2026 RASPBERRY SCHOLARSHIP GENERAL INFORMATION

The Raspberry Scholarship was created for individuals pursuing a trade school, associate degree, baccalaureate degrees or its equivalent, or advanced degrees from an accredited school. The Raspberry Scholarship is awarded annually, at the discretion of Alpha Lambda Beta Sorority Scholarship & Standards Committee, to individuals that demonstrate significant leadership and community involvement in extracurricular activities.

Alpha Lambda Beta Sorority, Incorporated Scholarship & Standards Committee is pleased to announce two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors, and/or students already enrolled in or attending an establishment of higher education. 

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must be planning to attend or currently attending an accredited post-secondary institution or technical vocational/trade school in the upcoming academic school year.

High school and undergraduates must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; and graduates must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Applicants must demonstrate significant leadership and community involvement in extracurricular activities as outlined in the application.

 

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APPLICATION PROCESS

The scholarship application package includes:

1. Submission of online Scholarship Application.  The online scholarship is available by clicking Next at the bottom of the page.

2. Transcript (from the applicant’s current or most recently attended high school, secondary school, college, or university). Transcripts that have been downloaded, screenshot, or printed and scanned directly from the applicant’s college or university website are acceptable for the submission of the scholarship application.

3. Acceptance Letter

4. Two Letters of Recommendations

5. Essay Submission

6. 3x5 Color Photo (Senior picture or professional photo is preferred)

Applications must be post marked between December 12, 2025 - April 5, 2026 (by midnight Central Standard Time.)

NOTE: Carefully review your application for accuracy, and ensure that you complete the entire application before submission. Omission of any part of this application will disqualify your application from consideration.

 

NOTIFICATION OF WINNERS

Scholarship award recipients will be notified via email no later than May 3, 2026. Scholarship recipients will be announced via our website and social media platforms. Award Certificates will be sent to recipients' mailing address indicated on application. 

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AWARD GUIDELINES

1. Awards are issued upon confirmation of registration of school, which will be paid one week after start of regular term of the fiscal year for which the aid is granted.  

2. Awards are for tuition and school expenses for ONE school year only. Scholarship proceeds will be sent directly to the applicant's school. 
   
   
3. All scholarship recipients must provide proof of enrollment in the program and proof that you have accepted the offer for which a scholarship is sought before the funds are released. Proof of enrollment must be one of the following: (1) Official transcript; (2) Current semesters class schedule (shows recipients, school name, and term date); (3) Official letter of enrollment issued by school dated for the semester you are enrolled in. 
                                        
4. Recipients will receive a confirmation email along with a our social media release form that must be completed and submitted to Scholarship & Standards Committee before award will be issued.            
                   
5. Award certificates will be mailed to each recipient's mailing address. Once received, recipients should submit a photograph with the award certificate that will be posted on our sorority website. Photographs should be sent to Alpha Lambda Beta Sorority, Inc Scholarship & Standards Committee, at scholarship@alb2019.org.
    
6. Contact Ms. La'Donna Shankle at scholarship@alb2019.org if you have questions or need technical assistance.

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APPLICANT INFORMATION:

EDUCATION:

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List the school to which you plan to or will be attending for the period that this financial assistance is being requested:

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ACCOMPLISHMENTS, TALENTS, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE:

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ESSAY:

Please upload essay word document using the appropriate link below. Put your name on the essay AND save the file using your name as the filename. Essay narrative of 4-5 paragraphs, double spaced, 12 point font. Original essays, can not use same as previous years.

 High School/Undergraduate Students Only: 

Explain what educational, personal and/or professional goals do you hope to achieve during the next five years.  

 Graduate Students Only:

What are you doing in your current field of study?

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Recommedation letters should include knowledge of applicant, personal traits, and involvement in community service.

Please submit TWO letters of recommendations from the four choices below:
(a) School Administrators, Dean of Students, Teachers/Professors (Academic)                                  (b) Minister, Civic Leader or Professional (Character)
(c) Coach, Organizational Leaders, Counselor/Advisors (Academic & Personal)
(d) Co-Worker, Supervisor or Professional Person in Field of Study (Professional)

Note: Graduate students must provide at least ONE professional letter (d) in their current field of study.

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DISCLOSURE STATEMENT:

I hereby declare that all the above statements are true. I’m willing to provide additional information if necessary to be considered for the scholarship award. I understand failure to submit a completed application on or before deadline will disqualify me from consideration. I agree to accept the decision of the National Scholarship and Standards Committee of Alpha Lambda Beta Sorority, Incorporated. In the event I am selected as a scholarship recipient, Alpha Lambda Beta will send social media release form to use my name, photographs, and biographical information in press releases, etc. announcing and promoting this scholarship program.

 

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