SCHOLARSHIP OVERVIEW

Each year, the Hyattsville/Landover (MD) Alumni Chapter awards scholarships to assist minority students in their goal of pursuing Achievement in higher education. The scholarships are restricted to minority students currently enrolled in high school in Prince George's County, Maryland. The scholarships are also available to minority undergraduate college students who are residents of Prince George's County, Maryland, but are enrolled in institutions located throughout the United States. In addition, students enrolled in Prince George's Community College are also eligible. The scholarships are primarily directed toward minority males, however, all minority students may apply. The scholarship application period is between January 1st and April 15th of each year.

Scholarship Selection Criteria
Application

Twice a year, the Scholarship Committee sponsors a Financial Aid/Scholarship Workshop in conjunction with our SAT Workshop. Parents and students attending the Financial Aid/Scholarship Workshop will receive valuable information on navigating through the financial aid process and information on how to begin the scholarship search process.

The Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation of Maryland, Incorporated provides funding for our scholarships, as well as our Male Enhancement and Community Service initiatives. The Foundation is a nonprofit charitable entity that has been granted tax-exempt status by the Internal Revenue Service as a Section 501 (C)(3) organization. The Foundation is an affiliate of the Hyattsville/Landover (MD) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated. Donations to the Foundation can be made through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) #7050.

For additional information on Scholarship, you can contact John W. Gordon, Chairman of the Scholarship Committee, via email or phone at 301-292-4172.