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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®
Epsilon Epsilon Omega Chapter
Scholarship
Application
The Epsilon Epsilon Omega Chapter
Scholarship Guidelines
One of the founding principles of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated ® is its commitment to encouraging and cultivating high scholastic standards among young women. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated has a rich history of providing young African American women with opportunities to go to college by establishing scholarships through its hundreds of chapters.
The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Epsilon Epsilon Omega Chapter, which serves Champaign, Danville, Rantoul, and Urbana, began awarding scholarships in 1960. We have awarded over $200,000 to college-bound high school seniors through our fundraising and charitable efforts, and we strive to continue this important tradition of educating our future leaders. ​​​​
Applicant Academic Scholarship Criteria
To be eligible for this one-year, one-time-only award, the applicant must:​
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Be a full-time high school senior
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Reside in Champaign or Vermilion county
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Demonstrate community service involvement
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Have a minimum GPA of 2.5/4.0 or 3.5/5.0 equivalent scale
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Application Requirements
Applications must contain all of the items below. Incomplete applications will NOT be considered.
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The completed application form including an essay.
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Two (2) letters of recommendation, including the contact information for each person who wrote a letter of recommendation. Letter(s) may also be sent directly by the recommender via email to WindingIvyScholarship@gmail.com, place the Name of Applicant in the subject line.
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Official transcript(s) from all high schools you have attended MUST include a cumulative grade point average/GPA. You can upload your transcript with the application or transcripts from your high school counselor or administrator can be emailed directly to WindingIvyScholarship@gmail.com.
How to Apply
Complete the official Academic Scholarship Application online.
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Applications must be signed by a parent/legal guardian, unless the applicant is 18 years of age or emancipated.
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Applications MUST be completed and time stamped by Monday April 21, 2025
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Applications time-stamped after Monday April 21, 2025 will NOT be considered.
We encourage you to join us in our fundraising efforts by supporting our signature scholarship fundraising events:
The Pink Panache and Pink Up The Pace 5K Run & Walk.