Kappa Alpha Pi Scholarships

Kappa Alpha Pi Nationals is excited to offer our members KAPi Scholarships! 

As an organization, we at KAPi Nationals strive to support and encourage the academic endeavors of our members. In furtherance of this, we are thrilled to offer five scholarships. There are three grade-level scholarships: one Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion/First Generation Scholarship and one “Pillar” Scholarship. The award amounts range from $1,000-$2,000. 

KAPi is proud to note that these scholarships surpass what most similar organizations offer, both in the number of scholarships and the amount to be awarded. Giving back to our members is the first and foremost goal of KAPi Nationals, and we sincerely hope that as KAPi continues to grow, we can continue to grow the number of scholarships and the amount offered. 

MEMBER REQUIREMENTS 

ALL SCHOLARSHIPS 

In order to apply for any of the KAPi Scholarships, you must be: 

  • An initiated member of Kappa Alpha Pi Pre-Law and Government Fraternity by March 28, 2025; 

  • In good standing; and 

  • Up to date on both local and national dues payments. 

GRADE LEVEL SCHOLARSHIPS 

In order to apply for a grade-level scholarship, you must be rising to the grade level you are applying for. For example, this means that: 

  • A rising senior (someone who will graduate in Fall of 2025 or Spring of 2026) may apply for the Phoenix Scholarship; 

  • A rising junior (someone who will graduate in the Fall of 2026 or the Spring of 2027) may apply for the Torch Scholarship; and 

  • A rising sophomore (someone who will graduate in the Fall of 2027 or the Spring of 2028) may apply for the Gavel Scholarship. 

DEI/FIRST-GENERATION SCHOLARSHIP 

In order to apply for the DEI/First-Generation Scholarship, an applicant must be a member of an underrepresented group (including but not limited to underrepresented racial or ethnic backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, or disabilities) or be a first-generation college student. 

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS 

APPLICATION 

Applicants must fill out a standardized application form and submit an essay responding to the prompt of the scholarship they are applying to. Members may apply for more than one scholarship (i.e., the grade level scholarship and the pillar scholarship), but an applicant may only but awarded one scholarship. Applicants must also submit a transcript. 

ESSAY 

Essays are not to exceed 400 words and should be double spaced in Times New Roman 12-point font. Essays should be submitted as either a Word Document or as a PDF. 

TRANSCRIPT 

Applicants must also submit an official or unofficial transcript or advising report that includes grades from the previous fall semester. If your program does not have transcripts, please upload a letter from your university with that information. 

TIMELINE 

January 13, 2025 Applications Open 

March 28, 2025 Applications Close 

March 29 -May 30 Applications Reviewed 

May 30, 2025 Winners Selected 

September 2025 Scholarships Granted

FAQ 

CAN I APPLY FOR MORE THAN ONE SCHOLARSHIP? 

Yes! You can apply for a maximum of three scholarships; however, you may only be awarded one. 

WHO DECIDES IF I WILL RECEIVE A SCHOLARSHIP? 

The KAPi Scholarship committee will make the ultimate decisions. The committee is comprised of members of KAPi Nationals. 

WHAT SCHOLARSHIP WILL I RECEIVE IF I HAVE APPLIED FOR MULTIPLE? 

If you plan on applying for multiple scholarships, there will be a place on the application for you to rank your preference on which one you would like to be awarded in the event you are a finalist for multiple. If you don’t have a preference, you can leave that box blank! 

WHAT CAN I USE THE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD ON? 

Anything you like. KAPi Nationals will not make you show a receipt or restrict the monies usage in any way; however, we recommend you use it for educational purchases – things like textbooks, school supplies, or as a payment toward tuition/living accommodations. 

IF I WIN, WHEN AND HOW WILL I RECEIVE THE AWARD? 

If you are selected as a scholarship recipient, the scholarship will be paid out to you in September of 2025. KAPi Nationals will contact you from the scholarships@kapinational.com email to facilitate the transfer. 

If you have any additional questions, please reach out to scholarships@kapinational.com and a representative will get back to you as soon as possible.