Paving the way to your success
Shape your future today. We welcome you to apply for the chance to be this year’s $2,000 scholarship recipient!
Empowering the Future: Investing in Tomorrow’s Leaders Today!
The Alexandria-Fairfax Alumni Chapter Kappa Scholarship Endowment Fund (AFKSEF) is pleased to announce that one scholarship of $2,000 will be granted this cycle. The scholarship is renewable for up to four years (totaling $8,000), provided the recipient maintains academic eligibility and remains enrolled in a four-year degree-granting college or university.
Scholarship Criteria
Location
Must be a graduating senior attending a high school within the National Capital Region (NCR), the U.S. federal designation for the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, including surrounding counties in Maryland and Virginia.
Academic Qualifications
Must have an unweighted cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or above on a 4.0 scale. This must be documented on an official transcript.
College Acceptance
Must have obtained acceptance to a four-year college or university for the upcoming academic school year (AY 2026-2027).
Character Qualification
Demonstrates high moral character and can provide evidence of participation in school activities and community involvement (e.g. community involvement, student government, honors society, sports, clubs, church or volunteer work).
Financial Hardship qualification
Must be able to demonstrate financial need.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply for a scholarship if I’m a child or relative of a member of the Alexandria-Fairfax (VA) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated?
Children and relatives of members of the Alexandria-Fairfax (VA) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated are not eligible.
What is the deadline for submitting my scholarship application?
Midnight on May 31, 2026.
If I am a resident of Maryland or the District of Columbia, but attend high school in northern Virginia, am I eligible to apply and receive one of your scholarships?
Yes
If my relative (e.g. brother, cousin) was previously awarded one of your scholarships, am I eligible?
Yes, you are eligible to apply for an A-F KSEF scholarship as long as you meet the criteria.