Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® is the oldest Greek-letter organization established by college-educated African American women. On January 15, 1908, this illustrious organization was founded on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. The remarkable history of this organization in America spans more than a century.

 

In the spirit of our rich history, the Mu Omega Chapter is pleased to announce its annual scholarship. This scholarship will be awarded based on academic achievement, leadership, service, and character.

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The scholarship application, with supporting required requirements, must be uploaded or postmarked on or before April 1, 2023.

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ELIGIBLITY REQUIREMENTS:

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1. Applicant must be an African American female senior, graduating from a high school in the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas. *

2. Applicant must be applying to or accepted to an accredited vocational school, community college, or a 4-year college or university.

3. Applicant must hold a cumulative Grade Point Average (G.P.A.) of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

4. Applicant must express or demonstrate evidence of participation in extracurricular activities in school and in the community.

5. Applicant must demonstrate leadership characteristics.

6. Applicant must demonstrate qualities of high character.

7. Applicant demonstrates the ability to cooperate with adults and peers within the school and community

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*Bishop Ward, Bonner Springs, F.L. Schlagle, J.C. Harmon, Piper, Turner, Washington, Wyandotte and Sumner Academy of Arts and Science.

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Click below to access the application.

 

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There will be a reception on June 3, 2023, for the award recipients.

 

Please direct questions pertaining to the application or the interview process to Dr. Mary McConnell at marymcconnnellaka1908@gmail.com  or (913) 244-8125, or to Ms. Traci Parker-Gray at tparker.gray22@gmail.com or (913) 633-3780.