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KDL Foundation, Inc. - 2025 Black & Gold Scholarship Application
Hello,

It is my pleasure to extend this opportunity to you for the 2025 Black & Gold Scholarship. The KDL Foundation, charitable arm of the Kappa Delta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, would like to recognize graduating high school seniors of the Greater Lansing area who have demonstrated excellence in the classroom and have proven to be selfless members of their communities.

Please fill out the attached scholarship application and include all requested information.  Submit all application materials to the return address noted on the application form by Friday, April 18, 2025.  Application packets must be POSTMARKED by this date.  Application packets not postmarked by this deadline will not be considered.

Scholarship Criteria:
1) Graduating senior at a Greater Lansing area high school  
2) Minimum 3.0 GPA
3) Completed application packet
4) Must plan to attend a college, university or vocational/trade school

The scholarship selection committee will review submitted applications and declare recipients by Friday, May 2, 2025. Recipients are required to attend the KDL Foundation Scholarship Ball on Saturday, June 7, 2025 where they will be announced during a formal presentation. Recipients of the scholarship will receive notification via U.S. mail, email and phone call. 

If awarded the scholarship, it would be greatly appreciated if a "thank you" letter is provided. 

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Chairman Bryce Bailey by email – (KDLF.Chair@gmail.com). Thank you for your consideration.

Best Wishes,

Bryce Bailey
KDL Foundation, Chairman
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Fraternity and Foundation History
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. (ΑΦΑ) is the first intercollegiate fraternity established by African American men. Founded on December 4, 1906, on the campus of Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, Alpha Phi Alpha has initiated over 185,000 men into the organization and has been open to men of all races since the 1940s.  The aims of the Fraternity are manly deeds, scholarship and love for all mankind.

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Kappa Delta Lambda chapter was chartered in Lansing, MI on May 26, 1972.  To date, the Kappa Delta Lambda Chapter maintains a strong hold on the Fraternity’s motto of “First of all, servants of all, we shall transcend all.”

The KDL Foundation, Inc. was established by members of the Kappa Delta Lambda chapter in 2002 in their efforts to award the academic achievements and support the higher educational endeavors of youth in the greater Lansing area. The KDL Foundation, Inc.'s mission includes educational programming, implementation of community improvement projects in addition to providing financial assistance to youth in the greater Lansing area, who are in pursuit of higher education at a college or university.

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a graduating senior at a Greater Lansing area high school.
Student must possess a minimum GPA of 3.0
Must plan to attend a college or university

Award Details:
Multiple $1,000 scholarships will be offered

Additional Requirements:
1. Copy of college/university acceptance letter
2. Copy of official high school transcript
3. One-Page Typed Resume
4. Typed Short Answer Responses (each essay response is not to exceed 750 words, double-spaced, 12 pt. font, 1-inch margins)
5. Letter of Recommendation
6. Headshot Photo of the Recipient (If applicant is selected, photo will be published in the 2025 Black & Gold Scholarship presentation

*Completed Application is Required– Ensure you have completed all sections and provided all required documentation as an incomplete application may not be considered for the scholarship*

(NOTE: STUDENTS SIGNED INTO THEIR GOOGLE ACCOUNTS WILL NEED TO UPLOAD THEIR SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS USING THIS GOOGLE FORM/APPLICATION TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE APPLICATION)

Submission and Due Date:

Complete and submit ALL Black & Gold Scholarship materials (postmarked or uploaded) by Friday, April 18, 2025.  Only complete application packets will be considered.  If mailing materials, please submit hardcopies of application requirements in one envelope to:  KDL Foundation, Inc. c/o, PO Box 14303, Lansing, MI  48901. If you choose to complete this online application, please upload all supporting documentation listed above.

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Bryce Bailey, KDL Foundation Chairman – ( KDLF.Chair@gmail.com  ).
APPLICANT:
Student Name: *
Age *
Graduation Date *
Address (Street Address, City, State, Zip Code): *
Applicant Phone Number *
Parent/Guardian's Phone Number  *
Email *
High School *
GPA *
ACT/SAT Score
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