2026 Scholarship Application 

Duval, Clay & St. John's Counties High School Students. Sponsored by the Sigma Pi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Qualifications: There are two scholarship opportunites offered by Sigma Pi Lambda. A canditate can only apply for ONE (1) of the two scholarships.

Schloarship #1: Sigma Pi Lambda General Scholarship (Black)
Candidates must meet the following criteria to qualify for this award:

Schloarship Reward: $500.00

CRITERIA:

·       Must be a graduating high school senior (2025-2026 school year)

·       Male Resident of Clay, St. Johns, or Duval counties

·       Completed written application

·       Application must be received on time without exception

·       2.75 Minimum Weighted GPA overall

·       Official high school transcript

·       All transcripts must be submitted using the grading policy/GPA scale currently used by their school

·       Acceptance letter from two-year college or trade school. (copy must be enclosed with application)

·       Essay from one of the two topics listed below (250 words):
1.) What does it mean to be a servant in the 21st century to all mankind?
2.) What is the biggest challenge facing minority youth of today?

·       Essay must be typed. Times New Roman style, font size 12, single spaced, and error free

·       No essay or application will be accepted or considered for evaluation if it is handwritten, as all submissions must be received in electronic form.

·       Two letters of recommendation, one from a school official such as an administrator, guidance counselor, department chair, or academic advisor and one from a person in the community (letters from relatives are strictly prohibited).  Must include typed two contact numbers, e-mail address, and full name

·       A face to face/zoom panel interview of the applicant with the review committee

·       Finalist must participate in a Sigma Pi Lambda Chapter related community service activity for eligibility to receive scholarship proceeds.

 

Schloarship #2: SPL General Scholarship (Old Gold)
Canidates must meet the following criteria to qualify for this reward.

Scholarship Reward: $1,000.00

CRITERIA:

·       Must be a graduating high school senior (2025-2026 school year)

·       Male Resident of Clay, St. Johns, or Duval counties

·       Completed written application

·       Application must be received on time without exception

·       3.0 Minimum GPA overall

·       Official high school transcript

·       All transcripts must be submitted using the grading policy/GPA scale currently used by their school

·       Acceptance letter from four-year college/university (copy must be enclosed with application)

·       Essay from one the two topics listed be (250 words)
1.) What does it mean to be a servant in the 21st century to all mankind?
2.) What is the biggest challenge facing minority youth of today?

·       Essay must be typed. Times New Roman style, font size 12, single spaced, and error free

·       No essay or application will be accepted or considered for evaluation if it is handwritten, as all submissions must be received in electronic form via the link below.

·       Two letters of recommendation, one from a school official such as an administrator, guidance counselor, department chair, or academic advisor and one from a person in the community (letters from relatives are strictly prohibited). Must include typed two contact numbers, e-mail address, and full name

·       A face to face/zoom panel interview of the applicant with the review committee

·       Finalist must participate in a Sigma Pi Lambda Chapter related community service activity for eligibility to receive scholarship proceeds.