2026 Scholarship Application Form
ELIGIBILITY: The Eta Lambda Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc®. will award a minimum of seven scholarships to college-bound African American high school seniors attending school in Pasadena.

AWARDS:
In 2026, at least seven scholarship awards are available; six in the amount of $2,000 and one in the amount of $5,000. The $5,000 scholarship will be awarded to the student receiving the highest overall score and will be dispersed in the amount of $1,250 annually, provided the recipient maintains a 2.0 GPA and is making progress towards a degree. All recipients will be notified of their award by April 11, 2026  and will be required to attend the Sorority's fundraiser, Scholarship Jazz Brunch on May 9, 2026.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
The application link is available at www.aka-elo.org, click on “Scholarship”. All directions below must be followed or the application will be disqualified. All interested applicants need to complete and submit the following:
  1. A completed Personal Information Form, including a headshot. This information can be completed and submitted in this online application form;
  2. An official copy of your transcript should be emailed to AKAscholarshipELO@gmail.com by Monday, 3/31/26.  Please ask your counselor to email your transcript on your behalf.
  3. An Activities Record detailing your extracurricular activities, community involvement and volunteer experiences;
  4. A TYPED Personal Essay with the following maximums: two pages, 12" font, double-spaced and 1" margins addressing the topic Rebuilding and Reimagining Tomorrow 2030 (See essay outline below); and
  5. ONE Letter of Recommendation to be emailed to  AKAscholarshipELO@gmail.com by Monday, March 30, 2026. This letter may come from a counselor, teacher, community member, etc.
SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY TOPIC: REBUILDING AND REIMAGINING TOMORROW 2030
  1. Imagine that it is 2030 and you are returning to this community, what would you like to see?
  2. Think about this question from the following perspectives - Community, Education, Government, Business and Healthcare.
  3. How will you contribute to the community?
Scholarship applications should be uploaded or emailed to  AKAscholarshipELO@gmail.com in full no later than Monday, March 16, 2026.

Any incomplete or late applications will be disqualified. Status letters will be emailed the week of March 23, 2026, and finalists will be interviewed April 3 or 4, 2026. Interview details will follow to confirm the exact date and time.

By submitting this application, I acknowledge all information to be accurate and true to the best of my knowledge.

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