SCHOLARSHIPS

Free Funds For Higher Learning

We’ve awarded $6M+ to students pursuing higher education through a variety of merit- and need-based programs. Use our search tool to find and apply to programs that fit you best.

Scholarships

Scholarships

Scholarships are one-time awards based on merit or need, available to sophomore and beyond full-time students earning degrees at accredited institutions.

Fellowships

Fellowships are awarded to individuals and organizations working on projects or research to improve quality of life for others. They do not require enrollment in an academic institution.

Fellowships
Endowments

Endowments

Endowments are awarded based on criteria specified by the donor. Most individuals are eligible for at least one of our education endowments.

Community Assistance Awards

Community Assistance Awards are designated to assist individuals and organizations for specific civic, educational or human service programs. We support initiatives designed and implemented by those who know their community’s needs best and leverage funds in a manner that does the most good. Eligible projects must address one of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s Signature Program Initiatives.

Community Assistance Awards

Eligibility & Requirements

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

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

Initiatives

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Leadership Scholarship

Howard University is the founding home of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. On January 15, 2023, as part of the 115th Anniversary, EAF made a $500K contribution to Howard University to fund the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Leadership Endowment Fund.

This year, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. celebrated 115 years of Service & Sisterhood. Take a moment today to remember our legacy to cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards to be of “Service to All Mankind.”

Alice S. Marriott Scholarship Fund

Marriott International has partnered with Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation, Inc. to grant scholarships for 2023. Since 2012, the scholarships are offered to students from traditionally underrepresented groups who are interested in careers in hospitality.

Alice S. Marriott had a personal philosophy of volunteerism remembered in the Alice S. Marriott Award for Community Service, an honor bestowed annually on a Marriott business unit that exemplifies the volunteer spirit.

Recent Award Recipients

Darienne Dennis
Darienne Dennis
Undergraduate Scholar
Acacia Jiles
Acacia Jiles
Undergraduate Scholar
Lily Mansfield
Lily Mansfield
Undergraduate Scholar
Jared Robinson
Jared Robinson
Undergraduate Scholar
Aiden Clay
Aiden Clay
Undergraduate Scholar
Silvana Barbosa
Silvana Barbosa
Graduate Scholar
Josh Burrell
Josh Burrell
Graduate Scholar
Jennifer Early
Jennifer Early
Graduate Scholar
Kayonjra Guerrant
Kayonjra Guerrant
Graduate Scholar
Anthony Lamas
Anthony Lamas
Graduate Scholar

Search Scholarships, Fellowships & Grants

Fellowships, grants, and endowments have different requirements than our general scholarships. Our search tool will connect you to them all and tell you everything you need to know to apply.

Fellowships, grants, and endowments have different requirements than our general scholarships. Our search tool will connect you to them all and tell you everything you need to know to apply.