PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., founded in 1906, is the oldest Black Greek-letter intercollegiate fraternity in the United States. The Omicron Eta Lambda Charitable Foundation funds the education programs and efforts of the chapter, which is based in Washington, DC. These programs include the presentation of available scholarships to high school seniors who have excelled academically, as well as formal recognition of outstanding students, educators, and parents throughout the Washington, DC area. Scholarships are reserved for applicants planning to attend a College, University, or vocational/technical school after graduation from high school. The number of scholarships awarded is dependent on the number of applicants and available funding. We anticipate multiple scholarships and awards ranging from $500.00 to $3,000.00 to be given to qualified applicants.
The Brothers of The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, Omicron Eta Lambda Chapter, are proud to announce our Nathaniel A. Murray Scholarship Awards. Manly deeds, scholarship, and love for all mankind are the aims of our fraternity. In keeping with the organization’s principles, the Omicron Eta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., annually awards several scholarships to eligible high school students enrolled in District of Columbia public schools. The scholarship is named after one of the seven founders of Alpha Phi Alpha, Nathaniel A. Murray, who taught at Armstrong Vocational High School in the District of Columbia.
ELIGIBILITY (Distinguished Scholars)
All applicants for the Distinguished Scholar award must meet all of the following criteria:
- Be a resident of Washington, DC
- Be currently enrolled in a D.C. Public School, DC Public Charter School, DC Private, or a homeschool student that resides within the District of Columbia.
- Be classified as a graduating high school senior for the current academic school year
- Exhibit outstanding character and moral values
- Have a strong academic record with a minimum GPA of 2.5
- Have exemplary involvement in and service to their school and community
SELECTION AND AWARDS
Through its Education Committee, the chapter selects winners from the list of applicants to receive our scholarships and recognition awards. Online personal interviews with candidates may be required. We will email applicants in advance to schedule an online interview. Recipients will receive notification of their award no later than 60 days after the deadline for application submission. As a condition of being an award winner, all award recipients will be required to attend a public program and must provide the Education Foundation with official proof of enrollment, proof of attendance letter, and/or current academic schedule from the college’s or university’s Office of the Registrar prior to physically receiving the scholarship award.
THE APPLICATION PACKAGE (Distinguished Scholars)
To be considered for an award, candidates must submit a complete package that includes the following:
- A completed Scholarship Application Form (this form)
- Headshot (square photo from your chest and up)
- Resume / Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- 500 to 1,000 Word Biographical Essay
- Unofficial high school transcript
- Two letters of recommendations
- One from a school official (teacher, administrator, counselor, etc.)
- One from a community member (supervisor, mentor, volunteer organization, religious affiliation, internship, etc.)
- A College Acceptance Letter (Not required at the time of submission but must be provided by June 1, 2023).
Completed applications MUST BE TIMESTAMPED NO LATER THAN May 19, 2024, 11:59 pm EDT. The application will automatically not accept any applications not submitted before the deadline.
For additional questions or information, please contact the OHL Education Committee at OHLEducationCommittee1906@gmail.com.
NOTE: If applying for the Returning Scholar, Innovative Educator, and Outstanding Parent awards, the application will provide the required fields needed for a complete package.