Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. - Delta Epsilon Omega Chapter
2026 Scholarship Program
Scholarship Application Dates: January 31 - March 27, 2026.
Delta Epsilon Omega Scholarship
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® is the first African American sorority founded in 1908 on the campus of Howard University, in Washington, D.C. The major purpose of the sorority is to cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards, maintain a progressive interest in college life, and to be of service to all mankind.
The Delta Epsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® was organized in Omaha, Nebraska in 1946 and fulfills the sorority’s purpose through local programs. Over the years, this chapter has awarded more than $500,000 in scholarships to deserving African American female students who graduated from Nebraska high schools.
For the past three years, the Delta Epsilon Omega Chapter has partnered with its non-profit organization, the Nebraska Ivy Foundation. The Foundation was incorporated in 2021 and, by partnering with them, we are able to award more scholarships.
Please read all information below, thoroughly, before submitting your scholarship application.
ELIGIBILITY AND GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Applicants must be African American females.
2. Applicants must be a graduate from a Nebraska high school.
3. Applicants must currently be enrolled in an accredited 4-year institution OR have been accepted into a Graduate or Professional school beyond a four-year institution.
4. Primary consideration for the scholarship is academic excellence. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.50 (C+ or better) on a 4.0 scale.
5. The number and amount of scholarships available varies from year to year. Scholarship awards are made payable directly to the recipient at their home mailing address.
6. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Note: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - Delta Epsilon Omega Chapter and the Nebraska Ivy Foundation reserves the right to rescind scholarship awards based on application changes that affect the criteria.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, March 27, 2026 - 11:59 PM CST
ALL materials must be received by the deadline. Awardees will be notified by May 5, 2026.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
- Transcript should be received by March 27, 2026, 11:59 PM CST. Send transcript to [email protected]
- Submit two letters of recommendation. One from a school official and one from an employer, church, or community leader on letterhead which includes their title/position, signature, and date.
- Attach a recent headshot (JPEG file - preferably 2” x 3”, but no larger than 4” x 6”).
- Submit a double-spaced, typed essay.
- Submit all application materials online.
Please direct questions pertaining to the application process to [email protected]
Ruth Patrick Thomas Scholarship
In October 2024, members of the Delta Epsilon Omega chapter celebrated a landmark event at the home of sorority member Ruth Patrick Thomas. The chapter honored her extraordinary legacy by naming its high school scholarship after her, sponsored by Delta Epsilon Omega and the Nebraska Ivy Foundation.
“Through this dedication, Delta Epsilon Omega celebrates decades of service and commitment to education, excellence and community leadership,” chapter president Anita Johnson said.
Ruth Patrick Thomas, the chapter’s only Diamond member with 75+ years of service to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., holds a unique place in history as the first Black member of the Omaha School Board. Her trailblazing career as an educator, activist and mortician continues to inspire.
Please read all information below, thoroughly, before submitting your scholarship application.
ELIGIBILITY AND GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Applicants must be 2026 Nebraska high school graduating seniors.
2. Applicants must be African American females.
3. Primary consideration for the scholarship is academic excellence. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.50 (C+ or better) on a 4.0 scale.
4. The number and amount of scholarships available varies from year to year. Scholarship awards are made payable directly to the recipient at their home mailing address.
5. Attending a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) is not a general eligibility requirement for this scholarship; however, at least one of the scholarships awarded each year is exclusively available to a student who meets the above requirements and plans to attend an HBCU.
6. Scholarships will only be awarded to students who attend four-year institutions.
7. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Note: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - Delta Epsilon Omega Chapter and the Nebraska Ivy Foundation reserves the right to rescind scholarship awards based on application changes that affect the criteria.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 27, 2026 - 5:00 PM CST
ALL materials must be received by the deadline.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Please direct questions pertaining to the application process to [email protected].
ELIGIBILITY AND GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Applicants must be 2026 Nebraska high school graduating seniors.
2. Applicants must be African American females.
3. Primary consideration for the scholarship is academic excellence. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.50 (C+ or better) on a 4.0 scale.
4. The number and amount of scholarships available varies from year to year. Scholarship awards are made payable directly to the recipient at their home mailing address.
5. Attending a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) is not a general eligibility requirement for this scholarship; however, at least one of the scholarships awarded each year is exclusively available to a student who meets the above requirements and plans to attend an HBCU.
6. Scholarships will only be awarded to students who attend four-year institutions.
7. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Note: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - Delta Epsilon Omega Chapter and the Nebraska Ivy Foundation reserves the right to rescind scholarship awards based on application changes that affect the criteria.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 27, 2026 - 5:00 PM CST
ALL materials must be received by the deadline.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
- Transcript should be received by March 27, 2026, 5:00 PM CST. Send transcript to [email protected]
- Submit two letters of recommendation. One from a school official and one from an employer, church, or community leader on letterhead which includes their title/position, signature, and date.
- Attach a recent headshot (JPEG file - preferably 2” x 3”, but no larger than 4” x 6”).
- Submit a double-spaced, typed essay.
- Submit all application materials online.
Please direct questions pertaining to the application process to [email protected].
2025 Recipients