Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated - Gamma Omega Chapter Scholarship for High School Seniors

Gamma Omega Chapter will recognize outstanding high school seniors that reside in the St. Louis area and who have achieved academic success and /or have a financial need. Scholarships are awarded to Black or African American students only. Students must have a 2.5 GPA or higher.

Scholarships Available
15 one time $1,000 scholarships

Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:

  • Be a graduating high school senior
  • Identify as Black or African American
  • Plan to enroll as a full-time undergraduate student, with a minimum of 12 credit hours, at an accredited, four-year degree-granting institution in the Fall of 2024
  • 2.5 or higher GPA
  • Demonstrate a financial need
  • Be a permanent resident St. Louis City, St. Louis County or St. Charles County, MO

Make sure to select someone who can write a strong letter of reference about you. Someone who knows your work ethic, character, talents, and personality. It is an important part of the review process.

Finalists for this scholarship will be invited to a personal interview in May.

Funds for this scholarship will be disbursed after August 31, 2025

Questions? Contact akagoscholarship1908@gmail.com

Donor
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated - Gamma Omega Chapter
Award
$1,000
Deadline
05/01/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Please upload your most recent OFFICIAL transcript.
  2. ACT Score (Composite):
  3. List your honors and extracurricular activities (including school, community church, etc).
  4. Employment
    • 1. Employer
    • 2. Address
    • 3. Position
    • 4. Frequency (ie. hours/week)
    • 5. Dates (start date/end date)

  5. Essay: Please write a 250-300 word essay on one of the following topics:

    1. Identify a time you advocated for equality and/or justice in your community or school. Be sure to explain the situation and what actions you took in your advocacy.

    2. Share a time when you felt underrepresented but you still found a way to celebrate your academic achievements or accomplishments.

    3. Identify how your life, community, and/or work experiences have influenced you to be the person you are today.

    4. What is your desired area of study and why? How will you use your degree to give back to your community?

  6. Upload your 2025-2026 FAFSA Submission Summary.
  7. List the name and amount of scholarship/grants (exclude loans) you will receive for next school year:
  8. RECOMMENDATION - TEACHER/PROFESSOR - Enter the name and e-mail address of a qualified individual who will submit a recommendation on your behalf. NOTE: As the applicant, it is your responsibility to inform that person to watch for an email sent on your behalf that will explain how to complete this process.
  9. AKA-Gamma Omega RECOMMENDATION: Enter the name and e-mail address of an instructor, professor, teacher, counselor or other similarly qualified individual who is familiar with your academic work and will submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf. NOTE: As the applicant, it is your responsibility to inform that person to watch for an email sent on your behalf that will explain how to complete this process.
  10. AKA-Gamma Omega SECOND RECOMMENDATION: Enter the name and e-mail address of a supervisor, advisor or other similarly qualified individual who is familiar with your community service or campus/school involvement and will submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf. NOTE: As the applicant, it is your responsibility to inform that person to watch for an email sent on your behalf that will explain how to complete this process.
  11. By entering my full name below, I authorize Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated - Gamma Omega Chapter and its agents to examine, verify and discuss my academic and/or financial records and other information which applies to the consideration of this application. I have read the instructions carefully and understand that the information contained in this application is confidential. I understand that failure to meet any or all of the stated requirements automatically disqualifies me as a candidate. I certify that all answers are accurate and truthful to the best of my knowledge, and that all information in the application and essays are my own work.
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