Applications Are Now Closed
The ALO Scholarship application period for the 2025–2026 academic year has closed. Thank you to all who applied — congratulations to all of our awarded scholars! We wish all applicants much success in your future endeavors.
Applications for the 2026–2027 academic year will open in early 2027. Check back here or follow us on social media for announcements.
About the ALO Scholarship
The Alpha Lambda Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, in partnership with the ALO Foundation, Inc., is proud to offer scholarship opportunities to high school seniors in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
This scholarship reflects our chapter’s enduring commitment to education, leadership, and community investment — core values that have guided Alpha Lambda Omega since our founding in 1929. Each year, we invest in the next generation of scholars who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential, and a commitment to service.
“Investing in our scholars today is how we transform our community tomorrow.”
Since the establishment of our scholarship program, Alpha Lambda Omega has proudly supported deserving students on their journey to higher education. We are grateful to our members, donors, and community partners whose generosity makes these awards possible.
Typical Application Timeline
While dates vary by year, here is the general scholarship cycle. Follow us on social media for official announcements each cycle.
Eligibility & Requirements
Who Can Apply
Two scholarships are available each cycle:
Ivy of Merit Scholarship
Open to any Mecklenburg County high school senior who meets all eligibility requirements.
Legacy of Excellence Scholarship
Open to high school seniors whose parent or guardian has been a member of Alpha Lambda
Omega Chapter for at least the past 24 months and who meet all eligibility requirements.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
- High school senior
- GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Demonstrated leadership (work, church, school, or community service)
- Evidence of financial need
- Resident of Mecklenburg County
- Entering a college, university, or technical college as a freshman in the fall
Scholarship Awards
Award amounts vary by institution type:
Four-year college or university
One-time award of up to $2,000
Community college or technical institute
One-time award of up to $1,000
Applications must be submitted electronically via the Google Form linked on this page when open. Attach one PDF file with all required documents. Name the PDF file: Scholarship_Full Name.
For questions about the ALO Scholarship, please email us directly. We wish all applicants the very best and much success in their academic journey.
scholarship@alphalambdaomega.org