive Devise (IED) in the Arghandab River Valley of Afghanistan on December 18, 2009. Sgt. Ware's exemplary service to his adopted homeland, United States of America, lasted for six years in the military. He was assigned to the 782nd Combat Support Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg in North Carolina.
This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Sgt. Albert Dono Ware by supporting students who share his commitment to helping others.
Any African American undergraduate student who is involved in community service may apply for this scholarship opportunity.
To apply, write a short essay in response to the prompt below.
Sgt. Albert Dono Ware’s legacy reflects the values of service, sacrifice, and bravery. How have these values shaped your personal journey, and how do they inspire your vision for addressing current challenges faced by the African diaspora in the US? What policy or community reforms do you see as most critical, and which key stakeholders should be involved in driving change?
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The application deadline is May 16, 2025. Winners will be announced on Jun 16, 2025.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Jun 16, 2025. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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