Service Leadership Scholarship
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®
Psi Psi Omega Chapter
The applicant must:
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Reside or attend school within Stafford or Fauquier Country;
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Be accepted in an accredited college or university in the United States (provide verification of current acceptance for 2026-2027.
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Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) or higher (provide an official high school transcript (unopened);
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Submit a 450-500-word typed essay (on a separate sheet); and
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Submit an applicant photograph.
Essay Topics per Scholarship
Service Leadership: Provide a quote that inspires you. Describe how it has influenced your life, leadership, and/or community service and how you envision it shaping your future.
Scholarship Checklist:
● Completed and signed application
● An essay on a topic based on the scholarship you are applying for:
Service Leadership or Aspiring HBCU
● Official Transcript (unopened)
● College acceptance letter from an accredited college or university. If your college application is still under consideration, you must attach a letter from the college acknowledging receipt of your admissions application
● Two (2) letters of recommendation from non-family members
● One (1) from a present faculty member from your high school
● One (1) from a community member
● Applicant photograph
Application packages can be completed and submitted at https://staffordaka.com or Completed application packet may be emailed to scholarshipsipsiomega@gmail.com or mailed (postmarked) by
April 3, 2026 to:
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®
Psi Psi Omega Chapter
Post Office Box 33, Garrisonville, VA 22463
Scholarship award recipients will be notified by May 4, 2026. For additional information visit: www.staffordaka.com, or you may contact the Scholarship Chair at: scholarshipsipsiomega@gmail.com
NOTE: Awards $600 or more will require personal information for tax purposes.