• 2026 Scholarship Application Form

    2026 Scholarship Application Form

    Application Deadline - June 15, 2026

  • Read and follow the instructions carefully prior to submitting your application.  Be sure to gather all of your documents prior to beginning the application. Please allow approximately 30 minutes to complete the entire application. All winners will be notified on or before August 3, 2026.

  • If selected, you will be asked for documentation to support the data you provide. Likewise, all correspondence and award agreements will be generated from the personal information submitted below. So, please use proper spelling, capitalization and punctuation.

  • I. Personal Data:

    Tell us about yourself
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  • Indicate Scholarship(s) For Which You Are Applying (check all that apply)*

  • II. ACADEMIC BACKGROUND:

    Institutions Attended: (Starting with High School)

  • A. High School Education

  • B. Undergraduate Education

    (If Applicable)

  • C. Graduate Education

    (If Applicable)
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  • III. Community Service

    Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated and the Marina Pearls Foundation share a deep and enduring commitment to service that uplifts communities and expands opportunity. Together, these organizations embody a shared belief that sustained, community-centered action can drive lasting change and help individuals and families thrive. Please detail your community service activities. Explain how your community service experiences reflect and support the Marina Pearls Foundation’s Core Pillars (the 4 E’s): Excellence in Education, Equity in Health, Economic Empowerment, and Civic Engagement.
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  • III. Required Supplemental Application Materials:

    The following attachments must be submitted with your application.
    1. Personal Statement
    2. Essay
    3. Two (2) Letters of Recommendation (one from an academic instructor and one from a community service supervisor) can be uploaded with application, emailed to scholarships@taubetaomega.com , or mailed to PO Box 9385 Marina Del Rey, CA 90295
    4. Current Official Transcript

  • A. Personal Statement

    Please provide a typed personal statement (minimum 11-point font, not to exceed one page) introducing yourself to the selection committee. In your statement, clearly explain how this scholarship will support your educational goals and future plans. Describe the experiences that inspired your choice of study and the personal journey that has shaped your aspirations. Additionally, discuss your commitment to community service, including how you selected and engaged in your service projects, and the impact these experiences have had on you and others. Your statement should reflect your personal story, motivations, and how your academic and service experiences connect to your future goals.
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  • B. Essay

    Please respond to the following prompt in a minimum 11-point font, not to exceed two pages: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated is committed to cultivating lifelong learners and leaders through its program initiatives. Describe how your educational journey has shaped your leadership development and aspirations. Reflect on how your experiences align with one or more of Alpha Kappa Alpha’s six program initiatives, and how they have influenced your personal, academic, and career goals. Additionally, explain how your chosen field of study will equip you to create meaningful, lasting impact in your community and beyond.
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  • B. Letters of Recommendation

    Applicants must submit two (2) letters of recommendation—one related to academics and one related to service. Letters may be uploaded below, emailed to scholarships@taubetaomega.com, or mailed to PO Box 9385, Marina Del Rey, CA 90295.
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  • C. Official Transcript

    An official transcript must be submitted directly from your current high school, college, or university and must be postmarked or received no later than May 23, 2025. Transcripts should be sent either by email directly from the school to scholarships@taubetaomega.com or by mail in a sealed envelope from the school to PO Box 9385, Marina Del Rey, CA 90295. Transcripts submitted by applicants will not be accepted.

  • IV. Applicant's Signature

    By signing and typing your legal name in the spaces below, you are certifying that all information is correct and that you are the person completing this application. When you press the submit button, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was received. Please print for your records and retain as verification of your application submission.
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