Saginaw Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation Tri-City Scholarship (Saginaw, Bay, Midland)

2026 Saginaw Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation Tri-County (Saginaw, Bay, Midland) Scholarship

Application Deadline - June 5th, 2026 @ 11:59 P.M.
Purpose:

To assist graduating high school students living in the Saginaw-Midland-Bay County Area who are pursuing post-secondary education.

Qualifications:

To be eligible for this award, an applicant must:
- Be a graduating senior from an acredited high school in the tri-county area
- Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0
- Be a resident living in the Bay, Midland, and Saginaw Counties
- Be accepted at an accredited post secondary academic institution and/or trade school (will need to provide acceptance letter)
- Have demonstrated qualities of leadership, school involvement, and community service
Requirements:
- Submit a two-page typed (MLA-format) essay that addresses your career goal and what influenced your decision.
- Submit three letters of recommendation (should not include family members but individuals who are significantly aware of the student’s accomplishments) with at least one from a school administrator/official.
- Copy of academic transcript from high school and all other requested information must be received by June 5th, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
- Acceptance letter(s) from college/university/trade school
Evaluation Criteria:

The Chapter’s Scholarship Committee will review all applications. Selection criteria will emphasize the essay, student’s character, grade point average, and contributions to community service. The three letters of reference will help the committee further evaluate the student’s commitment to public service and education.

Application Process:

Applications will be accepted from May 1st, 2026 until Friday, June 5th, 2026. A confirmation email will be sent to the provided email address after submission; selected awardees will be notified in a seperate email by July 1st, 2026.

Payment of Scholarship(s):

After enrollment verification is received, a check will be made payable to the student or university by the Fall 2026 semester. Awardees will also receive a certificate of award.

The scholarship recipient(s) must agree to allow Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. to share their name and photograph with the public/media.

The scholarship can be used for tuition, fees, and books.

DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

Read and follow the instructions carefully prior to submitting your application. All winners will be notified on or before July 1st, 2026.

The information provided in this form will be disclosed only to the selection committee as required to determine your eligibility for this scholarship award.

If selected, you will be asked for documentation to support the data you provide. Likewise, all correspondence and award agreements will be generated from the personal information submitted below. So, please use proper spelling, capitalization and punctuation.

The information provided in this form will be disclosed only to the selection committee as required to determine your eligibility for this scholarship award.

Student Information
Student's Name

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Email
Where the confirmation email will be send to
Phone Number
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
Date
Home Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Are you a first generation college student?
Which county scholarship application are you applying for? (Must live and attend school within that county for consideration)

Parent / Legal Guardian Information
Full Name

First NameLast Name
Email
Phone Number
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Home Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
CERTIFICATION

We, hereby, affirm that the information provided on this application and the accompanying materials are accurate and complete to the best of my/our knowledge. Falsification of information may result in the termination of any scholarship granted.
Parent / Legal Guardian Printed Name

First NameLast Name
Date

MonthDayYear
Date

Education
High School Name
Phone Number
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Counselor's Name

First NameLast Name
School Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
GPA
on a 4.0 scale
Expected Graduation Date
College Information
Intended Major / Concentration

List the colleges/universities to which you have applied and/or been accepted:

Rows	College/University	Acceptance Date (letter of acceptance required)
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Upload Acceptance Letter(s)

Accepted files: pdf, doc, docx, zip
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School and Community Involvement
List the high school extracurricular activities you have participated in:
List any academic honors and/or distinctions you have received:
List all church programs and/or community activities you have participated in:

Letters of Recommendation

List below the names and addresses of three individuals submitting a letter of recommendation (Do not list relatives)

Rows	Name	Address	Phone Number
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Upload letters of recommendation:

Accepted files: pdf, doc, docx, zip
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Upload Academic Transcript:

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Personal Essay

Submit a two-page typed (MLA Style) essay that addresses your career goal and what influenced your decision. Include any academic and non-academic accomplishments, personal characteristics, or experiences that make you uniquely worthy of scholarship consideration.
Upload Essay

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Applicant's E-Signature
By signing the space below, you are certifying that all information is correct and that you are the person completing this application. When you press the submit button, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was received. Please print for your records and retain as verification of your application.
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First NameLast Name
Date
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Date

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Date
Applications will be avaliable to complete on May 1st.

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2026 Saginaw Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation Tri-County (Saginaw, Bay, Midland) Scholarship

Student Information

Parent / Legal Guardian Information

Education

College Information

School and Community Involvement

Letters of Recommendation

Personal Essay

Applicant's E-Signature