The 12th Student Awards Banquet hosted by the UNLV Alliance of Professionals of African Heritage is scheduled for April 6.

The event, which is open to the public, will take place at 6 p.m. at Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall. Tickets are $10 per person.

Clark County Commission Chairwoman Yvonne Atkinson Gates will be the keynote speaker. Anchorwoman Rikki Cheese of KVBC-TV 3 will serve as master of ceremonies.

During the event, outstanding students of African heritage will be recognized. Undergraduate students who have grade point averages of 3.0 or better and graduate students with GPAs of 3.5 or better will be recognized.

As part of the event, scholarships will be awarded. They are:

* The Roosevelt Fitzgerald Outstanding Student Award, based on academic achievement.
* The Thomas Wilson Community Citizenship Award, based out outstanding community service.

For additional information on the scholarships or on the banquet, call Tracy Cotton at (702) 895-4777, Velicia Haron at (702) 895-4165, or Juanita Fain at (702) 895-4763.