Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation, Inc.
Rodney C. Adkins Academic Achievement Scholarship
A four-year academic achievement scholarship offering financial assistance to graduating high school seniors and continuing undergraduate students majoring in a STEM-related field.
Award
$10,000
Deadline
Rolling / varies
Level
Undergraduate
Status
Rolling
ScienceTechnologyEngineeringMathematicsRenewable award
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Who is eligible
- Must be an African American male
- Must be an honor student with academic achievements in high school
- Must enter or be in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) degree program
- Must attend a four-year accredited college or university
- Minimum GPA: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 in STEM subjects to remain qualified for ongoing disbursements
- Not open to members and the immediate family of members of the Board of Directors of the Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation, Inc.
What you'll need
- Resume
- FAFSA Confirmation Page (received from filing FAFSA)
- Most recent transcript (unofficial or official)
- Three letters of recommendation from a current school professor, faculty member, or community leader
- Essay (minimum 500 words, PDF format): "What inspired you to pursue a degree in your current field of study and how do you plan to use your studies to achieve your future career goals?"
- A high-resolution headshot
How to apply
- Complete the online application through the official scholarship portal
- Provide all required supporting documents including resume, FAFSA confirmation, transcript, letters of recommendation, essay, and headshot
Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://scholarships.thekappafoundation.org/Default.asp
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Deadlines and amounts change. Always verify details with Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation, Inc. before submitting.
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