National Scholarships
Annually, Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. offers opportunities for young scholars in middle and high school to participate in American Education Week through the Evelyn D. Wilkey Essay Contest. The essay contest is administered through the local chapters of Iota Phi Lambda, and a theme is chosen each year on the National level. Scholars also have an opportunity to apply for one or more of our 4 National Scholarships - Fredda Witherspoon, Future Iota Leaders (FIL), Dorethea N. Hornbuckle Memorial, and Alice P. Allen. Each scholarship application must be sponsored by a local chapter.
The organization also offers, once a year, for a financial soror to apply for the Fellowship Award. The purpose of the Fellowship Award is to give sorors the opportunity to study while receiving financial assistance for undergraduate, graduate or special study.
Below are the essay and scholarship deadlines and award outline.
Essays are due by December 30th of the year.
Award Amounts are for both middle and high school winners.
1st Place $500
2nd Place $250
3rd Place $100
Applications are due by January 31st of the year. Each chapter can submit an applicant. Female applicants only.
Award Amounts
$10,000 one (1) top winner
$5,000 for four (4) winners spread
to remaining regions
Germyah Bennett
National Winner
SWR- Epsilon Tau Chapter
Sophia Luraschi
Kierra King
Kalah Franklin
Journey Hudson
Central Region Winner
Alpha Zeta Chapter
Eastern Region Winner
Eta Theta Chapter
Southern Region Winner
Epsilon Psi Chapter
Far Western Region Winner
Gamma Mu Chapter
Applications are due by February 28th of the year. Male or Female applicants.
Award Amounts
$3,500 First Place
$2000 Second Place
$1,500 Third Place
Nicole A. Lomax
Aayden Dozier
Miles Jeter
1st Place Winner
CR, Alpha Beta Chapter
2nd Place Winner
SWR, Beta Pi Chapter
3rd Place Winner
FWR, Eta Beta Chapter
Applications are due by March 15th of the
year. Male or Female applicants.
Award Amounts
$2000 one (1) winner
Alexis Symone Thompson
Southwestern Region Winner
Epsilon Phi Chapter
Kyra Wagner
Applications are due by April 1st of the year. Female applicants only.
Award Amounts
$2000 one (1) winner
Na'Zyia Lashley
Southern Region Winner
Zeta Omicron Chapter
Must be an undergraduate currently enrolled full-time at a Historically Black College or University (HBCU). Applications are due by February 14th
Award Amounts
$2000 for (5) winners totaling $10,000. One recipient from each region.
Central Region Winner
Alpha Chapter
Eastern Region Winner
Zeta Mu Chapter
Southern Region Winner
Epsilon Psi Chapter
Southwestern Region Winner
Epsilon Tau Chapter
Far Western Region Winner
Gamma Mu Chapter
Jasmen Walker
Zarrah Allen
Kyra Wagner
Evana Coleman
Kennedy Roberts
Applications are due by December 15th of the year.
Sorors with a minimum of 3 years of membership can apply.
Award Amounts
$2000
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