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Welcome to the Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation Scholarships

The 2024 application process will open on April 1, 2024 and the deadline would be May 15, 2024.

The Foundation Scholarships are merit-based and awarded to qualified students with a consideration of financial need. All recipients shall be in pursuit of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and as described by the respective scholarship criteria. Most scholarships are for one year, non-renewable unless otherwise indicated in the award description. To apply for a Foundation Scholarship, you must complete the online application and provide the following supporting documents as instructed in the application:

  • A high-resolution headshot,
  • Current FAFSA Confirmation Page (received from filing FAFSA),
  • Most recent transcript (unofficial or official),
  • Three letters of recommendation from current school professor or faculty member or community leader

Points to remember

Filling out your application should take you 1-3 hours of focused time. Having to interrupt your progress to find information, like a school transcript, FAFSA confirmation, or the name and email address for someone writing your letter of recommendation, it can take even longer. We suggest that you use your time wisely by getting a head start and collect each of the items listed above before you begin.

Additional criteria

Members of the Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors and their immediate family members are not eligible for consideration of any scholarship distributed by the Foundation.

If you require assistance or additional information, please contact the Kappa Foundation Scholarship Administrator.

RODNEY C. ADKINS ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP

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. The 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. Click here to learn more about the scholarship.

SEAN A. BATTLE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP

The Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation, Inc. is proud to offer financial assistance to qualifying undergraduate students of African-American descent who are attending a four-year accredited college or university and majoring in a Business or Pre-Law field of study. This scholarship was established by Foundation Director Sean A. Battle. Click here to learn more about the scholarship.

A. RONALD AND JACQUELINE BERRYMAN ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP

The Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation, Inc. is proud to offer financial assistance to qualifying undergraduate students of African-American descent or other minority descent in the Western Province of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., who are attending a four-year accredited college or university and majoring in a Business or Accounting field of study. This scholarship was established by Foundation Vice President A. Ronald and Silhouette Jacqueline Berryman. Click here to learn more about the scholarship.

MICHAEL J. DUBOSE BUSINESS EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP

The Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation, Inc. is proud to offer financial assistance to continuing undergraduate students, attending a four-year accredited college or university and majoring in Business & Finance related fields of study. Four Scholarships shall be awarded. These scholarships are available to all eligible students and will receive a one-year scholarship of $2,500. These scholarships are available to all eligible students and will receive a one-year scholarship of $2,500. This scholarship was established by Foundation President Michael J. Dubose. Click here to learn more about the scholarship.

RANDY LAVORN PARTEE, SR. SCHOLARSHIP

The Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation, Inc. is proud to offer financial assistance to undergraduate students or graduate students with a financial need, attending a four-year accredited college or university. This scholarship was established to honor the memory of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. member Randy L. Partee, Sr. The late Randy Partee was an eminent leader of Hill’s Pet Nutrition Corporation. The scholarship will be awarded to the applicant who best exemplifies the leadership of Mr. Randy Partee. Applicant must be pursuing a degree in Business, Information Technology, or Engineering. Click here to learn more about the scholarship.

THE KAPPA ALPHA PSI FOUNDATION ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP

The Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation is proud to offer financial assistance to graduating high school seniors and continuing undergraduate students with a financial need attending a four-year accredited college or university. Ten or more scholarships shall be awarded. These scholarships are available to all eligible students with declared or undeclared majors. Selected scholarship recipients will receive a one-year scholarship of $2,000. Click here to learn more about the scholarship.

THE KAPPA ALPHA PSI FOUNDATION STEM SCHOLARSHIP

The Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation is proud to offer financial assistance to graduating high school seniors and continuing undergraduate students with a financial need attending a four-year accredited college or university and majoring in a STEM-related field. Five scholarships shall be awarded. These scholarships are available to all eligible students with declared or undeclared majors. Click here to learn more about the scholarship.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE SKILLED TRADES

The Kappa Alpha Foundation Skilled Trades Scholarship program is awarding up to 5 scholarships for $1,500 each to students planning to pursue full-time study at a two-year college or vocational-technical school in the 2022-2023 academic year. To apply, students must be high school seniors, graduates or undergraduates with a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent), and plan to pursue a degree/certificate in trade fields such as, but not limited to, construction, motor/power sector, mechanics or technology.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be an undergraduate student
  • Must attend two-year college or a vocational-tech school
  • Must study full-time

Process

1. Register

Click on the "Register" link and complete and submit the registration form.

2. Login

Login to the award with your email and password.

3. Create

Create your online application. For a list of required information and attachments, please review the Award Application Guide

4. Save

During the Call for Applications period, your application can be saved as DRAFT until all the required information is completed and attachments uploaded. As each section is complete, you will see a appear in the category tab when the application is saved. At any time, you can download and print your application by clicking on the icon in the Application Summary section.

5. Submit

On completion, save your Nomination as FINAL. Download and print a copy of your application for your records by clicking on the icon in the Application Summary section in the right column. Note: If an update is required prior to the Call for Applications period, you can make the update and resave as FINAL.

If you require assistance or additional information, please contact the Kappa Foundation Scholarship Administrator.

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Key Dates

Open Date:
April 1, 2024
Close Date:
May 15, 2024
Review Open Date:
May 15, 2024
Review Close Date:
June 15, 2024
Proof of Enrollment:
August 1, 2024
Announcements:
Week of Virtual Celebration of Achievement (Est July 25, 2024)
Awards sent:
August 15, 2024

CONTACT US

Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation
2322 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19132
Phone: 215.225.6566
Email:   scholarships@thekappafoundation.org