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 in 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 2020 Scholarship Application (for scholarships awarded for the 2020-21 academic year) is Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at 6 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Review the following resources for complete instructions and requirements:
2020 Scholarship Application – Redirects to the SmarterSelect online application system
2020 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 2020 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).
Apply for Chapter & Individual Grants
Grant Application Guides
Required reading for 2019-20 grant applicants.
2019-20 Chapter Grant Application Guide
2019-20 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 15, 2020 for programs beginning on or after June 1, 2020
2019-20 Q4 Chapter Grant Application
2019-20 Q4 Individual Grant Application
Learn more about Theta Foundation chapter and individual grants by reviewing the Grants FAQ.
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