INVESTING IN THE BLACK COMMUNITIES OF TOMORROW
The Kappa Scholarship Endowment Fund of Western PA (“KSEF”) was the brainchild of Mr. Thomas A. Motley, Sr., past Polemarch of the Pittsburgh Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. KSEF was created as the philanthropic arm of the Pittsburgh Alumni Chapter to offer financial assistance via scholarships and financial awards to support the needs of African American students at the undergraduate level. Over the past 30 years, KSEF has provided over $3 million dollars in financial support to over 190 minority college-bound students from Western PA.
This Scholarship is limited to high school seniors who are interested in attending The Pennsylvania State University Park Campus. KSEF Penn State scholarships are for students attending any of the schools at the university.
One scholarship is for a student attending The Liberal Arts College and the second scholarship is for a student attending any of the colleges at the university.
Minimum Requirements
Student must live in the Greater Pittsburgh Region (Allegheny County, Beaver County, Washington County, Westmoreland County, Armstrong County, or Butler County)
Have at least a 3.7 GPA
Preference is given to African American students
2-full scholarships to Penn State University Park Campus will be awarded
The application period for 2025 is currently open. It will close January 31, 2025.
To apply, click on the link below and select KSEF Penn State University Park Campus Application:
POISE FOUNDATION, Two Gateway Center, Suite 1700, 603 Stanwix Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222