The Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation, Inc. is proud to offer financial assistance to graduating high school seniors and continuing undergraduate students, attending a four-year accredited college or university and majoring in a STEM-related field of study. This scholarship was established by Foundation Board Member Emeritus Rodney C. Adkins.
This is a four-year award that will be disbursed in $2,500 increments at the beginning of the fall semester each year.
The recipient must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 in STEM subjects to remain qualified for this award. If the GPA drops below 2.5, the recipient has one semester to re-establish eligibility or forfeit all remaining disbursements.
- Awarding of this scholarship is based on merit and financial need.
- Applicant shall be an African American male.
- Applicant shall be an honor student with academic achievements in high school.
- Applicant shall enter into Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) degree program.
The Award recipient shall be announced in the summer of each year or at the Grand Chapter Meeting during a Conclave year.
To apply for a Foundation Scholarship, you must complete the online application and provide the following supporting documents as instructed in the application:
- Resume
- 2023-2024 FAFSA Confirmation Page (received from filing FAFSA)
- Most recent transcript (unofficial or official)
- Three letters of recommendation from a current school professor or faculty member or community leader.
- Essay: In a minimum of 500 words, please address the following question: What inspired you to pursue a degree in your current field of study and how do you plan to use your studies to achieve your future career goals? (Please upload your essay in PDF format.)
- A high-resolution headshot.
Additional Criteria:
- Members and the immediate family of members of the Board of Directors of the Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation, Inc. are not eligible for consideration of any scholarship distributed by the Foundation.
Scholarship Details:
Application deadline: May 15, 2024
Donor: Rodney C. Adkins, Laurel Wreath #73
Scholarship Award: $10,000
Scholarship Requirements:
Minimum GPA: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Academic Classification: Graduating High School Senior, College Undergraduate
Majors: Science, Technology or Engineering, Math
