Victor Allen (pictured above) was the first recipient (Spring 2015) of the Aaron Thompson Book Award. 
Hear the story that inspired the Aaron Thompson Sonic Boom Book Award: 
Past Recipients: 
Spring 2015 - Victor Allen 
Fall 2015 - Kristen Powell 

SONIC BOOM BOOK AWARD

The Aaron Thompson Sonic Boom Book Scholarship is meant to assist students with the costs of textbooks & study materials. Awards of up to $500 are offered each semester and are open to individuals attending Jackson State University who are members  of the Sonic Boom of the South Marching Band. The scholarship will be awarded based on review of essays and the demonstration of need. 

Criteria:
  1. Must be a full-time student (minimum of 12 hours) at Jackson State University. 
  2. Must be a member, in good-standing, of the Jackson State University marching band program. (JSU Band Staff will validate all entries)
  3. Students must submit a short essay that: articulates need for the book award; explains how they have demonstrated leadership and service; and details how they plan to support JSU students in the future. (Essay may be completed in the body of the form below or emailed to: [email protected])
Deadlines:
Spring: December 1
Fall: May 31 
All applicants/essays will be reviewed by the JSU band staff before consideration.

    AARON THOMPSON BOOK SCHOLARSHIP FORM

Enter essay text in box above or email: [email protected]