The 1926 Foundation Scholarship 2026 Application

2026 Scholarship Application

1926 Foundation, Inc.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. ®

Omega Omega Chapter
History and Mission: The 1926 Foundation, Incorporated, was established in 2009 exclusively for educational and charitable purposes. The Foundation was incorporated as a nonprofit entity in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and classified by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) organization designated as a public charity in 2011.

The mission of The 1926 Foundation, Incorporated, includes providing scholarship assistance to high school seniors and college students that plan to attend or are already enrolled in college. The board also provides support to other community organizations based in the Philadelphia area whose initiatives align with our mission helping individual from all walks of life. To date the foundation has awarded over a half million dollars.

Scholarship: During the past decade, The 1926 Foundation, Inc. in collaboration with the Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated ® has reached hundreds of families, schools, and community organizations by providing over $500,000 in financial support.

To apply for The 1926 Foundation Scholarship, please provide the following information:

1. Complete the application below
2. Upload or email your current high school transcript
3. Upload your current resume
4. Upload two letters of recommendation
5. Upload a 500-700 word narrative essay answering the following question:
The lessons we learn and take from obstacles we encounter in life can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?

*All applications are due March 31, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.*

*Contact the1926scholarship@gmail.com with any questions*
- Name*
  
  First NameLast Name
- Address*
  
  Street Address
  
  Street Address Line 2
  
  CityState / Province
  
  Postal / Zip CodeCountry
- Mobile Number*
  
  Area CodePhone Number
- Secondary Phone Number
  
  Area CodePhone Number
- Personal E-mail*
- Date of Birth*
  
  MonthDayYear
  Date
- Gender*
- Ethnicity*
- Citizenship Status*
  
  US CitizenPermanent ResidentOther
- Parent/Guardian Information
- Parent/ Guardian Name*
  
  First NameLast Name
- Parent/ Guardian Address*
  
  Street Address
  
  Street Address Line 2
  
  CityState / Province
  
  Postal / Zip CodeCountry
- Parent/ Guardian Phone Number*
  
  Area CodePhone Number
- Parent E-mail*
  example@example.com
- Are you a first generation college student?*
  
  YesNo
- Current High School School Name*
- Expected Graduation Date*
- Cumulative GPA*
- Honors and Recognition(s) received in High School*
- Extracurricular Information
- Extracurricular Activities, Community Service and Leadership Roles*
- Job(s) or Internship(s) held while in high school*
- Goals and Aspirations
- Intended College, University or Trade School*
- Intended Post Secondary Major, Minor or Field of Study*
- Current Transcript or submit via e-mail to the1926scholarship@gmail.com
  
  Upload a File
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- Current Resume*
  
  Upload a File
  
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- Letter 1*
  
  Upload a File
  Recommendation Letter 1 Cancelof
- Letter 2*
  
  Upload a File
  Recommendation Letter 2 Cancelof
- In a narrative of 500-700 words, please answer the following question:
  
  The lessons we learn and take from obstacles we encounter in life can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?
- Essay (500-700 Words)*
  
  Upload a File
  
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- Do you authorize The 1926 Foundation to use your image for our social media platforms?*
  
  YesNo
- Can you and one parent/ guardian confirm in person attendance at The 1926 Foundation Annual Day of Sharing in June 2026 if you receive the scholarship?*
  
  YesNo
- Signature (Please type your name)*
- Date Completed*
  
  MonthDayYear
- Enter validation*
- Application Checklist*
Should be Empty:

Parent/Guardian Information

Extracurricular Information

Goals and Aspirations