Missouri City-Sugar Land Alumni Chapter
Of
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Kappa Scholarships
2024
Recognizing Outstanding Achievement
By
High School Seniors
Kappa Scholarships BACKGROUND
PURPOSE
The Kappa Scholarships have been established by the Missouri City-Sugar Land Alumni Chapter
of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. to recognize outstanding high school seniors pursuing
college and trade school studies. The program provides scholarships to outstanding students to
assist with their first-year college or trade school expenses.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
To be eligible for a Kappa Scholarship, a student must meet the following requirements:
• The applicant must have satisfied, or be in the process of satisfying, all requirements for
the awarding of a high school diploma from an accredited High School by the close of
the 2023 academic school year.
• The applicant shall possess a cumulative grade point average of 2.50 or higher on a 4.0
scale.
• The applicant must have demonstrated academic excellence as well as outstanding
community service through activities, volunteerism and work experiences.
• The applicant must be a citizen of the United States.
• The applicant must have applied and gained acceptance to an accredited two or four-year
college or university for the fall term of 2023.
• The applicant must submit a written application and agree to a personal interview during
the week of May 15-19, 2023, via Zoom (details will follow).
SELECTION CRITERIA
Applicants will be evaluated on the strength of their academic performance, leadership and
participation in school and community activities, work experience, educational aspirations and
on the strength of their personal statement.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Completed applications postmarked no later than May 12, 2023, will be reviewed in accordance
with the program criteria by a selection process determined by the Kappa Scholarship
Committee. Scholarship awardees will be notified email and in writing. Decisions are final and
binding. Questions may be directed to the Kappa Scholarship Committee at
mocitynupesscholarship@yahoo.com. For immediate assistance please contact Mr. Stanley
Sanders at 713.927.1072.
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KAPPA SCHOLARSHIPS
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
• Read the application carefully and complete all sections.
• Include a typed personal statement of 250-300 words expressing how your high school
experiences – academics, extracurricular activities, outside activities and work
experiences – have prepared you for college, or trade school and why you should be
considered for scholarship support and any other information you wish to share that may
be of importance to the selection committee in their review of your application
.
• Include two letters of recommendation:
1. One letter from a school administrator on official school letterhead focusing on
the integrity and character of the applicant
2. One letter from a high school teacher or instructor focusing on the academic
strengths and potential of the applicant
• Include – or request to have sent – an official high school transcript.
• Sign the last page of the application.
• Mail completed application to: Kappa Scholarships, Post Office Box 405,
Fresno, Texas 77545.
EVALUATION PROCEDURE
All completed applications will be reviewed and evaluated by a committee of judges selected by
the Senior Kappa Committee Chairman. Incomplete and non-qualifying applications will not be
considered. Each application is scored based on academic achievement, high school leadership,
activities, awards, community involvement and financial need.
NOTIFICATION OF RECIPIENTS
Final approval and notification of each scholarship recipient will be made by the Chapter’s
Senior Kappa Committee Chairman in May 2023. Notifications will be made via email and a
formal letter.