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 next scholarship application process will begin in Fall 2025.
STEM Scholarships
STEM Scholarships are open to students graduating from a Northern Virginia high school pursuing a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) degree. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA. Scholarships are non-renewable. The recipient must attend an accredited Historically Black College or University.
$3,000 scholarships will be awarded.
Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) Scholarships
The HBCU Scholarship is open to students graduating from Northern Virginia high schools pursuing a bachelor's degree at an accredited UNCF member institution or Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
$3,000 non-renewable scholarships will be awarded.
Estelle Gaymon Memorial Scholarship
The $3,000 Estelle Gaymon Memorial Scholarship is presented in memory of Estelle Gaymon, the first president of Lambda Kappa Omega. The scholarship is non-renewable and awarded to a graduating senior who resides n Northern Virginia and will attend a Historically Black Colleges or University.
Alma Palmer HBCU Scholarship
This $5,000 renewable scholarship is awarded in memory of Alpha Kappa Alpha late chapter member Alma Palmer. The scholarship is open to students with exceptional community service and leadership. The recipient must attend a Historically Black College or University with a 3.0 GPA.
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Dr. LaToya Smith Memorial Scholarship
Supports 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 EMPOWERMENT GRANTS
The Education and Charitable Foundation Teacher Empowerment Grants supplement and offset 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.​
ELIGIBLE SCHOOLS (2026 CYCLE)
Langston Hughes Middle School
Walt Whitman Middle School
Herndon Middle School
Luther Jackson Middle School
Bailey's Primary Elementary School
Lake Anne Elementary School