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KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS

Scholarship applications for the 2025-26 cycle are now closed. Please check back for more information about the 2026-27 scholarship cycle.

Discover the Kappa Foundation Scholarship Types

To help our members in their academic pursuits, the Kappa Foundation grants scholarships to hundreds of undergraduates and graduates every year.

As our members strive to make a meaningful change in the world around them, we empower them to reach their full potential. It’s why our scholarships are built on a simple premise: encourage Kappas to reach their educational goals.

Note: Continuing Education Grants have different application deadlines. Please click below to learn more.

Most scholarships are $3,000 and are awarded for the following academic year. The Kappa Foundation was pleased to award over $1.2 million in scholarships for the 2023–24 academic year.

Looking to learn more? Check out the Scholarship Application Guide for a timeline of the scholarship cycle, including when notifications, agreements and disbursements are sent.

UNDERGRADUATE NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS

Undergraduate applicants may apply for a merit-based OR need-based scholarship, but not both. If you try to apply for both types of scholarships, neither application will be accepted.

If you will be a fifth-year undergraduate student, apply for an undergraduate merit-based or need-based scholarship, not a graduate scholarship.

Most need-based awards are up to $5,000 per year or up to $2,500 per term.

Scholarship applications for the 2025-26 cycle are now closed. Please check back for more information about the 2026-27 scholarship cycle.

UNDERGRADUATE MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS

Undergraduate applicants may apply for a merit-based OR need-based scholarship, but not both. If you try to apply for both types of scholarships, neither application will be accepted.

If you will be a fifth-year undergraduate student, apply for an undergraduate merit-based or need-based scholarship, not a graduate scholarship.

Merit-based awards are up to $3,000 per year or up to $1,500 per term.

Scholarship applications for the 2025-26 cycle are now closed. Please check back for more information about the 2026-27 scholarship cycle.

GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS

The award for full-time students is up to $3,000 per year or up to $1,500 per term. The award for part-time students is up to $1,500 per year or up to $750 per term. Full-time student status is considered 9 credit hours per term and part-time student status is considered between 3 and 8.9 credit hours per term.

Keep this in mind: Rose McGill Continuing Education Grants are available for students with fewer than 3 credit hours per term.

Scholarship applications for the 2025-26 cycle are now closed. Please check back for more information about the 2026-27 scholarship cycle.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

The Rose McGill Alumna Continuing Education Grant is specifically for alumna members who have found it necessary to interrupt their education or who need further education for the purpose of career qualification or advancement. Grants do not exceed $1,000 per year and are awarded on the basis of need, merit, and individual goals for study at a college, university, or vocational or technical school. These grants are not available to full-time graduate students. They are designed to fund part-time study, usually for a specific course.

Application deadline: Aug. 1, Dec. 1, May 1.

APPLY HERE

MARISOL SCHOLARSHIP

For undergraduate Kappas who find themselves with extreme financial need due to a new or existing situation, applying for a Marisol Scholarship may be an option.

If you meet the requirements for an undergraduate need-based scholarship, you may also meet the requirements for the Marisol Scholarship. The award covers 75% of educational costs, including tuition and fees, housing costs and books.

See Page 11 in the Scholarship Application Guide for the Marisol Scholarship Application.

In Brief

Kappa Foundation Scholarship Application Process

Read the Scholarship Application Guide.

Choose the application type.

Confirm eligibility.

Select references.

Secure the required documents.

Reference the appropriate checklist found in the Scholarship Application Guide to track your progress.

READ THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION GUIDE

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