Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Scholarships

ALL Scholarships open in January of each year.

UNDERGRADUATE

• Completed online application form including personal statement.
• Two (2) letters of recommendation, dated within the current application year.
• Official transcript(s) from all colleges attended with cumulative GPA listed (scan and attach).
• FINANCIAL NEEDS ONLY: Financial need analysis.
• THRIVE (GAP) ONLY: Copy of tuition bill that shows less than $1,000 owed to graduate or move to the next academic level.

GRADUATE

• Completed online application form.
• Documentation of project/research or scholarly pursuit.
• Two (2) letters of recommendation, dated within the current application year.
• Official transcript(s) from all colleges attended with cumulative GPA listed (scan and attach).
• FINANCIAL NEEDS ONLY: Financial need analysis.
• If first time Graduate student, include a copy of your acceptance letter.

FELLOWSHIP, COMMUNITY, & SERVICE AWARDS

• Completed online application form.
• Detailed Project Narrative
• Budget
• Letter(s) of Support
• Transcripts, IRS 990, or Audit (if applicable)

Incomplete applications or those that do not meet minimum criteria (i.e., outdated recommendation letter), will be disqualified at the time of application submission.

APPLICATION DEADLINES:

Applications must be electronically submitted by 11:59 p.m. CST on the deadline date.

• Thrive Scholarship  MARCH 1
• Undergraduate Scholarships (Merit, Financial Need, Launch) APRIL 15
• Youth P.A.C. Scholarships and Service Awards APRIL 15
• Fellowship Awards APRIL 15 (even-numbered years only)
• Marriott Scholarship (Hotel/Hospitality Majors Only) MAY 1
• Graduate Scholarships (Merit, Financial Need) AUGUST 15
• Community Assistance Awards AUGUST 15
• Endowment Scholarships  SEPTEMBER 30

Please note that EAF scholarships are open to all college students (including international students). This includes but is not limited to members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.,and their dependents. All awards are paid via US dollar, US bank-based checks. No other methods of payment will be used.