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Scholarship

The Phoenix AKARAMA Foundation, in partnership with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, Delta Beta Omega Chapter, is excited to present its 2026 Scholarship Program. Through this initiative, we continue our tradition of supporting deserving students, awarding scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $3,000.

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Rooted in a commitment to service, we invest in programs that uplift communities, advance education, promote health and wellness, and address issues impacting society at every level.

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APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 27, 2026

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To determine your eligibility, please review the requirements below.

Eligibility and Requirements

Are you eligible? Review the criteria below to see if the Phoenix AKARAMA Foundation Scholarship is right for you:

  • Are graduating high school seniors entering a four-year college or university OR are community college students transferring to a four-year college or university?

  • Do you have a minimum GPA (Grade Point Average) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale?

  • Are interested in careers in education (for the Dr. Peggy L. Payne Memorial Scholarship only)?

  • Immediate family members of the Phoenix AKARAMA Foundation, Inc. and Delta Beta Omega Chapter members are not eligible to apply. Immediate family includes children, grandchildren, siblings, in-laws, adopted, half, and step relatives.

​If you have any questions, please email the Scholarship Committee.

Application Process

  • Complete and submit your application by March 27, 2026

  • Selected applicants will be notified by email and invited to attend the Phoenix AKARAMA Foundation Scholarship Celebration on Saturday, May 16, 2026.

 

To Apply:

 

Submit a completed application with required materials. The required materials include:

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  1. A cover letter and resume that details your school and community leadership and/or involvement;

  2. A photo (no-selfies) no larger than 4x6;

  3. A two-page double-spaced 12 pt essay responding to the essay topic;

  4. Two letters of recommendation: One from a teacher, guidance counselor, and/or extracurricular advisor AND one from a person in the community (i.e. pastor, employer);

  5. Transcripts from the registrar’s office, which indicate class rank, grade point average, (optional SAT or ACT scores if available). Official transcript should be digitally sent to the AKARAMA Foundation: scholarship@phxakarama.org; and

  6. Additional answers to questions within the online application.

Selection process and notes from the Scholarship Committee

  • Scholarship recipients will be chosen based on the panel’s decisions and the information submitted. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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  • Unofficial transcripts will be uploaded with your application. Official transcripts will be requested if awarded. Please follow-up with your school guidance counselor regarding your campus process. We are in unprecedented times and need to support all students looking to pursue higher education and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® will continue to do so.  If this date needs to change we will post a notification.

  • Gather all of the information and details BEFORE beginning the application process so that it can be done in one session.
  • Save each document as a PDF with your full name and topic (example: FirstNameLastName_CoverLetter)

Apply Here

The 2026 Scholarship Application is NOW AVAILABLE.

Any supporting documentation (ie. official transcript) that needs to be sent via U.S. Mail should be sent to the attention of

the Phoenix AKARAMA Foundation Scholarship Committee,

P.O. Box 64971, Phoenix, Arizona 85082

The AKARAMA Foundation does not discriminate in its educational service programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender (including pregnancy, sexual harassment and other sexual misconduct including acts of sexual violence such as rape, sexual assault, sexual exploitation and coercion), gender identity and/or expression (including a transgender identity), sexual orientation, military or veteran status,  genetic information,  or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.  Retaliation is also prohibited.  The AKARAMA Foundation will comply with state and federal laws such as M.G.L. c. 151B, Title IX, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and other similar laws that prohibit discrimination. 

© 2026 Phoenix AKARAMA Foundation.

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