ASOEF Scholarship Program Information

Scholarships are the primary means by which ASOEF carries out its mission and vision. ASOEF, in partnership with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated®, Alpha Sigma Omega Chapter has a long-standing history of “giving” time and monetarily. One service that has endured over time is the awarding of Scholarships. The Foundation is responsible for raising funds to support the various programs to assist students in achieving their goals.

Nationally, EAF donates more than $1,500,000 in scholarships.  Locally, ASOEF awards more than $40,000 in college scholarships and continuous education grants.

Achieving Standards of Excellence Foundation and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated® Alpha Sigma Omega Chapter will award twenty-six (26) scholarships to female and male students in Columbus and the surrounding areas. Please note that applicants must be seniors meeting state requirements for a traditional diploma and enrolling in college in 2026. 

2026 Scholarships

* Renewal Scholarships Information:

• It starts the semester of your admission at your University. You forfeit your scholarship if you don’t start during the academic year of request.

• Is awarded for consecutive fall and spring semesters of eligibility and is applied to your University charges

  • It is disbursed only if you are enrolled in the University courses full-time (12 credits) each fall and spring semester and remain in good academic standing. You must submit proof of enrollment/scholarship verification form. You must submit a sealed official transcript or e-transcript annually, which depicts the required GPA, to the Board Treasurer at Treasurer@asoef.org.

• Is forfeited for any fall or spring semesters that you are not enrolled in at least 12 credits (forfeited semesters will still be counted as a part of your eight consecutive semesters of scholarship eligibility)

Scholarship Criteria

Traditional High School Scholarships

1. Achieving Standards of Excellence Foundation Scholarship - (1 scholarship available - $3,000) To qualify for the scholarship, the applicant must be an African American female classified as a high school graduating senior in the Columbus City Schools and have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.  The student must be accepted and enrolled in a four-year college/university to receive the scholarship. Preference for this scholarship will be given to an applicant who plans to attend a Historically Black College/University (HBCU).

2. Achieving Standards of Excellence Foundation Scholarship - (1 scholarship available - $3,000) To qualify for the scholarship, the applicant must be an African American female classified as a high school graduating senior in the Columbus City Schools or a surrounding suburban, private or charter school and have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.  The student must be accepted and enrolled in a four-year college/university to receive the scholarship. Preference for this scholarship will be given to an applicant who plans to attend a Historically Black College/University (HBCU).

3. Alpha Sigma Omega Scholarship - (2 scholarships available - $3,000/each) To qualify for the scholarship, the applicant must be an African American female classified as a high school graduating senior in the Columbus City Schools or a surrounding suburban, private, or charter school and have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. The student must be accepted and enrolled in a four-year college/university to receive the scholarship. Preference for one of these scholarships will be given to an applicant who plans to attend a Historically Black College/University (HBCU).

4. Affinity 13 Community Service Scholarship - (1 scholarship available - $1,000) To qualify for the scholarship, the applicant must be an African American female or male, classified as a high school graduating senior in the Columbus City Schools, and have a 2.7 cumulative grade point average. The student must be accepted and enrolled in a four-year college/university to receive the scholarship. The student must have a minimum of 50 hours of community service.

5. Akadette Scholarship - (1 scholarship available - $1,500) To qualify for the scholarship, the applicant must be an African American female, classified as a high school graduating senior in the Columbus City Schools or surrounding suburban, private, or charter schools, and have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. The applicant must be a member of the Akadette Club sponsored by the Achieving Standards of Excellence Foundation. Applicant must demonstrate at least 50% participation in Akadette programs, workshops, and community service activities for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 academic years.

6. Ann B. Walker Scholarship - (1 scholarship available - $2,500) To qualify for the scholarship, the applicant must be an African American female or male, classified as a high school graduating senior in the Columbus City Schools or surrounding suburban or private schools, and have a 2.5 cumulative grade point average. The student must be accepted and enrolled in a four-year college/university to receive the scholarship majoring in Journalism.

7. Christine Lloyd Memorial High Achiever Scholarship - (1 scholarship available - $1,000) To qualify for the scholarship, the applicant must be an African American female or male, classified as a high school graduating senior in the Columbus City Schools, and have a 3.5 cumulative grade point average. The student must be accepted and enrolled in a four-year college/university to receive the scholarship.

8. Dr. Carolyn Bailey Lewis and Dr. Caryn M. Bailey Scholarship - (1 scholarship available - $1,000) In order to qualify for this scholarship, the applicant must be an African American female or male. The classification is a high school graduating senior in the Columbus City Schools or a surrounding suburban, private, or charter school, with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0. The student must be accepted and enrolled at Ohio University to receive the scholarship. Preferred major - Journalism or Education with demonstration of community service.

9. Dr. Deena J. Chisolm Scholarship in Science and Math - (1 scholarship available - $1,000) To qualify for the scholarship, the applicant must be an African American female or male, classified as a high school graduating senior in the Columbus City Schools, and have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. To receive the scholarship, the student must be accepted and enrolled in a four-year college pursuing a science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) degree.  The recipient cannot be a child or grandchild of a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated®, Alpha Sigma Omega chapter.

10. Duane R. & Stephanie A. Bland Scholarship - (1 scholarship available - $1,000) To qualify for the scholarship, the applicant must be an African American female or male classified as a high school graduating senior in the Columbus City Schools and have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. The student must be accepted and enrolled in a four-year college or institution of higher learning in their chosen field of study to receive the scholarship.

11. Erica Alexis Bell Memorial Scholarship - (1 scholarship available - $1,500) To qualify for the scholarship, the applicant must be an African American female or male, classified as a graduating senior from any Columbus City High School, and have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. The student must be accepted and enrolled in a four-year college/university and plan to major in education or an education-related field, working with students to receive the scholarship.

12. William L Brown Sr. Memorial Scholarship - (1 scholarship available - $1,500) To qualify for the scholarship, the applicant must be an African American female or male classified as a high school graduating senior at Linden McKinley STEM Academy in the Columbus City Schools (preferred Linden McKinley High School) and have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. The student must be accepted and enrolled in a four-year Historically Black College/University (HBCU) and provide evidence in community service.

13. Laureen B. Dean Legacy for Education Scholarship - (1 scholarship available - $1,000) To qualify for the scholarship, the applicant must be an African American female, classified as a high school graduating senior from a Columbus City School, and have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. The student must be accepted and enrolled in a four-year college/university and plan to major in elementary education.

14. Lilia Cabezas-Johnson & Cynthia Parker Ball AKAdemics “On The Hill” Scholarship - (1 scholarship available - $1,000) To qualify for the scholarship, the applicant must be a Hispanic or African American female or male, classified as a high school graduating senior in the Columbus City Schools or a surrounding suburban, private, or charter school and have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. The student must be accepted and enrolled in a four-year Historically Black College/University (HBCU). Preference for this scholarship will be given to an applicant who plans to attend Virginia State University.

15. The Richard A. Young Champion’s Path Scholarship - (1 scholarship available - $1,500) To qualify for the scholarship, the applicant must be an African American female classified as a high school graduating senior, preferably in the Hilliard City School District, Pickerington Local School District, or the Columbus City School District. The applicant must have a minimum 3.2 cumulative grade point average. The student must be accepted and enrolled in a two-year or four-year college/university or trade school. The selected student must provide evidence of involvement in track and field or cross-country for a minimum of two years. Varsity letter not required. The recipient cannot be a child or grandchild of a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Alpha Sigma Omega chapter.

16. Linda C. Smith Legacy Scholarship - (1 scholarship available - $2,500) To qualify for the scholarship, the applicant must be a female, classified as a graduating senior from any Columbus City High School, and have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. The student must be accepted and enrolled in a four-year Historically Black College/University (HBCU) and plan to major in education or an education-related field working with students.

17. Thomas and Muriel Smith Perseverance Scholarship - (1 scholarship available-$1,500) To qualify for the scholarship, the student can be male or female, classified as a high school graduating senior in the Columbus City Schools, and have a 2.5 or higher GPA. They must attend a four-year accredited college or university. They must major in Business, Finance, or Accounting. The selected student must provide evidence of consistent involvement in extracurricular activities and/or volunteering in his/her high school, community service organization, or church.

18. The Valerie Mitchell Scholarship - (1 scholarship available - $1,000) To qualify for the scholarship, the applicant must be an African American female or male, classified as a high school graduating senior preferably in the Delaware City School District or a senior in the Columbus City School District or a surrounding suburban, private, or charter school and have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. To receive this scholarship, the student must be accepted and enrolled in a four-year college pursuing a Criminal Justice or Nursing degree. The recipient cannot be a child or grandchild of a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated®, Alpha Sigma Omega Chapter.

19. Catherine Cockrell Memorial Scholarship (1 scholarship available - $3,000) To qualify for the scholarship, the applicant must be an African American female or male classified as a high school graduating senior in the Columbus City Schools or a surrounding suburban, private, or charter school and have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. The student must major in an education-related field (speech therapy preferred).

20. Yvonne Peace Jones Scholarship - (1 scholarship available - $1,500) To qualify for the scholarship, the applicant must be an African American female or male classified as a high school graduating senior in the Columbus City Schools and have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. The student must be accepted and enrolled at Central State University.

21. Paul & Nwando Olayiwola Community Health Leadership Scholarship - (1 scholarship available - $2,000) To qualify for the scholarship, the applicant must be an African American female or male classified as a high school graduating senior in the Columbus City Schools or a surrounding suburban, private, or charter school and have a 3.5 cumulative grade point average. The student must major in Pre-Medicine or Public Health and provide evidence of community service.

22. Sheila E. Scott Scholarship - (1 scholarship available - $1,000) To qualify for the scholarship, the applicant must be an African American female or male classified as a high school graduating senior in the Columbus City Schools or a surrounding suburban, private, or charter school and have a 2.5 cumulative grade point average. The student must be majoring in Education.

23. Sheila J. Francis & Family Scholarship - (1 scholarship available - $1,000) To qualify for the scholarship, the applicant must be an African American female or male classified as a high school graduating senior in the Columbus City Schools and have a 2.8 cumulative grade point average and have documented Community Service within the last two years. The student must be enrolled in an HBCU (preference Southern University).

24. Forrest Winchester Jr “Champion for Education” Scholarship - (1 scholarship available - $1,000) To qualify for the scholarship, the applicant must be an African American classified as a high school graduating senior in the Columbus City Schools (preferred Linden McKinley STEM High School) and have a 2.0 cumulative grade point average, is a sports athlete and have documented Community Service. They must be enrolled in a 4-year college/university. Students with an existing bachelor’s degree are not eligible. The recipient cannot be a child or grandchild of a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated®, Alpha Sigma Omega Chapter. nor any other chapter.

25. Lorraine L Meador “Get your Education” Educator Scholarship - (1 scholarship available - $1,000) To qualify for the scholarship, the applicant must be an African American classified as a high school graduating senior in the Columbus City Schools and have a 2.5 cumulative grade point average. They must be enrolled in a 4-year college/university majoring in Elementary Education or an Education-related field. Student must submit quarterly/semester grades. Students with an existing bachelor’s degree are not eligible. The recipient cannot be a child or grandchild of a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated®, Alpha Sigma Omega Chapter. nor any other chapter.

26. Jusiah “Juice” Mason Legacy Scholarship - (1 scholarship available - $1,000) To qualify for the scholarship, the applicant must be an African American classified as a high school graduating senior in the Columbus City Schools (preferred Beechcroft High School) and have a 2.0 cumulative grade point average. The student must be accepted and enrolled in a university/college and provide evidence in community service.

Renewable Scholarships

1. Josef L Banks Memorial Scholarship - (1 scholarship available - $2,000/annually with $8,000 max over 4 years) To qualify for the scholarship the applicant must be an African American, classified as a graduating senior from a Columbus City School, and have a minimum of a 2.5 cumulative grade point average. The student must be accepted and enrolled in either a two-year or four-year college or institution of higher learning to receive the scholarship. The scholarship will renew annually if the student remains enrolled and maintains a minimum 2.0 grade point average. (Student submits quarterly/semester grades.) The scholarship has a four-year maximum.

Non-Traditional Continuous Education Scholarships

1. Stephanie A. Yancey Bland Scholarship - (1 scholarship available - $1,000) To qualify, the applicant must be an African American single mother attending Columbus State Community College with at least a 2.0 grade point average (Student must submit quarterly/semester grades). Students with an existing bachelor's degree are not eligible. The maximum age is 24 years old.

2. Henry C. Bland Jr. Memorial Scholarship - (1 scholarship available - $2,000) The scholarship will be awarded to a student continuing their education at Wilberforce University. The student must complete a one-page description of the program in which they are enrolled and their future aspirations/ plans upon completion of the program. The student must submit a current official transcript from Wilberforce University, which depicts at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average. Students with an existing bachelor's degree are not eligible. The maximum age is 25 years old.

3. The Aisha Q. Dunning - 85 Pearls of Life Scholarship - (1 scholarship available - $1,000) To qualify, the applicant must be an African American student from a single-parent home attending Central State University with at least a 2.0 grade point average. (Students must submit quarterly/semester grades.)  Students with an existing bachelor's degree are not eligible.

4. Katalyst Scholarship - (1 scholarship available - $1,000) To qualify, the applicant must be an African American female currently attending college with at least a 2.8 grade point average Student must provide evidence of community service.