African American women manage several scholarship programs.
Black sororities began at historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Three of the oldest sororities, Alpha Kappa Alpha (1908), Delta Sigma Theta (1913), and Zeta Phi Theta (1920), were founded on the campus of Howard University in Washington, DC. The scholarships offered by these sororities have different eligibility requirements, values and application process. All, however, are managed and operated by African American women.
Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA)
AKA's Educational Advancement Foundation (EAF) offers three types of scholarships. Merit and financial awards from $750 to $2,500 to undergraduate and graduate students require full-time enrollment in an accredited degree-granting institution, sophomore or beyond status, a minimum GPA, and demonstrated community service. Youth leadership awards range from $750 to $1,500, are for undergraduates only, and have different requirements. The deadline for each is April 15.
AKA-EAF
5656 South Stony Island
Chicago, IL 60637
akaeaf.org
Delta Sigma Theta
Each Delta Sigma Theta chapter offers scholarships. For example, the Dade County Alumnae Chapter offers three scholarships to graduating high school seniors based on academic achievement, character, communities services, extracurricular activities, and financial need---two one-time $1,000 awards and one four-year $4,000 scholarship awarded in consecutive annual increments contingent upon your GPA. Deadline is Feb. 4.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
Dade County Alumnae Chapter
P.O. Box 52-1806
Miami, FL 33152-1806
dadecountyalumnaedst.com
Zeta Phi Beta
Zeta's National Educational Foundation offers awards of up to $2,500 per year to graduate students and $500 to $1,000 to undergraduates or graduating high school seniors. Other awards for $500 to $1,000 have varying eligibility requirements. Applications must include three letters of recommendation, an official university/high school transcript, and an essay of 150 words. Feb. 1 is the deadline.
Zeta Phi Beta
National Educational Foundation
1734 New Hampshire Ave., N.W.
Washington, DC 20009
zpbnef1975.org
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