Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation of Metropolitan Baltimore
Lewis H. Richardson Memorial Scholarship
Created by the Honorable George L. Russell, this scholarship supports Baltimore Metropolitan Area students majoring in Education to encourage the development of future educators.
Award
Not specified
Deadline
April 15 (annually)
Level
Undergraduate
Status
Usually due April 15 – next cycle expected
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- Application effort
- Medium (essay, transcript)
- Who can apply
- Undergraduate students, minimum GPA 4
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Who is eligible
- Must be a Baltimore Metropolitan Area resident
- Must be a graduating senior at a Baltimore Metropolitan Area high school
- Must be at least a college freshman by the Fall/Winter term
- Officially accepted by an accredited academic program in Education at a four-year college or university
- Officially enrolled in such a program within the next academic year following high school graduation, unless otherwise approved by the Foundation
- Graduating with at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average (GPA) weighted on a 4.0 scale
What you'll need
- Two (2) letters of reference (one from a school official and the other from a non-relative)
- Most recent student transcript (official or unofficial)
- Written response to a specific essay question
- Must use a Google email account to submit the application
- Must attend an in-person ceremony currently scheduled for June 20, 2026
How to apply
- Ensure you have a Google email account to access the application form.
- Prepare all required documents, including two letters of reference, your transcript, and your written essay response.
- Submit your application through the official Google Form application link during the application period (March 1, 2026, to April 15, 2026).
Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://kappafoundationbaltimore.org/scholarship-application/
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