Application packages postmarked after May 7th will NOT be accepted for consideration.
Eligibility/Criteria
To eligible for a Roanoke Kappa Foundation $1000 scholarship an applicant must:
- Be a graduating high school senior in the greater Roanoke Valley or New River Valley.
- The applicant must have an overall GPA of 2.8 or higher on a 4-point grading scale.
- The applicant must be planning to enroll in a full-time course of study, 12-15 semester hours at an accredited college or university in the United States.
- Exhibit leadership and a dedication to community service
- Be a United States citizen
- Applicant must not possess a degree from a 2 or 4 year college when applying for this scholarship
- The applicant must reside in one of the following areas to be eligible: Roanoke Valley, New River Valley.
Scholarship Checklist
- Copy of College Acceptance Letter(s)
- Official high school transcript in a sealed envelope
- Application form
- A current photo to be used in our printed awards program (if applicant is awarded a scholarship)
- Typed essay 600-1000 words: “Describe your most meaningful achievements and how they relate to your future goals.”
- A typed list of your extra-curricular activities, achievement and awards, and community involvement.
- 2 typed letters of recommendation
- A high school teacher of your choice (person must not be related to you)
- A mentor, coach, pastor or another person of your choosing (person must not be related to you)
- Mail your complete application package to:
Roanoke Kappa Foundation
P.O. Box 67
Salem VA 24153
Application packages postmarked after May 7th will NOT be accepted for consideration.