The Allen J Hammond Memorial Scholarship is open to incoming freshmen with a high school GPA of 3.0 or community college graduates with a college GPA of 2.8. Students shall have a proven track record of service in school, community, and/or church. Students with financial needs are considered. Preference may be given to African-American students. An incoming freshman recipient may retain a scholarship for a maximum of 8 semesters. A community college transfer recipient may retain the scholarship for a maximum of 4 semesters.