Scholarships

2025-2026 Student Achievement Ceremony

Kappa Foundation of Prince George's County Scholarship Application 2026-2027

Dear Applicant,

This application cannot be saved for completion at a later time. Please be sure to have all of the required documents and information ready to upload at the time of submission. If you need to make an update to a previously submitted application, please contact Jason Zeigler (kfpgcscholarship@gmail.com). Thank you and good luck!

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Completed application must be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on March 15, 2026.
Applicant must have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Applicant must be graduating from an accredited high school program in Prince George's County or be a resident of Prince George's County.
Applicant must have applied for admission to at least one accredited institution of higher learning for the Fall 2026 school term.
Applicant must provide at least two letters of recommendation: one letter of recommendation from a teacher or official of current school; and one letter of recommendation from any non-family member.

QUALIFYING COMPETITIVE FACTORS

An essay written on one of the topics specified in this application.
Official cumulative GPA, including grades for ninth grade through most recent quarter.
SAT/ACT score
A short video submission (2 minutes or less) sharing anything you would like us to know beyond your grades and test scores.
If requested, a brief interview to be conducted virtually consisting of a brief question/response session.

Applicants receiving scholarships will be notified on or prior to April 15, 2026. For additional information, please contact Jason Zeigler at (kfpgcscholarship@gmail.com).

Scholarship awardees must be available to participate in the Student Achievement Ceremony (which tentatively will be held on Sunday, May 17, 2026 or May 31, 2026) to receive the award or have an acceptable reason for not being present.

Applicant Information

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Suffix

Home Address

Phone Number

Email Address

Date of Birth required

Cumulative GPA

If other, enter school name

School Address

What college, university or other school do you plan to attend? If you have already been accepted and made a decision on the college you will attend, please upload a copy of your acceptance letter in the supported documents section.

College/School 1

College/School 2

College/School 3

Are you currently a member of the Kappa League Program?

Yes

Have you ever been a member of the Kappa League Program?

Yes

SAT Score

ACT Score

Parent/Guardian Information

Parent/Guardian Name

Parent/Guardian Email

Parent/Guardian Phone

Do you have a close family member who is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.?

Yes

If so, what is his name?

If so, what is the relationship?

If so, is he a member of the Hyattsville/Landover (MD) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.?

Yes

Tell Us About You

Briefly describe yourself in 500 characters or less.

Please list any school activities, programs, or organizations in which you participate.

Please describe your interests outside of school. Include favorite recreational activities, involvement in community programs, musical instruments, arts, outdoor activities, video gaming, etc.

Describe your leadership ability and provide examples of when you have been a leader.

List awards, certificates, recognitions that you have received within the last year

Scholarship Essay

Please upload a typed essay, 500-800 words on one of the following topics. Please do not use ChatGPT, Gemini, CoPilot or any other program or software to write your essay. The ENTIRE essay must be written by you in your own words. Failure to comply with this requirement will disqualify you from award consideration.

1. Re-Imagining AI for Human Good

Artificial Intelligence is often used to make things quicker, cheaper, and more automated. But technology can also be designed to help people grow emotionally, ethically, socially, and mentally.

Describe a new or alternative way AI could be used to improve the world — one that focuses on helping people become healthier, more connected, more confident, or more compassionate.

In your essay, explain:

• The problem your idea addresses

• Why current solutions are not enough

• How your AI idea would work

• How it would positively affect people’s lives

• And any risks or responsibilities that would need to be considered

2. Improving a Real Contribution

Think about a meaningful contribution you have made within the last five years. This could be something you did at school, in your community, with your family, online, through sports, faith groups, service projects, or any other part of your life.

Describe:

• What inspired you to take action

• What you did and what changed because of it

• What you learned through the experience

• What you would improve, expand, or redesign if you could do it again

• And how this experience shaped who you are today

3. Character & Growth Essay

A Moment That Changed How You See the World

Everyone has moments that quietly change the way they see themselves or the world. Tell the story of a moment, experience, or season in your life that caused a meaningful shift in your thinking, attitude, or direction.

Describe:

• What life or your mindset was like before

• What happened

• What changed inside you

• How this change has affected your choices, relationships, or goals

• And why this moment still matters to you today

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Video Submission

As part of your application, please submit a short video (no longer than 2 minutes). This is your open space to share anything you would like us to know about you beyond grades and test scores. This is not about being perfect, it’s about being real.

Your video may include (but is not limited to):

• A story that shaped who you are

• A challenge you’ve overcome

• A belief, passion, or cause that matters deeply to you

• A goal you’re working toward and why

• Something about your life that isn’t visible on paper

There is no script requirement and no specific format. You may speak, show, create, reflect, perform, explain or simply be yourself. We are not evaluating production quality. We are listening for authenticity, character, heart, and perspective. Be honest and be yourself.

Time limit: 2 minutes maximum.

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Supporting Documentation

Upload Letter of Recommendation 1*

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Upload Letter of Recommendation 2*

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Upload Letter of Acceptance to Post-Secondary Institution*

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Upload Official Copy of Transcript*

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Upload SAT or ACT scores*

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Upload Professional Headshot*

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Thank you for your submission!

The application deadline has passed. Submissions are no longer being accepted.