Scholarships

2027 Scholarships will open in January, 2027

When open - scholarship applications must be submitted by April 1, 2027. No exceptions!

All applications and required content will be electronically submitted in the application or emailed.

Please e-mail any questions to kappafoundationhac@gmail.com

Scholarship Overview

The Huntsville Alumni Chapter Kappa Scholarship Foundation, Inc. proud to sponsor several scholarships to deserving males from a traditionally disenfranchised ethnicity. To be eligible, students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and must be enrolled in Madison City, Madison County, Huntsville City Schools, including area parochial and private institutions. The scholarship is for use during the Fall Semester of the year awarded. The funds will be provided to the student once enrollment (full-time) has been verified for the semester. Click here for the latest scholarship application. *Application Deadline is April 1, 2027*

We are proud to offer scholarships based on number of qualified applicants. Our featured scholarships are:

* Diamond Book Scholarships in the amount of $500 (2 are reserved for Kappa League)

* Kappa Dream Scholarships in the amount of $1,000 (2 are reserved for Kappa League)

* Floyd Hughes Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $4,000 (payable in the amount of $1,000 over 4 years)

Floyd Hughes Memorial Scholarship

The Huntsville Alumni Chapter Kappa Scholarship Foundation, Inc. is proud to offer the Floyd Hughes Memorial Scholarship. This prestigious award offers a renewable, 4-year scholarship ($1,000 per year) to students who display academic achievement, a commitment to serving others (in school, in the community or at home), a strong work ethic, and leadership qualities. 

For many people, Floyd Hughes represented the best of the human spirit: compassionate, fair, committed to promoting community among all people and supportive of people in their individual efforts. Floyd transformed the minds and hearts of all those around him. His death in 2013 left a void in many lives. Floyd Hughes was both a humanitarian and a visionary. He envisioned a community that celebrated differences and that allowed individuals to develop to their fullest potential. His energies were totally dedicated to creating this kind of world. This scholarship is dedicated to honor his vision and his memory.

Floyd Hughes was a charter member of the Huntsville Alumni Chapter Kappa Scholarship Foundation. A native of Canton, MS, Floyd Hughes was a 1978 initiate of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., and graduated from The University of Southern Mississippi in 1979. An Audit Manager for the United States Government, Floyd Hughes worked tirelessly as the Keeper of Records for the Huntsville Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi while also serving as a dedicated Mentor, Tutor and Advisor for the Huntsville Alumni Guide Right Program.

Dream Scholarship

The Huntsville Alumni Chapter Kappa Scholarship Foundation, Inc. is sponsoring four (4) $1000 scholarships to deserving male of a traditionally disenfranchised ethnicity. Student must have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher. Must be enrolled in Madison City, Madison County, Huntsville City Schools, or area parochial and private institutions. The scholarship is for use during the Fall Semester of the year awarded. The funds will be provided to the student once enrollment (full-time) has been verified for the semester.

Diamond Book Scholarship

The Huntsville Alumni Chapter Kappa Scholarship Foundation, Inc. is sponsoring four (4) $500 scholarships to deserving male students from a traditionally disenfranchised ethnicity. Student must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Must be enrolled in Madison City, Madison County, Huntsville City Schools, including area parochial and private institutions. The scholarship is for use during the Fall Semester of the year awarded. The funds will be provided to the student once enrollment (full-time) has been verified for the semester. 

To Prepare

Scholarship applications require ALL OF THE FOLLOWING, either at the time of the electronic application or by the April 1st, 2027 deadline. Additional information should be sent to kappafoundationhac@gmail.com no later than April 1st, 2027 (clearly stating the applicant's name), or the application will be disqualified. No items will be accepted by mail and no reminders will be sent. *APPLICATION DEADLINE AND ALL REQUIREMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY APRIL 1st, 2027*

At Time of Application:

1. Completed electronic application - with contact information, applicant questions, etc.

2. Answer 'why are you seeking this scholarship and why should you receive consideration (short essay)'?

Additional Required Information by April 1st, 2027 (entered electronically or via upload):

3. 500 word essay (topics to choose listed in application)

4. Unofficial Transcript

5. Three (3) Letters of Recommendation on official letterhead and complete contact information provided from each of the following - School Counselor, Teacher, Community Leader (Youth Group, Community Organization, Church, etc.)

6. One (1) Letter of Participation in School Extracurricular Activity on official letterhead and complete contact information provided from leader (Band Director, Coach, Sponsor)

7. Admissions letter from college applicant to attend in the Fall of 2027

8. Resume' as if candidate is seeking employment or admission to a University or Trade School.

9. List of civic, community leadership, community service and.or extracurricular activities (either listed separately on in resume')
10. List of special awards and recognition (either listed separately on in resume')