Scholarships

Since the first scholarships were awarded in 1962, Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation has been a leader in the Greek community, making a difference for its members pursuing degree programs. To date, Theta Foundation has awarded over 7,500 scholarships totaling more than $16 million.

Each year, Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation supports hundreds of Thetas, providing more than $800,000 in scholarships to make academic dreams a reality. Theta Foundation’s minimum scholarship award is $1,000, and each scholarship is made possible by generous donors. Scholarship applications are typically due in the spring and scholarships are awarded in the summer for use during the upcoming academic year.

Scholarship Application Information

Find complete information about Theta Foundation's annual scholarship application cycle and access application resources.

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Eligibility

Initiated members, college and alumnae, of Kappa Alpha Theta in good standing with the Fraternity.
New members may apply, but ideally, should be initiated by the application deadline.
Applicants who expect to have eligible academic expenses (see below) not funded by other scholarships or grants during the academic year for which they are applying.
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. Rather, upon submitting the annual scholarship application, applicants will automatically be considered for any scholarships for which they qualify.

Scholarship Uses

Toward academic expenses, including tuition, course-related fees, and required textbooks and supplies for undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Theta membership dues are not an eligible expense.
During any term in the academic year for which they are awarded. Unused scholarship dollars must be returned to Theta Foundation and cannot be held by the recipient for future use.

A-Z Scholarship Listing

Review our scholarships, their criteria, and tentative available award amounts. Scholarship funds are listed in alphabetical order.

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Scholarships FAQ

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Recent Scholarship Recipients

In 2024, 353 Theta collegians and alumnae received $856,520 in scholarship funding, allowing them to pursue their lofty academic goals. Congratulations to these remarkable members!

Meet the Recipients

Founders Memorial Scholarship Recipients

The Founders Memorial Scholarships are awarded to four outstanding junior applicants every year. They are Theta Foundation’s most prestigious awards, valued at $12,000 each.

Meet the Recipients

Receiving this scholarship has lifted the stress of my academic expenses off my shoulders for the upcoming year. I am entirely grateful for your generosity and so very proud to be a part of our sisterhood. Thank you again for investing in my education and my future.

Macey Boerhave

Alpha Rho/South Dakota
Your contribution means so much to me and is an investment in my future, which ignites my dreams. Your generosity is allowing me to obtain a graduate degree to study and eventually work as a speech language pathologist.

Raney Harriss

Gamma Psi/TCU
As a recipient of a Theta Foundation scholarship, you have allowed me to pursue my educational aspirations with confidence and determination. Your generosity has not only provided financial assistance but also instilled hope, resilience, and a sense of belonging in me. Your support is shaping a world where every Theta's potential is realized, and dreams become reality.

Lillian Madhan

Gamma Tau/Tulsa
I owe a big thanks to Theta Foundation for this scholarship! I am so proud to be a part of an organization that serves as such a large support system for its members. It inspires me to work harder both within my chapter and outside of it!

Ryen Stover

Beta Iota/Colorado