Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc. The Hampton-Newport News (VA) Alumni Chapter
Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation
The VISION of the Kappa
Alpha Psi Foundation:
To become the premier Greek letter Foundation in its resources and
services to the community.
The MISSION of the Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation:
To provide support for Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated members
and others in service to communities with particular emphasis on African-American
communities.
The Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation, Incorporated exists as the philanthropic
arm of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated. Founded in 1911 with
the motto of
"Achievement in every field of human endeavor."
The Foundation was established in 1981 as a non-profit, tax exempt, publicly supported organization as described in Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code. Its purpose is to assist the community service efforts of the more than 600 active undergraduate and alumni chapters of Kappa Alpha Psi. The Foundation currently supports scholarships, after-school programs and national projects such as Habitat for Humanity.
WILLIAM B. CROOM
Foundation President
RICHARD LEE SNOW
General Manager
SPENCER BRUCE
Assistant General Manger
2322 N. Broad St. Philadelphia, PA 19132
215-225-6566
215-225-2205 (fax)
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Hampton- Newport News Alumni Chapter Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Scholarship Application
LETTER OF INSTRUCTIONS
PURPOSE
The Hampton-Newport News Alumni Chapter, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., has established ten merits or need scholarships to promote academic excellence among male high school seniors. The following scholarships are awarded annually on a competitive basis, to male students graduating from high schools in Hampton, Newport News and Williamsburg-James City County.
ELIGIBILITY
Robert B. Suber Sr. Memorial Scholarship ($2,000)
1. Be a male graduating senior.
2. Be a resident of the Hampton, Newport News or Williamsburg JCC.
3. Be accepted for admission and attend a Historically Black College or
University, with first consideration being given to applicants attending
Virginia State University, Saint Augustine’s College or Hampton
University.
4. Have achieved a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.3 to
3.0 and a SAT score in the range of 820 to 900 or ACT equivalent.
5. Have demonstrated an excellent record of conduct, leadership potential
and civic and community involvement.
6. Demonstrate a need for financial support necessary to attend college.
Archie C. Felton Memorial Scholarship ($500)
1. Be a male graduating senior.
2. Be a resident of the Hampton, Newport News or Williamsburg JCC.
3. Have a high academic achievement record, which includes at least a
3.0 grade point average (GPA) and scholastic aptitude test (SAT) scores
of at least 900
4. Have an excellent conduct record and high leadership potential.
5. Be involved in school/community activities.
William R. Walker, Jr Memorial Scholarship ($1000)
Lucius C. Wyatt Scholarship ($1000)
1. Be a male graduating senior.
2. Be a resident of the Hampton, Newport News or Williamsburg JCC.
3. Demonstrate academic excellence.
4. Have an interest in a career in business and entrepreneurship.
5. Posses a commitment to civic contribution.
Arthur M. Price, Jr. Scholarship ($2000)
1. Be a male graduating senior
2. Be a resident of Hampton, Newport News or Williamsburg JCC.
3. Be accepted for admission and attend a Historically Black College or
University. Priority will be given to applicants attending North Carolina
A&T University, Hampton University or Norfolk State University.
4. Possess an excellent academic record and leadership potential. Students
should have at least a minimum cumulative high school grade point average
of
3.0 and a Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) score of at least 950.
5. Have demonstrated an excellent record of conduct, leadership potential
and
community involvement.
6. Financial need will be considered.
Robert D. Ayers, Jr. Scholarship ($1000)
1. Be a male graduating senior in Hampton, Newport News or Williamsburg
JCC
Public Schools
2. Must have a GPA between 2.5 and 3.5
3. Must be active in the community and school.
4. Must exhibits compassion and concern for others.
5. Must be accepted and plan on attending a HBCU.
Norris E. Lamb Scholarship ($1000)
1. Be a male graduating senior.
2. Be a resident of the Hampton, Newport News or Williamsburg JCC.
3. Be accepted for admission and attend a Historically Black College or
University, with first consideration being given to applicants attending
Virginia State University.
4. Have achieved a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.3 to
3.0 and a SAT score in the range of 820 to 900 or ACT equivalent.
5. Have demonstrated an excellent record of conduct, leadership potential
and civic and community involvement.
Senior Kappa’s Scholarship ($500)
1. Be a male graduating senior.
2. Be a resident of the Hampton, Newport News, Williamsburg JCC or Gloucester.
3. Have a high academic achievement record, which includes at least a
3.0 grade point average (GPA) and scholastic aptitude test (SAT) scores
of at least 900
4. Have an excellent conduct record and high leadership potential.
5. Be involved in school/community activities.