Applicant: Please read the instructions carefully.

Purpose: To provide scholarship support for students of Talladega and Coosa County Schools who will attend a four-year college, junior college or technical accredited school.

Scholarship Amounts:  Scholarship amounts will range from $500.00 to $2,000.00.

Scholarship Qualifications:

1. Applicants must be a senior currently enrolled in a high school in the Talladega City School System, Talladega County School System, Sylacauga City School System, the Coosa County School System or AIDB.
2. Applicant must have been accepted to attend a four-year college, junior college, community college or technical school.
3. Applicant will be judged on academic achievement, financial need, extra-curricular participation, leadership potential and letters of recommendation.
4. The minimum grade point average is 3.0; however, we encourage students who have demonstrated strong leadership skills and community service to apply.
5. The scholarship recipient must apply and be accepted by the post-secondary institution that he/she plans to attend by mid August.
6. The scholarship recipient must provide the Foundation with the name of the institution by September 1. The scholarship funds will be sent directly to the institution in the name of the winner.
7. Completed applications with letters of recommendation must be received no later than 6 pm on March 6, 2026. 
8. Interviews will be conducted during the last two weeks of April. You will be notified of the exact date and location if you are a finalist.

Central Coosa High School Students can also apply for The David McElrath Memorial Scholarship. Qualifications are: Must be a senior at Central Coosa High School that will graduate in the Spring of 2026; must be African American; and have the understanding that the Kappas of Coosa County will be responsible for selecting the recipient. Students from Central Coosa County Schools may apply for both. Funds for this scholarship will be provided by Kappas of Coosa County.

For application questions, contact:

Ashton Hall

(256) 493-1932

ahall851@gmail.com

2026 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

(The application can be saved and finished at a later time)

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

 

 Please indicate the scholarship for which you are applying.

HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC INFORMATION

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Please indicate memberships in organizations/clubs, offices held, or areas of leadership, honors/awards, and community activities involved: 

Examples—Key Club [organizations/club]; President, Key Club [Office held]; Who’s Who Among American High Schools [honors/awards]; Bell Ringer, Salvation Army [community activities]

COLLEGE INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION (MANDATORY MINIMUN OF 2):

1. Employer (If applicable, otherwise, submit a second letter from a Teacher or Community Member)

2. Teacher, administrator or counselor

3. Community member (non-relative)

PHOTOGRAPH:

Color or black & white glossy headshot ONLY. Minimum size of 2” X 3” preferred. 

(​ONLY finalists who are interviewed will need to provide a photo at the time of the interview or as directed when notified of their status).

ESSAY:

How will this scholarship benefit you along with your goals and aspirations? 

OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT:

Transcript should include Grade Point Average at least through Fall semester of 2025 and must be mailed to:

Ashton Hall

501 Oak Circle

Talladega, AL 35160

Transcripts must be received by 6 pm, March 6, 2026.

DECISION FACTORS

The following categories will be considered for final determination of the 2026 Kappa Alpha Psi scholarship recipients:

Grade Point Average - The minimum grade point average is 3.0; however, we encourage students who have demonstrated strong leadership skills and community service to also apply. Our objective is to recognize achievement of candidates who are well-rounded and have demonstrated a willingness and capacity to be an asset to their community. Applicants on Advance Diploma Track are highly encouraged to apply.

Leadership Potential - Our goal is to identify candidates who understand how world affairs affect them and their community. The successful candidate will have a healthy understanding of local, state and national political issues. He/she should be able to demonstrate the ability to analyze data, make effective decisions, and have the capacity and tendency to follow through.

Graduation - The successful candidate must be eligible for graduation from high school in the Spring of 2026.

College Admittance - The successful candidate must have been accepted for admission to an institution of higher learning or be eligible and awaiting acceptance.

Financial Need - While this scholarship is based on family income, the applicant’s ability to pay for their education will be a consideration.

Interview - Following our initial screening of completed applications, selected candidates will participate in an interview by a subcommittee of the Foundation.

I certify that all of the information above is true. If any portion(s) of my scholarship packet is found to be untrue, I will be removed as a candidate for the Talladega - Sylacauga Kappa Alpha Psi Scholarship.

Submit a completed copy of the application along with other required materials by March 6, 2026 before 6 pm.

If you have questions regarding any part of this application, how to complete it, or the requirements for its submission contact:

 

tallasylakappafoundation@gmail.com, subject: Scholarship