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Alpha Kappa Alpha Fund Grant

Central New York Community Foundation Inc

Foundation Grants for Education Grants for Black Women

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

Applicant must be: a graduating senior in high school,African-American,female,attending a 2- or 4- year institution, & have at least a C+ (GPA: 2.30 GPA, grade: 77).

Overview

The Alpha Kappa Alpha Fund, established by the local chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, offers scholarships to African-American female high school seniors pursuing higher education. This permanent endowment aims to enhance educational opportunities for students in Central New York, promoting equity and shared prosperity. Scholarships are awarded to deserving candidates who meet the eligibility criteria, ensuring continued access to education for those in need.

Scholarship Information
Scholarships are an essential part of the CNYCF’s commitment to advancing equity and shared prosperity throughout our region. Our scholarships help to make continuing education affordable for students, giving them access to new opportunities that can change their lives.
The local chapter of the African American Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority established this permanent endowment to provide scholarships for college-bound youth.
One scholarship can be awarded.

Eligibility

Applicant must be: a graduating senior in high school,African-American,female,attending a 2- or 4- year institution, & have at least a C+ (GPA: 2.30 GPA, grade: 77).

What Central New York Community Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 436
Total given: $23.59M
Median grant: $16K
Range: $5,100–$2.46M

By dollars: New York 94%, Florida 2%, Pennsylvania <1%. Top recipient cities: Syracuse, NY; Auburn, NY; New York, NY.
39% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
46% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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