Alpha Alpha Theta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
HBCU Heritage Award
This scholarship is awarded to college-bound high school seniors who plan to attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU). It is administered by the Alpha Alpha Theta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Award
$1,000
Deadline
May 1 (annually)
Level
Undergraduate
Status
Usually due May 1 – next cycle expected
All majors
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- Application effort
- High (essay, recommendation letters, transcript)
- Who can apply
- Undergraduate students
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Who is eligible
- Must plan to attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU)
- Must be a graduating senior from a Northern Hillsborough or Pasco County High School
- Must hold a minimum 3.0 grade point average
- Applicants cannot have a parent or guardian who is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
What you'll need
- Essay (200 – 300 words, typewritten, double-spaced): Write on one of five topics: 1) 'If you had the opportunity to explain your strategy for success to a historical figure, who would that be and what would you tell them?', 2) 'Describe how you have overcome an economic, academic, or personal challenge.', 3) 'Identify a major issue in our country and propose a solution.', 4) 'Choose one of the following Gen Z figures and describe an aspect of their accomplishments that you admire and aspire to achieve: Amanda Gorman, Travis Hunter Jr., Adwaith "Ad" Praveen', or 5) 'If you had the opportunity to create a program or initiative at your school or in your community, what would it be and why?'
- Letter of recommendation from a school administrator, counselor, or teacher. Must be on the organization/recommender letterhead, addressed to Alpha Alpha Theta Omega, dated, and signed. It must state the relationship, length of time known, provide specific leadership examples, provide specific examples of perseverance or teamwork, and explain why the applicant is deserving.
- Completed scholarship application
- Current, officially sealed transcript
How to apply
- Complete the online application form at https://form.jotform.com/AATOAKA/aato-scholarship-application
- Prepare and upload your double-spaced 200-300 word essay
- Obtain your signed recommendation letter and upload it with your application
- Mail your current, officially sealed transcript postmarked by Friday, May 1, 2026 to: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Alpha Alpha Theta Omega Chapter, Attn: Scholarship Committee, P. O. Box 272898, Tampa, Florida 33688
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Sources & verification
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- https://www.aatoaka.com/scholarships
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