Scholarships & Education Outreach
ECF scholarships provide an opportunity and make a real difference in the lives of our recipients, their families, and our nation. Our scholarship recipients embody excellence, service and leadership. They are the next generation of doctors, scientists, educators, authors, elected officials, nurses, social workers, attorneys, entrepreneurs and leaders of our community and country.
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To establish a scholarship or for additional information on the application process, contact us today!
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The scholarship application process will begin in Fall 2024.
STEM Scholarships
This renewable scholarship is awarded in memory of Alpha Kappa Alpha late chapter member Alma Palmer. This scholarship is awarded to a student graduating from a Northern Virginia public high school who attends a 4-year HBCU (Historically Black College or University), on a full-time basis. The student must maintain a 2.8 GPA to continue to receive this $5,000 non-renewable grant.
Universities (HBCU) Scholarships
HBCU Scholarships support Northern Virginia graduating seniors enrolling in Historically Black College and Universities with a $2,500 non-renewable scholarship.
Alma Palmer HBCU Scholarship
This $5,000 non-renewable scholarship is awarded in memory of Alpha Kappa Alpha late chapter member Alma Palmer. This scholarship is awarded to a student graduating from a Northern Virginia public high school who attends a 4-year HBCU (Historically Black College or University), on a full-time basis. The student must maintain a 2.8 GPA to continue to receive this grant.
Estelle Gaymon Memorial Scholarship
The $5,000 Estelle Gaymon Memorial Scholarship award is given in memory of Estelle Gaymon, the first president of Lambda Kappa Omega. The tuition and fee scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who resides in Northern Virginia and will attend a four-year college or university in the United States. It is non-renewable.
Dr. LaToya Smith Memorial Scholarship
Supports African American female students enrolled in U.S. HBCU accredited medical schools.
The Jacqueline Gilliard Rosier ECF President Endowment Fund
The Jacqueline Gilliard Rosier ECF President Endowment Fund was established to provide financial support through scholarships for:
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1. Academically struggling, need-based students, accepted into college or trade school;
2. Individuals and families in need-based academic financial crisis; and
3. Music, art lessons, and camps for gifted and hardworking, financially need-based students K-12.
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The endowment honors the contributions of Ms. Rosier, the first president and director of the Educational and Charitable Foundation. Ms. Rosier has faithfully served Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® for more than 50 years.
Teacher Assistance Grants
The Education and Charitable Foundation Teacher Assistance Grant supplements and offsets the funds Fairfax County public school teachers normally use to equip their classrooms and/or provide educational opportunities to support students and learning. This may include, but is not limited to professional development, software, equipment, lab materials, books, classroom materials, field trips, and technology. The intent is to assist public school teachers in improving, advancing, and enriching student learning.
