Scholarships

  • Scholarship Award: up to $2000.00 as a one-time award
  • Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who identify as African American or Black/African descent and attend school and/or reside in Bucks County, PA
  • Scholarship Categories
    • HBCU Scholarship:
      • Available to students attending a Historically Black College or University, (HBCU), as a full-time student in the Fall.
    • Omega Zeta Omega S.T.E.A.M Scholarship:
      • Available to students interested in studying computer science, engineering, healthcare, mathematics and more.
      • Available to students attending college as a full-time student in the Fall.
    • Bucks County Community College:
      • Available to students attending Bucks County Community College as a full-time student in the Fall.

Administered by: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, Omega Zeta Omega Chapter (ΩZΩ)

Deadline: May 15th; 11:59 PM EST

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“This scholarship has had a profound impact on my college experience by not only alleviating financial stress but allowing me to focus more on my studies while becoming more civically engaged within my community”

Idalis Walker-Descartes, 2024 HBCU Recipient
“…..I truly appreciate your investment in my future. I will be kicking off my undergraduate journey as a pre-medical student. This scholarship will play a meaningful role in helping cover my educational expenses, allowing me to focus more fully on my studies and aspirations of becoming a physician.”
Taise Martinez, 2025 S.T.E.M Recipient
“There are so many people struggling with lack of inspiration and direction in the world. I want to be able to offer guidance and resources to our youth and show them ways to be successful in life.”
Raymond Vereen, 2025 HBCU Recipient

 

REQUIREMENTS & ELIGIBILITY 

  • High school senior graduating in June of the current year

  • Attend school and/or reside in Bucks County, PA

  • Identify as African-American or Black/African Descent

  • Upon selection, you must provide verification that you are enrolled in a program related to the presented scholarships

  • All applicants will be notified via email of the results of their application in May.

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

You will need to submit the following materials via the Application Link or the form below by May 15th, at 11:59 PM:

RESUME: ​Should be attached as a pdf. File title should be your first and last name.
Example: ​Jane Doe Resume.

Your resume should include all of the following applicable categories:

  • Awards/Honors/Recognition (list year)

  • Academic Activities (include year(s) of participation)

  • Community Activities (include year(s) of participation)

  • Work Experience (Include job title, year(s), hrs/week)

  • All applicants will be notified via email of the results of their application in May.

Please do not abbreviate activity names, include year(s) of participation for every award and activity position, and include any work positions held while in school and during breaks. You can find free resume templates on Resume Genius.

ESSAY: ​Should be attached as a pdf. File title should be your first and last name, essay, and the current year. Example: ​Jane Doe Essay 20YY.

Essay should be typed, double spaced and no more than 500 words. The essay must include an introduction of yourself, and your reasons for applying for the scholarship. Please respond to the following prompt:

  • Essay Prompt: Please attach a brief, biographical essay describing your reasons for applying for this scholarship, why you should receive this award and how you will use your college education to better the world.

TRANSCRIPT: ​Your unofficial transcript should be attached as a pdf. Your transcript should include your current Fall grades.

W-9 Form: Submit a W-9 form along with your application.

PHOTO: Upload signed Media Release Form and graduation photo.

QUESTIONS? Kindly email the Scholarship Chairman at scholarships@akaozo.org.