ANDERSON-HINES SCHOLARSHIP
The Anderson-Hines Scholarship provides financial assistance to deserving Austin-area youth. This support helps students meet the costs of tuition, books, and supplies as they continue their quest to achieve and pursue a college education. The Anderson-Hines Scholarship is sponsored by Austin Kappa Education and Leadership Foundation (AKELF), and the Austin Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Fraternity, Incorporated. This annual award is given to graduating, high school male students.
The Anderson-Hines Scholarship is named for Marcellus Jack Anderson and Emory Wellington Hines, two charter members of the Austin Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated.
The complete online application packet must be received by Friday, April 11, 2025. (No Exceptions)
1. The application must be accompanied by the following:
a. Current official transcript.(In the schools sealed envelope)
b. Two letters of recommendation:
i. Letters of recommendation should demonstrate the following:
1. Academic prowess
2. Purpose and goals; sense of direction
3. Honesty and integrity
4. Ability to have convictions and abide by them
5. Initiative, industry, perseverance, and determination
6. Cheerfulness, sense of humor, and optimism
ii. Letters of recommendation should be from the following:
1. School personnel (i.e., teacher, administrator, counselor, etc.)
2. Minister, and/or, member of the clergy
3. Employer or other person not related to you who can give an unbiased opinion of your qualities
c. An essay that answers the questions:
“Why is receiving a college education important to you, and what do you plan to do with the education you receive?”
The essay should be:
Typed, Double-spaced, and 450 to 500 words long
2. If applicant is selected as a recipient, the student will be required to attend a special recognition event, additional details will be provided upon awardee selection.
NOTE:
Applicants may be required to meet for an interview prior to final selection with members of the Austin Kappa Education and Leadership Foundation, Inc. (AKELF), and the Austin Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Anderson-Hines Scholarship Committee to review your application and essay. Each award recipient will be notified by Friday, April 25, 2025.
The Anderson-Hines Scholarship is named for Marcellus Jack Anderson and Emory Wellington Hines, two charter members of the Austin Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated.
The complete online application packet must be received by Friday, April 11, 2025. (No Exceptions)
1. The application must be accompanied by the following:
a. Current official transcript.(In the schools sealed envelope)
b. Two letters of recommendation:
i. Letters of recommendation should demonstrate the following:
1. Academic prowess
2. Purpose and goals; sense of direction
3. Honesty and integrity
4. Ability to have convictions and abide by them
5. Initiative, industry, perseverance, and determination
6. Cheerfulness, sense of humor, and optimism
ii. Letters of recommendation should be from the following:
1. School personnel (i.e., teacher, administrator, counselor, etc.)
2. Minister, and/or, member of the clergy
3. Employer or other person not related to you who can give an unbiased opinion of your qualities
c. An essay that answers the questions:
“Why is receiving a college education important to you, and what do you plan to do with the education you receive?”
The essay should be:
Typed, Double-spaced, and 450 to 500 words long
2. If applicant is selected as a recipient, the student will be required to attend a special recognition event, additional details will be provided upon awardee selection.
NOTE:
Applicants may be required to meet for an interview prior to final selection with members of the Austin Kappa Education and Leadership Foundation, Inc. (AKELF), and the Austin Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Anderson-Hines Scholarship Committee to review your application and essay. Each award recipient will be notified by Friday, April 25, 2025.
