Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Delta Phi Omega (DPO) Chapter was chartered in 1948 and is located in the Twin Cities (Minneapolis-Saint Paul). For more than seventy years, DPO members have provided educational enrichment, promoted mental and physical health, and strengthened families in the Twin Cities community.
The Ivy Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit, 501(c)(3), foundation that partners with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Delta Phi Omega Chapter. The foundation's mission is to promote and support charitable and educational programs for Twin Cities area African-American and Latino communities. This is achieved by awarding academic scholarships, and promoting public awareness of academic, educational, and service programs and activities for students and their families.
Instructions
Contact scholarship@akadpo.org for questions or concerns. Please type or print neatly in the space provided. All sections must be completed.
Criteria
Interested candidates must meet the following criteria to qualify for this award:
- African-descent high school graduating senior - Class of 2023
- Minimum cumulative and unweighted GPA of 3.0 (scale of 4.0)
- Demonstrated leadership and community service
- Acceptance at 2 - 4 year accredited institution of higher education in FALL 2023 (scholarships will not be distributed until proof of full-time enrollment is received)
- Resident of Minnesota
Essay
Submit a typed, single page essay with 12 point font and one inch margins, answering the following prompt:
In some states, there have been efforts to remove Critical Race Theory and certain aspects of African American history and related philosophies from academic settings. How could this impact you as a current high school and future college student? What could you do as a high school or college student to take action?
Resume
Submit a one page resume written in reverse chronological order. Resumes should include your name, an objective statement, address, email address, phone number, GPA, and education. The following information should be included, as applicable:
a) Work experience, including a job title with a brief description of work duties
b) Achievements, awards, and/or recognitions
c) Community Service
d) Leadership Roles or Training
e) Extracurricular Activities
References
Two letters of recommendation must be submitted. References must be typed and include signature, date, and contact information. Recommenders must address the recommendation letter to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Delta Phi Omega Chapter, and email the recommendation letter directly to scholarship@akadpo.org by April 14, 2023. Letters should not be more than one year old and address, but not be limited to, the context in which and period of time you have been affiliated, as well as your motivations, unique abilities, skills, and talents.
Transcript
Submit an unofficial high school transcript
Submission and Deadline
Applications must be received electronically by April 14, 2023, 11:59 PM. No exceptions. Scholarship recipients will be notified by April 24, 2023.