Beta Kappa Lambda Chapter
ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC.
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FIRST OF ALL, SERVANTS OF ALL, WE SHALL TRANSCEND ALL
BKL
Book Stipend Award
Alpha Phi Alpha promotes academic excellence and uplifting our communities.
The Beta Kappa Lambda Book Stipend Award is a $500 stipend awarded to graduating African American Male High School Seniors.
Deadline:
Applications must be received by November 5 for award consideration. A representative of Beta Kappa Lambda will contact Book Stipend winners.
Click the link below to apply for the 2019-2020 Award
Selection Criteria: Beta Kappa Lambda Chapter and the Book Stipend Committee will base its decision on the following standards:
*Overall GPA
*Essay (Content and Quality)
*Community Involvement
*Strength of Letter of Recommendation
Awards:
*Four (4) - $500.00 Book Stipends
*Awards are made only on a one-time basis. Book Stipend winners will not be eligible for future consideration.
*Award will only be disbursed to recipients after all required documents have been received by June 30. After this date, the award will be forfeited.
Transcript, and Letter of Recommendation) may be uploaded to the online application or mailed to:
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Beta Kappa Lambda Chapter
Education Chair
P.O. Box 22096
Charleston, SC 29413
Book Stipend Award Handout:
Eligibility
Candidates for the BKL Book Stipend Award must meet all of the following criteria:
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*Must be a graduating high school senior with a GPA of 2.5 or better.
*Must be a African American male student who has applied to one or more accredited colleges or universities.
*Must Attend Beta Kappa Lambda Chapter's Annual Founders' Day Program to receive the award. (In extenuating circumstances, an immediate family member may receive the award on behalf of the recipient. Prior notice is appreciated.)
Application Requirement
Please ensure you have the following information before proceeding to BKL Book Stipend Award Online Application:
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*High school transcript
*Letter of Recommendation from a school official (Principal, Guidance Counselor, Teacher)
*A 500 word typed essay including:
(1) Why should you receive a BKL Book Stipend?
(2) What are your professional goals or career ambitions? and (3) What are your community involvement or service.