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
STEM Scholarships are open to Black/African American 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.
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Two $5,000 scholarships will be awarded.
Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) Scholarships
The HBCU scholarship is open to Black/African American students graduating from Northern Virginia high schools pursuing a bachelor’s degree at a UNCF member institution or Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Two $5,000 non-renewable scholarships will be awarded.
Estelle Gaymon Memorial Scholarship
The $5,000 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 Black/African American graduating senior who resides in Northern Virginia and will attend a four-year college 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 Black/African Americans 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 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.
