THE 2026 HEDERA FOUNDATION, INC COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP

THE 2026 HEDERA FOUNDATION, INC COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
2026 Hedera Foundation, Inc. Fayette/Coweta $1000 College Scholarship

The Hedera Foundation is the 501c3 corporation established by the women of the Phi Pi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated to provide educational assistance, social services, and programs to the communities of Coweta & Fayette Counties. These services include scholarships, youth empowerment programs, health initiatives, and family support resources.

Purpose of the Hedera Foundation Inc. College Scholarships: To identify high school seniors in the state of Georgia who have significantly contributed to efforts that uplift their community and serve others. Scholarship funds must be used for college expenses and will only be disbursed to an institution of higher education after the awardee provides proof

Must be a graduating senior with residency in Fayette County or Coweta County enrolled in a high school in Georgia

Must have been accepted to a 4-year college/university or trade school

Must have a GPA of at least 3.0

Must be involved in community service

Proof of acceptance to a 4-year college/university or trade school

Certification of eligibility from a school counselor (counselor will be contacted by Hedera)

Letter of recommendation from a high school teacher or community leader

Provide your recommender with the following URL so that they may submit your letter. Applications without a letter of recommendation will not be considered complete and not reviewed.

https://www.jotform.com/build/260538106886060
Hedera Scholarship Application 2026 for High School Students
Official high school transcript (unofficial copy should be uploaded to the application and an official copy must be mailed to The Hedera Foundation, Incorporated, Post Office Box 614, Tyrone, GA 30290. Postmarked by March 31, 2026)

Statement of service discussing your efforts to uplift the community (no more than 250 words)
DEADLINE TO APPLY: MARCH 31, 2026 by 11:45pm EST
Disclaimer: Dependents of members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated are not eligible to apply for the Hedera Foundation Community Service Scholarship. You must reside in Fayette or Coweta County. To reach us for questions, please email hederafoundationscholarships@gmail.com
Name*

First NameLast Name
Street Address*
City*
State Province*
Postal Zip Code*
Email address (please use a personal email, not school)*
Phone Number*
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Mother (or Female Legal Guardian)
Name*

First NameLast Name
GPA*
File Upload - upload unofficial transcript here (ensure your transcript shows your cumulative grade point average)*

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Your high school must be located in the state of Georgia*
Name
Street Address*
City*
State *
Postal Zip Code*
Name of High School Counselor*
Counselor email address*
Phone Number*
Format: (000) 000-0000.
The Hedera Foundation will contact your high school counselor to verify your status as a graduating senior
Intended Major/Minor
Please list any activities, volunteer work, honors, or leadership positions held:
List the higher learning institutions to which you have applied or been accepted and label as such (e.g. University of Georgia-applied, UEI-Morrow-accepted*
File Upload - School Acceptance Proof*

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Name and contact information of the person who will be writing your letter of recommendation
Name*

Full Name (First Last)Relationship to you (Teacher, Community Leader)
Recommender's Contact Information*

Email AddressPhone Number (xxx.xxx.xxxx)
In a narrative of no more than 250 words, please discuss your efforts to uplift your community and/or serve others. Note: AI can be used to edit this section of the application but not fully create your response. Any use of AI will be taken into consideration by the review committee.

Please share a favorite quote that you live by. (Add at the bottom, this will not be included in your essay count)
Type Essay Here*
Your signature below is an acknowledgment that the information provided is correct and accurate. Furthermore, you certify that you are not a dependent of a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
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THE 2026 HEDERA FOUNDATION, INC COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP

Hedera Scholarship Application 2026 for High School Students

DEADLINE TO APPLY: MARCH 31, 2026 by 11:45pm EST