Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.

Purpose: The Alpha Lambda Education Foundation offers scholarships to African-American and Latino males who plan to attend an accredited University/College. Applications are reviewed by the Foundation’s scholarship committee to recommend scholarship winners for the upcoming academic year.

Criteria: Eligible applicant(s) will be a male high school senior of African-American or Latino descent planning to attend an accredited University/College for the 2025 – 2026 academic year. Eligibility also requires a minimal grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, residence in Metro Louisville, and completion of the required essay. Late and/or incomplete application packets will not be considered.

Award: $1,000.00

Applicant Packet Checklist:

✓ Completed academic scholarship application

✓ Headshot Photograph of Applicant Wearing a Dress Shirt, Tie, and Jacket (Cellphone quality is permissible)

✓ Completed W9 Form

✓ High School Transcript

✓ Typed Essay, MLA Format, 500 Word Maximum, 12pt Font with One-Inch Margins (the topic is located in the application)

 

Application Submission: Applicant should submit the completed application packet (see Application Packet Checklist) using the option below:
Electronic. Packet submitted in one email with all items as attachments on or before 11:59 p.m. EST December 6, 2024 to: ALEFBoard@gmail.com
(*Note, special consideration will be given to early submissions).
 

Contact: Questions regarding the scholarship requirements or process should be directed to Alpha Lambda Scholarship at: ALEFBoard@gmail.com

If Selected: Applicant(s) selected to receive the Alpha Lambda Education Foundation Academic Scholarship will receive a complimentary ticket (+1 guest) to attend the 2025 Hope Breakfast on January 20th, 2025, and be recognized by the men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated. Additional tickets may be purchased until the event is sold out.
 

Proof of Registration: If selected to receive the Alpha Lambda Education Foundation Academic Scholarship, the applicant(s) will be required to produce a letter of acceptance and a copy of their
class schedule for the Fall 2025 semester as proof of registration to an accredited University or College. Class registration will be verified before the scholarship dollars are released. Failure to provide this information by August 11, 2025 may result in forfeiting the scholarship award with or without further communication from the Alpha Lambda Education Foundation or the applicant(s) regarding the award.