Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Omicron Theta Omega Chapter

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, Omicron Theta Omega Chapter will award scholarships to students graduating from high schools in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area. All scholarships are open to Black or African American students enrolling full-time in Fall 2024.

Leadership & Academic Excellence Scholarship (Two $2,000 awards)
- A Black or African American student who has demonstrated exceptional commitment to student leadership and academic excellence.
- Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
- Documented Leadership
- Family Members of Omicron Theta Omega are NOT eligible to apply
- Resident of St. Louis City, St. Louis County, or St. Charles County

Soaring Community Service Scholarship (Two $2,000 awards)
- A Black or African American student who has demonstrated exceptional commitment to community service.
- Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale
- Documented Community Service
- Family Members of Omicron Theta Omega are NOT eligible to apply
- Resident of St. Louis City, St. Louis County, or St. Charles County

HBCU Family First Scholarship (One $2,000 award)
- A Black or African American student who has demonstrated commitment to academic excellence, leadership, and community service.
- Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
- Documented Leadership & Community Service
- Attending an HBCU
- Family Members of Omicron Theta Omega are eligible to apply
- Resident of St. Louis City, St. Louis County, or St. Charles County

Family First Scholarship (One $2,000 award)
- A student who has demonstrated commitment to academic excellence, leadership, and community service.
- Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher out of
- Documented Leadership & Community Service
- Family Members of OTO are eligible to apply

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NOTE: The scholarship award is contingent upon submitting an enrollment verification form from the college or university for the Fall Semester. The verification submission deadline is Monday, July 22, 2024; funds will no longer be available after this date.

The Scholarship Showcase is scheduled for Saturday, June 22, 2024. All scholarship recipients are required to be present to receive their scholarship award. Details are forthcoming.

For additional information, please email akaotoscholar@gmail.com.

Award
$2,000
Deadline
05/01/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. Select which scholarship(s) you are applying for. Although you may apply to more than one scholarship you are eligible for, only one scholarship will be awarded per student.
  2. Are you related to an Omicron Theta Omega chapter member?
  3. If yes to the previous question, provide their name and relation
  4. Are you planning to attend an HBCU?
  5. Parent (or legal guardian) 1 Full Name
  6. Parent (or legal guardian) 1 Relationship to Applicant
  7. Parent (or legal guardian) 1 Phone Number
  8. Parent (or legal guardian) 1 Email
  9. Parent (or legal guardian) 2 Full Name
  10. Parent (or legal guardian) 2 Relationship to Applicant
  11. Parent (or legal guardian) 2 Phone Number
  12. Parent (or legal guardian) 2 Email
  13. List community service and volunteer activities.
    • 1. Organization
    • 2. Activity/Service
    • 3. Dates
  14. List high school activities (sports, clubs, offices, etc.).
    • 1. Activity
    • 2. Describe involvement (position, office, award, honors, letter, recognition)
    • 3. Years
  15. ESSAY 1: (up to 250 words), tell us about yourself, your future field of study and career aspirations.
  16. ESSAY 2: (up to 250 words), what does this scholarship mean to you?
  17. Upload an acceptance letter from one college to which you have applied and been accepted. This does not have to be your first choice school
  18. Please upload a recent photo of yourself. Make sure it is a professional looking headshot.
  19. SCHOLARSHIP CENTRAL RECOMMENDATION: Enter the name and e-mail address of an instructor, counselor, advisor, supervisor or other similarly 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.
  20. By typing my name below, I acknowledge that I have provided truthful and complete information in this application and understand the requirements of this program. I understand that if I am a recipient of this scholarship award that my awarded amount will be submitted on my behalf to the accredited 2 or 4 year college/university in which full time enrollment has been verified. I forfeit the awarded amount if I do not attend an accredited 4 year college/university and/or I am not enrolled as a full time student. I agree that my information may be shared with members of the scholarship committee.
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