Vocational/Community College
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®
Psi Psi Omega Chapter
The applicant must:
1. Reside or attend school within Stafford or Fauquier County.
2. Be accepted/enrolled in a Vocational School, or community college in the United
States:
a. High school seniors must provide verification of current college
acceptance for 2025-2026 and an official high school transcript
(unopened).
b. Continuing college students must provide verification of current
enrollment for 2025-2026 and an official college transcript (unopened).
3. Submit a 250-word typed essay (on a separate sheet).
4. Submit an applicant photograph.
Scholarship Essay
This essay must be 250 words, typed in Times New Roman font, 12-point and double spaced. The essay is rated on content, depth, grammar, organization, originality, and addressing the specific topic for the scholarship topic you are applying. All essays must be included in this packet to be considered for a scholarship and becomes property of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, Psi Psi Omega Chapter.
Essay Topic
Vocational, Trade, or Community College: How will you utilize your education to make a difference in society?
Scholarship Checklist:
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Completed and signed application.
Essay titled, "How will you utilize your education to make a difference in society?"
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Official Transcript (Unopened).
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College acceptance letter (for high school seniors) or enrollment letter (for continuing college students) from a vocational school, or community college. If you are in high school and your college application is still under consideration, you must attach a letter from the school acknowledging receipt of your admissions application.
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Two (2) letters of recommendation from non-family members.
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One (1) from a present faculty member from your high school.
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One (1) from a community member.
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Applicant Photo.
Application packages can be completed and submitted at https://staffordaka.com or Completed application packet may be emailed to scholarshipspsipsiomega@gmail.com or mailed (postmarked) by April 25, 2025 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 16, 2025. For additional information visit: www.staffordaka.com, or you may contact the Scholarship Chairman at: scholarshipsipsiomega@gmail.com
NOTE: Awards of $600 or more will require personal information for tax purposes.