The Scholarship Fund

The Allen Family Scholarship was founded upon a single principle:  no Allen descendant should ever be denied access to a college education. 

We proudly count among our number a prime minister, a city commissioner, members of the clergy, attorneys, doctors and other medical practitioners, entrepreneurs, educators, administrators, designers and other professionals.  We have a great deal to be proud of, for our family is truly blessed.

Higher education is key to ensuring the prosperity of our family, enabling Allens across the world to continue to travel the path of great achievement.  When one of us succeeds, we all succeed.

Preparing Allens to compete academically and excel in the global marketplace is the responsibility of each and every one of us.  The scholarship committee cannot do so alone.  If you are in search of a way to contribute to the continuing success of our family, consider making a donation to the Allen Family Scholarship Fund.

The scholarship committee is embarking on an ambitious and aggressive donor drive to build the scholarship fund and provide greater financial assistance to Allens as they pursue an education.  A not-for-profit corporation will be established and all donations will be tax deductible.  Many thanks to Calvin Allen for his assistance in this endeavor.    

Recent donations include a $1,000 donation from the Key West Allen Family Reunion Committee and a $500 donation from Alfred and Patricia Allen of Key West. 

To contribute to the Allen Family Scholarship Fund, send your donations to P.O. Box 1704, Key West, FL 33041.  No amount is too large or too small.

Past Scholarship Recipients

Congratulations to these 2004 Allen Family Scholarship recipients:

Trey Cooper (great-great-grandson of Rev. George W. Allen), a student at Florida State University who is pursuing the double major of business entrepreneurship and apparel design.

Dora McIver (great-great-granddaughter of Mary Allen Carey), a student at Coastal Georgia Community College, with plans to transfer to Agnes Scott and pursue a medical degree with emphasis on pediatrics.

Donna Allen Moore (great-granddaughter of Mary Allen Carey), who is pursuing a bachelor's degree in human resources management at St. Leo's University.

Congratulations to these 2002 Allen Family Scholarship recipients:

Amy Dawkins (great-granddaughter of James Allen), a graduate student at Florida A&M University earning a master's degree in business

Tangela Lusain (great-great-granddaughter of Rev. George W. Allen), a nursing student at Washington University Medical Center who graduated in May of 2003 and is on her way to becoming a nurse anesthesiologist

We are extremely proud of both Amy and Tangela.  In true Allen style, they are poised for success.  Keep up the great work, ladies!

The Scholarship Committee

The Allen Family Scholarship Committee is made up of two representatives of each offspring of William & Addie Allen who have surviving descendants.  The committee reviews applications, establishes policy, and solicits scholarship contributions.  The members are:

Amanda Moncur & Clark Allen - representing descendants of W.W. Allen of the Bahamas

Joan Allen Leggett & Joy Allen Torrence - representing descendants of Mary Allen Carey of Key West

Calvin J. Allen & (to be determined) - representing descendants of James A. Allen of Key West

Phyllis Allen & Carmen Turner - representing descendants of Rev. George W. Allen of Key West

Monica Allen Smith & Patricia Allen Ebron - representing descendants of Rev. Alexander Allen of Miami

2004 Allen Family Scholarship

Note:  Scholarship requirements and criteria have changed, so please read carefully before applying!

Headed off to college?  Whether you're working toward an academic degree, or are pursuing vocational training for the career of your dreams, the Allen Family Scholarship may be able to assist you!

Instructions:  If you do not have a hard copy of the scholarship application that was mailed with this year's reunion materials, please print this page and include it and all required information with your application packet.

  Name: _____________________________________________

  Address: ___________________________________________

  Telephone: _________________________

  E-mail:  ____________________________

    1.  Please submit this form with a cover letter introducing yourself, detailing your career plans and listing which college or university you are (or will be) enrolled in, which year you are currently completing, and your expected date of graduation.  Tell us why you are a good candidate for this award!

  2.  In your cover letter, please detail your lineage and demonstrate that you are a direct descendant by blood of William & Addie Allen.  For example, I am Carmen Turner, daughter of Eureka Allen Turner Stevens, granddaughter of William Allen, great-granddaughter of Rev. George W. Allen, and great-great-granddaughter of William & Addie Allen. 

  3.  You must possess a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0.  Please attach a copy of your most recent transcript to verify.

  4.  You must demonstrate involvement in both church and community activities.  Please submit letters of recommendation from individuals who supervise or sponsor these activities.

  5.  Scholarship applicants are encouraged to attend family reunions, most particularly the one during which you will be awarded a scholarship. 

  6.  Your application packet must be returned to the Allen Family Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 1704, Key West, FL 33041, received or postmarked no later than the advertised deadline.  No exceptions to the deadline, please.

      Note:  If you are awarded the scholarship, you must provide proof of enrollment to earn a minimum of 6 credit hours prior to receiving scholarship funds. 

     Also, students who are awarded the scholarship must successfully complete one semester of college prior to receiving scholarship funds.