Quick Stats
- Annual Giving: $2,787,004 (tax year 2023, total expenses from 990 Filing Data)
- Grant Range: $1,000–$3,000 (based on scholarship programme information)
- Geographic Focus: National (United States)
- Application Method: Fixed deadlines (April 15 for undergraduate scholarships, August 15 for graduate scholarships)
- Total Assets: $27,452,066 (tax year 2023)
Contact Details
- Website: https://akaeaf.org
- Email: akaeaf@akaeaf.net
- Phone: (800) 653-6528 or (773) 947-0026
- Address: 5656 South Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637
Funding Priorities
- Undergraduate scholarships: Merit-based and need-based awards for full-time students (sophomores and beyond) at accredited institutions
- Graduate scholarships: Awards for full-time graduate students demonstrating academic achievement and community service
- Youth Partners Accessing Capital (Y.P.A.C.) scholarships: Awards for undergraduate members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. with at least sophomore status
- Fellowships: Support for individuals and organisations working on projects or research to improve quality of life; does not require academic enrolment
- Focus areas: Leadership, STEM, childhood development, human services, and general academic excellence
- Community grants: Support for community-based projects
Selection criteria emphasise exceptional academic achievement, community service and leadership, and (where applicable) demonstrated financial need.
What They Don't Fund
- High school students or college freshmen
- Part-time students
- Students at non-accredited institutions
- Students below minimum GPA thresholds (2.5 for need-based, 3.0 for merit-based scholarships)
- Non-members for Y.P.A.C. scholarships (AKA membership required)
Application Process & Timeline
Undergraduate scholarships: Applications due 15 April annually via online application portal at akaeaf.org/scholarships/
Graduate scholarships: Applications due 15 August annually via online application portal
Y.P.A.C. scholarships: Application deadlines and requirements available at akaeaf.org/scholarships/
Fellowships: Application process and deadlines available at akaeaf.org/fellowships/
Most scholarship applicants do not need to be affiliated with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (except Y.P.A.C. awards which require membership). Awards are made without regard to gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or disability.
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