Academic Scholarship Application2026-2027 and 2027-2028 Academic Years

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Alpha Lambda Education Foundation
Academic Scholarship Application2026-2027 and 2027-2028 Academic Years
Deadline: December 5^th, 2026
Purpose: The Alpha Lambda Education Foundation offers scholarships to African-American and Latino males who plan to attend an accredited University/College. Applications are reviewed by the Foundation's scholarship committee who will recommend scholarship winners for the upcoming academic years.
Criteria: Eligible applicant(s) will be a male high school senior of African-American or Latino descent planning to attend an accredited University/College for the 2027-2028 and 2028-2029 academic years. Eligibility also requires a minimal grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, residence in Metro Louisville, and completion of the required essay. Late and/or incomplete application packets will not be considered.
Award: $2,000.00 ($1,000 for Fall 2027, and $1,000 for Fall 2028)
Applicant Packet Checklist:
Application Submission: Applicant should submit the completed application packet (see Application Packet Checklist) using the option below:
Electronic. Packet submitted in one email with all items as attachments on or before 11:59 p.m. EST December 5, 2026 to: AED@alefky.org
(*Note, special consideration will be given to early submissions).
Contact: Questions regarding the scholarship requirements or process should be directed to Alpha Lambda Scholarship at: info@alefky.org
If Selected: Applicant(s) selected to receive the Alpha Lambda Education Foundation Academic Scholarship will receive a complementary ticket (+1 guest) to attend the 2026 Hope Breakfast on January 19^th, 2026 and be recognized by the men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated. Additional tickets may be purchased until the event is sold out.

Proof of Registration: If selected to receive the Alpha Lambda Education Foundation Academic Scholarship, the applicant(s) will be required to produce an initial letter of acceptance and a copy of their class schedules for the Fall 2026 semester and Fall 2027 as proof of registration to an accredited University or College. Class registration will be verified before the scholarship dollars are released. Failure to provide this information by August 21, 2026 and August 20, 2027, respectively, may result in forfeiting the scholarship award with or without further communication from the Alpha Lambda Education Foundation or the applicant(s) regarding the award.

Basic Information
Name:
Applicant's Cell #
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Applicant's Email
example@example.com
Address:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Race:
Sex:
Age:
Present School Attending Information
Present High Schol:
Counselor's Name:
Counselor's Email
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Unweighted GPA
On a scale of:
Weighted GPA
On a scale of:
Composite ACT score:
Composite SAT score:
Extracurricular Activities
List High School Activities:
List Community Activities:
List church or religious activities:
List hobbies:
College or University planning to attend:
Desired Major:
A Complete Application Packet will include the following:
1. Application

2. Headshot photo

3. Completed W9 Form

4. High School Transcript

5. Typed Essay
6. Signed photo consent form
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High School Transcript Upload

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W-9 Form to download, fill out completely and upload in the step below
Completed IRS W-9 Form

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Essay Topic:
Why Martin Luther King, Jr's words give me hope? (Include one of his quotes that gives you hope)
Essay Should Contain:
1. Minimum of 500 words

2. 12pt font

3. One-inch margins

4. MLA Format
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Student Certification
Applicant Statement:
IFirst Name Last Namecertify that I meet the qualifications for this scholarship; that I will be a full-time student at a college or university during the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 academic years and that the information submitted with this packet is duly accurate to the best of my ability.
Applicant Signature:
Date:

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Parent / Guardian Information and Consent
Name(s) of Parent(s) / Guardian(s)

First NameLast Name
Cell phone:
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Address:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Signature of Parent / Guardian:
Statement of Parent(s) / Guardian(s):
I, First Name Last Namehave reviewed this application in full and hereby agree, with my consent, that First NameLast Name (Applicant's name) is eligible to apply for Alpha Lambda Education Foundation's (ALEF) academic scholarship.
Date:

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Relationship to applicant:

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated Alpha Lambda Chapter Alpha Lambda Education Foundation

Photo/Video Consent Form
Please complete this form and email it along with a headshot of the Applicant (Cellphone photo quality ispermissible) to ALEFBoard@gmail.com. Scholarship recipient headshots/photos will be displayed during ourannual MLK Hope Breakfast.I, the undersigned, voluntarily consent to be photographed and/or videotaped. I understand that the intended useof the photograph/video tape(s), and my name, image and likeness is for publicity, education or public informationefforts for the Alpha Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. (AL) and the Alpha Lambda EducationFoundation (ALEF) for print and the internet. I authorize any such use, by or on behalf of AL or ALEF, of thephotograph/video tape(s), and my name, image and likeness. I understand that I will not be paid or compensatedby  or ALEF in any way for the taking or lawful use of any photograph/video tape(s), and my name, image andlikeness.I hereby release and discharge  and ALEF, its members, agents and representatives from any claims, liability orresults caused by the lawful use of said photograph/video tape(s), and my name, image and likeness, which I havenow voluntarily authorized as a gift to  and ALEF.
Applicant Name:

First NameLast Name
Applicant Signature:
Applicant Date of Birth:

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Parent/Guardian Name:

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Academic Scholarship Application2026-2027 and 2027-2028 Academic Years

Basic Information

Present School Attending Information

Extracurricular Activities

Essay Topic:

Why Martin Luther King, Jr's words give me hope? (Include one of his quotes that gives you hope)

Student Certification

Parent / Guardian Information and Consent

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated Alpha Lambda Chapter Alpha Lambda Education Foundation