## About the AKA Educational Advancement Foundation Scholarship The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority's Educational Advancement Foundation (EAF) provides scholarships and awards to outstanding students who have demonstrated academic excellence and community service. AKA is the oldest Black sorority in America, founded in 1908, and its EAF has awarded millions of dollars in scholarships since 1989. ### Award Details - **Amounts**: Vary by scholarship; typically $1,000–$10,000 - **Multiple scholarships** available through a single application portal - **Application Portal**: akaeaf.org/scholarships/ ### Eligibility Requirements - High school senior or current college student - Minimum 3.0 GPA - U.S. citizen or permanent resident - Demonstrated commitment to community service and leadership - Financial need consideration for most awards - AKA membership NOT required (foundation scholarships are open to all) ### Types of Scholarships - **Merit Scholarships** — For academic excellence - **Need-Based Scholarships** — Combining academic merit and financial need - **Subject-Specific Scholarships** — For students in education, nursing, STEM, law, and more - **Leadership Scholarships** — Recognizing exceptional community leaders ### How to Apply Applicants create a profile on the AKA EAF scholarship portal and are matched with all scholarships they are eligible for. Most scholarships open in January and close in April.