Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated: The Fresno Alphas

Fresno Alphas – Iota Nu Lambda Education Foundation Scholarship

Purpose

The Iota Nu Lambda Education Foundation offers scholarships to Black / African American students who plan to attend an accredited four year University/College. Applications are reviewed by the Fraternity’s scholarship committee to recommend scholarship winners for the upcoming academic year.

Criteria

Eligible applicant(s) will be a high school senior of African American descent planning to attend an accredited University/College for the 2025 – 2026 Academic Year. Eligibility also requires a minimal grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale, residence in the Central Valley area, and completion of the required essay. Late and/or incomplete application packets will not be considered.

Applicant Checklist

  • Student will graduate from High School May or June 2025
  • Student read and reviewed the AΦA INLEF 2025 Scholarship Requirements document
  • Answer the following questions (copy & paste into a word document) which are used to get to know your personality, background, interests, and achievements in your own unique voice. Each response should be a minimum of 300 words.
    • Why would you like to attend college? Talk about your personal and professional goals. Did any specific events, educational experiences, or individuals impact the desire or drive to pursue a college education, such as your family, teachers, previous schools you attended, or your cultural or financial background? Please give an explanation.
    • Consider a subject in academia that you find inspiring. Explain the ways in which you have pursued this interest both within and outside of the classroom.
    • What, in addition to the information provided in your application, do you think distinguishes you as an exceptional candidate for Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated Go-To-High School, Go-To-College Scholarship via The Iota Nu Lambda Educational Foundation?
  • Student completed The Fresno Alphas – INL Education Foundation 2025 Scholarship Google form
    • Upload your completed application and all documents
  • Student sent and confirmed Counselor or Advisor completed The Counselor or Academic Advisor Google form

Application Submission

Contact

Questions regarding the AΦA Iota Nu Lambda Education Foundation scholarship requirements or process should be directed to Iota Nu Lambda Scholarship at: IotaNuLambda@gmail.com