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Kappa Delta Foundation Scholarships

Kappa Delta Foundation Incorporated

Foundation Annual Grants for Nonprofits

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Kappa Delta Foundation Scholarships

Overview: The Kappa Delta Foundation awards scholarships to help Kappa Delta sisters (undergraduate and graduate) pay for the rising cost of tuition and support their educational goals.

Geographic Scope: United States - all Kappa Delta members

Eligibility:

  • Undergraduate members of Kappa Delta Sorority

  • Graduate members of Kappa Delta Sorority

  • Collegiate sisters

  • Must apply through the Kappa Delta website
  • Award Focus:

  • Tuition assistance

  • Educational support

  • Member development
  • Application Timeline:

  • Applications go live October 17 (based on 2021 information)

  • No specific deadline mentioned, but applications remain open until final deadline

  • No bonus points for early submission; no penalty for late submission before deadline
  • Organization Mission:

  • Established in 1981 as a 501(c)3 organization

  • Provides funding for educational, leadership and charitable purposes

  • Supports scholarships, internships, and grants

  • Mission: To secure funds for the educational, leadership and charitable purposes of Kappa Delta Sorority
  • Contact Information:

  • Kappa Delta Foundation programs coordinator available for questions about applications

  • Email contact available through kappadelta.org
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Online Application:

  • Applications are submitted online through the Kappa Delta website

  • No special login required (mentioned as straightforward process)
  • Required Materials:

  • See scholarship FAQ for complete list of required documents and information

  • The FAQ contains comprehensive details on what materials are needed
  • Application Tips for Success:

    1. Preparation:
    - Gather all required documents before starting
    - Have information ready at your fingertips from the very start
    - Check the scholarship FAQ for the complete list of required documents

    2. Writing Your Personal Statement:
    - Write clearly and concisely but ensure your passion shows through
    - Strike a balance between being direct and introducing yourself properly
    - Make each word count - pack a punch with your language
    - Evoke emotion - clearly communicate what you're trying to convey
    - Include relevant moments that shaped your Kappa Delta experience
    - Show how KD impacted your life as a whole
    - Provide sufficient detail but avoid tangents that lose focus

    3. Authenticity:
    - Be authentic to yourself - don't tell them what you think they want to hear
    - Speak your truth - be confident in your personal statements
    - Let your personality shine - show who you really are
    - Be confidently you - whether shy or outgoing

    4. Timing:
    - Take your time - no need to rush
    - Save and take breaks - your progress is saved and you can return later
    - No pressure for early completion - no bonus points for finishing first day
    - No penalty for finishing late - submit anytime before the deadline

    5. If Not Awarded:
    - Reapply each year
    - Contact the KDF programs coordinator with specific questions about your application
    - Continue improving your application year to year

    What Kappa Delta Foundation Incorporated actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

    Grants in 2025
    12
    Total given
    $1.68M
    Median grant
    $45K
    Range
    $6,000–$533K
    • By dollars: Illinois 34%, Mississippi 32%, Tennessee 18%. Top recipient cities: Oxford, MS; Chicago, IL; Memphis, TN.
    • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
    • 25% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

    Example grants

    • Alpha Mu Housing Corporation of Kappa Delta · Oxford, MS

      Chapter house construction/improvements

      $533K

    • Prevent Child Abuse America · Chicago, IL

      Progam support

      $512K

    • Kappa Delta Sorority · Memphis, TN

      Progam support

      $295K

    • Girl Scouts of the USA · New York, NY

      Progam support

      $100K

    • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons · Rosemont, IL

      Progam support

      $60K

    IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofits

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