Dr. Eula Cohen Scholarship

Eula M. Cohen was born March 26, 1929, in Chattanooga, Tennessee and grew up and attended elementary and high school at the historic Howard High in Chattanooga where she graduated as the class Salutatorian. Although an only child, she was surrounded by many cousins, aunts, and uncles on her father side of Cartersville, Georgia and her mother's side of Chattanooga. 

During her formative years, she was very active in dance and tap. Following high school, she made her way to Atlanta to attend Clark College in 1947. While a student at Dear Ole Clark “CC” Eula became very active, both academically and organizationally. She was a member of many clubs, honor societies and groups including the Marching Band where she served as the head majorette and later serving as the Clark College majorette sponsor/advisor as an adult. She would go on to graduate from Clark as her class’s Valedictorian in 1951. Also during her time in college, Eula would join the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority in the Fall of 1948 through her beloved Alpha Pi Chapter. It was on the campus of Clark College where Eula and Rudolph “Rudy” Cohen, Sr. would meet and later marry in December of 1954 in Atlanta, Georgia. 

After graduating from Clark College, she would go on to attend The Atlanta University where she graduated with honors receiving her Master of Arts Degree in 1952. Professionally, she would spend her entire career in the field of education as a teacher, counselor, sponsor, and mentor. Eula spent much of her career in the Atlanta Public School System, most notably at Luther Judson Price High School as a teacher and counselor. After working for many years in education and raising her family, she continued to balance the two while returning to Atlanta University to work on and complete a Ph.D. in 1983. She also received continuing education work at the University of Florida and the Georgia Medical College’s Allied Health program. 

In addition to her work in education, Eula was very active within her community and church. She served on many Boards and Committees including the Clark College Board of Trustees, the local Urban League and the Race Relations Committee at Georgia State University. She has been recognized locally and nationally for her dedication to her Alma Mater. In addition to her service on the Board of Trustees, she also served as Vice President of the National Alumni Association and President of the Atlanta Chapter. Eula was also an involved member of many of the organizations she loved including the Smart Set Club, the Top Ladies of Distinction, Alpha Kappa Alpha and the Atlanta Chapter of the 555th Parachute Infantry Association. In 1951, she was featured in the Sorority’s Summer Ivy Leaf Magazine honoring outstanding college Sorors. 

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2024 Scholarship Winners

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Alaya Holman - Douglas High School who will attend Texas State University

Joshua J. Salami - Best High School Academy who will attend Morehouse College

DeZavion Holman - Best High School Academy who will attend Fort Valley State University

Karina Rueda-Pena - North Atlanta High School who will attend Kennesaw State University

Mariah Glenn - Maynard Jackson High School who will attend Kennesaw State University

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Atlanta Chapter, 555th Scholarship Information

501(c)(3) Exempt

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Primary Goal:  To promote activities which provide for scholarships for Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Cadets desiring to enter airborne service, and/or high school graduates of merit seeking higher education, with a demonstrated need for assistance.

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Purpose:  To provide uniform procedures and instructions for implementation of the Robert F. Greene - Atlanta Chapter of 555th PIA Scholarship Program.

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Objectives:  The primary objective of the Chapter’s Scholarship Programs is to encourage qualified High School applicants to attend college of their choice.  To establish a liaison for each Metro AtlantaPublic School that has a JROTC program.  That person will be responsible to ensure that 555th information is disseminated to school which will allow for "Keeping the Legacy Alive".    

Criteria: 

(1)   Must be a High School student in the Metro Atlanta Area School System.

(2)   Must meet all four-year college/University entrance requirements for the Institution the student plans to attend.

(3)   The applicant must not be receiving any major merit based scholarships.

(4)   The applicant must have at least a 2.5 Grade Point Average (GPA).

(5)   Copy of University/College Acceptance Letter

(6)   Copy of High School Transcripts

(7)   Copy of 1 to 2 Paragraph Attachment explaining the "History of the Triple Nickles"

(8)   The Chapter shall award at least one (1) scholarship. 

(9)   Submission of packet must be submitted by 15 Mar 2024.

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2025 Theme - “Service" 

Layout - Times New Roman, 12 Font Size and Double Spaced

Submit Nomination Form by deadline

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Send information to Robertfgreene555@gmail.com with Subject:  2025 Scholarship Nomination

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Sponsorship

There are four ways for anyone to become a Major Scholarship Contributor and be recognized at our Annual Banquet as such. The following guidelines give a detailed description of the benefits you receive by becoming a Executive Platinum, Platinum, Gold or Silver Member.  

So don't wait, donate & participate!

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Executive Platinum Member - $1055 for the year

- Certificate designated as Executive Platinum Member signed by Chapter President

- Member listed in Scholarship Program as Executive Platinum Member

- Member receives 4 tickets to Annual Banquet

- Member receives shirt as a Executive Member

- The $1055 is tax deductible

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Platinum Member - $855 for the year

 - Certificate designated as Platinum Member signed by Chapter President                            

 - Member listed in Scholarship Program as Platinum Member

 - Member receives 3 tickets to Annual Banquet

 - Member receives shirt as a Platinum Member

 - The $800 is tax deductible

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Gold Member - $555 for the year

 - Certificate designated as Gold Member signed by Chapter President

 - Member listed in Scholarship Program as Gold Member

 - Member receives 2 tickets to Annual Banquet

 - Member receives shirt as a Gold Member

 - The $555 is tax deductible

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Silver Member - $355 for the year

 - Certificate designated as Silver Member signed by Chapter President

 - Member listed in Scholarship Program as Silver Member

 - The $355 is tax deductible