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Online Scholarship Application

The Sarasota (FL) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. is pleased to announce its request for applications to compete for the awarding of scholarships towards continuing your pursuit of a college degree.

(General male scholarship) applicants must meet the following criteria:

  1. A African American Male student from Manatee or Sarasota County.
  2. A 2022/2023 graduating high school senior.
  3. Have a minimum unweighted GPA of 2.0.
  4. Present two letters of recommendation from school representative.
  5. Present an official sealed transcript.
  6. Present a letter of acceptance from a university/college (not required with initial application if not received).

(General nursing applicants) must meet the following criteria:

  1. A female student from Manatee or Sarasota County.
  2. A 2022/2023 incoming or current nursing or technical or college school student.
  3. Have a minimum unweighted GPA of 2.0.
  4. Be in good academic standing at respective technical school or college.
  5. Present two letters of recommendation from school representative.
  6. Present an official sealed transcript.
  7. Present a letter of acceptance from a university/college.

Scholarship Application Form to be completed by the applicant and parent/guardian. A completed packet must be returned via mail to Sarasota (FL) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. P.O. Box 573, Tallevast, FL 34270 or Online by Saturday, February 3, 2023.

Mandatory interviews will be conducted for all nominees on Saturday, March 4th and 5th, 2023 at the Steve Lewis Center at 1720 26th Ave. East, Bradenton, FL.  Nominees will be notified in advance of the exact time of their scheduled interview.  Finalists will be notified in writing of their status by Friday, March 31, 2023and will be invited to attend the Annual Steve Lewis Achievement Awards Banquet to be held on Saturday, April 27, 2023 Location TBD.  Applications must be legible; if the application is not legible it may affect your application decision.  You may use additional space for responses if required.  Electronic form completion (MS Word) encouraged.

If you have any questions or require any additional information, please contact Mr. Omar Edwards 941 737-0807.