Each year, Suffolk AME proudly awards the Marge Kearney Scholarship to the children or grandchildren of our members, honoring the life and lasting legacy of Marge Kearney, a passionate advocate who dedicated herself tirelessly to improving the lives of all her Suffolk AME brothers and sisters. This scholarship is a way to celebrate Marge’s contributions and support the educational goals of our members’ families.

► Scholarship Details:

• Who is eligible? Children or grandchildren of Suffolk AME members.
• Enrollment requirement: Applicants must be enrolled full-time at an accredited institution of higher learning for the Fall 2026 semester.
• Application period: August 3 through August 31, 2026.
• Deadline: Completed applications must be returned to Suffolk AME Headquarters by Monday, August 31, 2026.
• Award selection: All scholarships will be awarded by lottery.
  

Applications are available at Suffolk AME Headquarters. To request an application starting August 3rd, please call the office at (631) 589-8400 or send the following details to info@scame.org:

• Member’s Name
• Name of Unit
• Student Name(s)
• Relationship to Student
  

For questions or more information, feel free to reach out to Suffolk AME Headquarters.

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