FAQ

You shouldn’t need an advanced degree to understand the college scholarship process. You’ll find the most common questions about EAF below. If you have additional inquires, please contact us.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AKA EAF?

Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation, Inc. ® or AKA EAF is the philanthropic arm of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. ® AKA EAF is a 501(c) 3 entity whose mission is to support lifelong learning by providing scholarships, fellowships, and community grants.

Membership is comprised of individuals who are members of Alpha Kappa Sorority, Inc. Each member pays an annual $10 membership fee.

The Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation was founded in 1980 by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Creating the Educational Advancement Foundation was the method by which Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc. sought to ensure that there would always be support for education, its oldest program of service.

An EAF Champion is anyone who supports the Foundation through fundraising and active participation in its programs and initiatives. Every time you purchase a ticket to an EAF breakfast or luncheon, buy an EAF scarf or bracelet – you are helping us reach our goals. Encouraging students and organizations to apply for our scholarships, fellowships and community assistance grants is another step toward helping us to continue our mission of supporting lifelong learning.

EAF distributes over $500,000 in annual scholarships, fellowships, Youth P.A.C. grants, and community assistance awards to nearly 300 undergraduates and graduates attending colleges and universities, including HBCUs.

In addition to these students, community organizations received needed funding to initiate or support ongoing programs that benefit the communities where members live and work.

Members of Alpha Kappa Alpha also benefit from the Foundation’s Youth P.A.C. awards, as well as the general scholarships, fellowships, and grants offered.

How can individuals give?

We accept donations of all sizes through our Donate Now portal.

Recognition levels range from $150 to $10,000, annually. Individual recognition level summary can be found at the Donate Now tab of the website and is also available from your EAF Captain.

Chapter recognitions are awarded to AKA chapters that contribute above the mandatory $10 per capita annual dues. Silver, Gold and Platinum recognition levels are based on the size of the chapter. Click here for more information.

Use the Individual Endowment Form.  Write in the name of the endowment you are contributing to. Also, the memo area on your check can be used.

No, you can only give awards from the previous year’s interest.

All logo requests need to be made to the EAF Executive Director.

You must fill out a Check Request Form and submit it to EAF for distribution.

All contributions must be submitted digitally or postmarked by February 1st of every year.

All checks should be made out to the: Educational Advancement Foundation, Inc. or just use the initials “EAF.”

Do I have to be female and/or BIPOC to be eligible for scholarships/fellowships/endowments?

No. We support students without regard to sex, race, creed, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or disability.

Note: Some endowments may have demographic requirements, but most individuals are eligible for at least one of our education endowments.

Yes. We support students without regard to sex, race, creed, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or disability.

The easiest way to find and apply for all awards is to use our Scholarship Search Tool.

Undergraduate Merit and Financial Need Applications are due on April 15th of each year.
Launch Applications are due March 1st of each year.
Fellowships are only awarded in even-numbered years. Applications are due April 15th of those years.
Graduate Merit and Graduate Financial Need Applications are due August 15th of each year.
Endowment applications have no deadline unless noted.

Check the specific requirements of each award to confirm the due date.

Most awards are announced in August.

Check the specific date on each listing.

Request your official transcripts from your registrar’s office. These documents should have a signature, seal or other notations authenticating these as being “official” documents. When you receive your copy, open the envelope and scan/upload the transcript(s) into your application in the required fields.