Frequently Asked Questions

 

Q. What is the purpose of the Scholarship Endowment Fund and why was it formed?

A. In recognition of the need for a sustained source of monies to aid and support the continued higher education of our youth; members of the Iota Upsilon Lambda Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. began the process of creating the Alpha Scholarship Endowment Fund.  

 

Endowment funds are intentionally designed to provide a lasting gift for our deserving youth. Building a permanent Endowment Fund is the best way to protect the investments we have made – and continue to make – in financing educational excellence and personal achievement. It ensures that we can continue to offer not only recognition, but some level of monetary assistance as well.

 

Q. What does the Scholarship Endowment Fund (SEF) do?
 

A. SEF’s mission is to raise funds and direct financing to support and enable academic programs, leadership / personal development, and scholarships.

 

Q. When was the Alpha Scholarship Endowment Fund established and who operates it?
 

A. Under the visionary leadership of Brothers Kenneth Clark, Russell Campbell, Robert Hatchel, Isaac Wilson, Jr., William Harris, Clifton Childers, James Brown, and Maurice Hurst; the SEF became a non-profit 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization in 2002, operating for the sole benefit of our students attending local public schools.

 

The SEF is led by a volunteer Board of Directors comprised of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. members who donate their time and talent to enable and enhance educational opportunities for the students in our community. 

 

Q. How do the Funds get used?
 

A. For over forty years the Iota Upsilon Lambda Chapter, of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. has distributed $420,000 of your donated dollars directly to deserving students and programs across our community.

 

Throughout the year, the SEF helps defray the increasing costs of college through the Paul Robeson Scholarships; acknowledges academic, athletic, and service excellence through the Black Youth Achievement Awards; and stimulates personal achievement and enhances leadership skills via our Leadership Development Institute (LDI).

 

Q. How can I make a contribution?
 

A. Tax-deductible charitable contributions may be made by:

 

• Writing a check payable to Alpha Scholarship Endowment Fund (IUL) and mail to:

  • SEF, 811 East Randolph Road, Silver Spring, Maryland 20904. 

 

• Contribute via the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). Donations can be recieved via the following:

  • CFC #67008

 

Q. How can I get more involved with the Alpha Scholarship Endowment Fund?
 

A. We are always looking for supporters and partners; so please call the SEF at 240-252-8056, to see how you can personally get involved and make a difference!

 

The Alpha Scholarship Endowment Fund

 

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