2016 Scholarship Application from the Pasadena Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.  This year we will award seven scholarships to college-bound African American graduating high school seniors.  Six of the awards are for $1,500 and one will be a four-year award for $4,000 (dispersed at $1,000 per year for four years).

 The application must be postmarked by March 1, 2016 or turn into Dr. Gonzalez.  Students can go to www.aka-elo.org and click on “Scholarship” to download the application and instructions. 

Six scholarship available. 

1. S.T.E.A.M:  This category is reserved for young women interested in pursuing a career in science, technology, engineering, art or math.  Two awards are available.  Required minimum 2.7 GPA.
2. Social Justice/Economic Development:  This category is reserved for young women pursuing a career that will impact social, economic and/or human rights change.  Required minimum 2.7 GPA.
3. Most Improved G.P.A.:  This category is reserved for young women who have experienced a significant improvement in their GPA from freshman to senior years.   Required minimum 2.3 GPA.
4. Young African American Male:  This category is reserved for young men who are using education to achieve their life goals. Required minimum 2.7 GPA.
5. Special Needs: This category is for young men or women with a documented learning disability who intend to enroll in a Bachelor’s degree program, two year community college, vocational school or technical training program.