Apply for Scholarships & Grants
This page is your gateway to apply for Theta Foundation scholarship and grant funding. Here you can find all the resources you need to successfully complete applications.
Scholarships
Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation is proud to support Theta collegians and alumnae with merit-based and need-based scholarships for undergraduate and graduate study. The minimum scholarship award is $1,000, and funding is awarded for use during the following academic year toward tuition, course-related fees, and required textbooks and supplies.
Theta membership dues are not an eligible academic expense.
Apply for Scholarships
The deadline for the 2023 Scholarship Application (for scholarships to be awarded for the 2023-2024 academic year) is Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at 6 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Review the following resources for complete instructions and requirements:
2023 Scholarship Application - Redirects to the SmarterSelect online application system
2023 Scholarship Application Guide - Required reading for all applicants
Frequently Asked Questions and answers about Theta Foundation scholarships
In addition to general eligibility guidelines, many scholarships are designated for candidates with certain qualifications. Available scholarships and criteria are outlined in the A-Z Scholarship Listing. Applicants do not have to apply separately for each individual scholarship and will be considered for any scholarships for which they qualify after submitting the 2023 Scholarship Application.
Chapter & Individual Grants
College and alumnae chapters and individual Thetas are eligible to apply for Theta Foundation grants for non-degree educational, leadership, and service-learning opportunities. Applications are available year-round and grants are awarded on a quarterly schedule throughout the fiscal year (July 1-June 30).
Due to IRS regulations, as a charitable, tax-deductible organization, Theta Foundation cannot grant any funding solely for Theta-specific benefit, including membership dues.
Apply for Chapter & Individual Grants
GRANT APPLICATION GUIDES
Required reading for 2022-2023 grant applicants.
2022-2023 Chapter Grant Application Guide
2022-2023 Individual Grant Application Guide
QUARTERLY GRANT APPLICATIONS
Choose the application that corresponds to the quarter in which you would like to apply; all links redirect to the SmarterSelect online application system.
All application materials must be submitted by 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the deadlines indicated.
QUARTER 4
Deadline: April 12, 2023 for programs beginning on or after June 1, 2023
2022-2023 Q4 Chapter Grant Application
2022-2023 Q4 Individual Grant Application
Learn more about Theta Foundation chapter and individual grants by reviewing the Grants FAQ.
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