Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation Scholarship

Official fact sheet and application instructions for the Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation Youth P. A. C. Scholarship.

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DeadlineApril 15, 2026; Financial Need: April 15; Notification: August 2026; Graduate Merit: August 15; Thrive Scholarship: March 1; Marriott Scholarship: May 1

Award amountThrive: Capped at $1,000; Thrive awards are capped at $1,000; Amounts may vary from requested budget

Last checkedJun 24, 2026

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation Scholarship Application Instructions

Official guide detailing the application process, required materials for undergraduate and graduate applicants, and specific deadlines for various EAF scholarship programs.

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Eligibility

Open to all college students including international students; Includes members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and their dependents

Requirements

Must complete application on a desktop or laptop computer; mobile devices are not supported; Incomplete applications or those not meeting criteria will be disqualified; All awards paid via US dollar, US bank-based checks

Application materials

Completed online application form; Personal statement (Undergraduate); Two letters of recommendation dated within the current application year; Official transcripts from all colleges attended with cumulative GPA; Financial need analysis (Financial Need awards only); Tuition bill showing less than $1,000 owed (Thrive/GAP only)

How to apply

Visit www.akaeaf.org and click the Scholarships tab; Select Get Started or Start Search to find matching awards; Click Apply Now to access the portal and establish a profile; Complete the online application and attach all required documents; Submit electronically by 11:59 p.m. CST on the deadline date

Important dates

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: May 1; Graduate Scholarships (Merit, Financial Need): August 15

Contact

Alexandria Brown, (773) 947-0026 Ext. 7, abrown@akaeaf.net

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