This summer, the Kappa Delta Foundation awarded more than $888,000 in scholarships to 289 sisters from 109 collegiate chapters! And, it’s already time to apply for scholarships for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Scholarship awards will range from $1,000 to $10,000 and can help make paying for school less stressful.

Filling out an application may sound a little daunting when there are four different scholarship types to consider. Check out the options below, and we’ll help you figure out which type of KDF scholarship is right for you! (Hint hint…it may be more than one!)

Don’t wait to start your application — the Dec. 5 deadline will be here before you know it!

Undergraduate Merit Scholarships

Will you still be working toward your undergraduate degree during the 2026-2027 academic year? Kappa Delta Foundation undergraduate merit scholarships support students who have achieved academic success and are involved on campus or in their KD chapter. There are more up for grabs this year!

There are scholarships for members from specific chapters; for members pursuing specific majors like nursing, education, STEM, social work, communications, accounting and business; and also for students who live or study in specific states, like Florida, Illinois, Georgia, Kentucky, California, Texas, Oklahoma, Washington and South Carolina.

If you complete this application, you will automatically be considered for any merit-based scholarships for which you qualify. However, if you want to also be considered for a need-based scholarship, you must fill out a need-based scholarship application (read on!).

Undergraduate Need-Based Scholarships

Undergraduate need-based scholarships support students who need financial assistance.

Members who apply for a need-based scholarship should be those struggling financially. You’ll be asked to share projected expenses and funding sources for the upcoming academic year, as well as family or personal circumstances that affect your financial resources for the coming academic year.

Corre Anding Stegall Collegiate Leadership Awards

In the 2026-2027 academic year, will you be an upperclassman who has held one or more KD and campus leadership roles? This award may be for you.

The Corre Anding Stegall Collegiate Leadership Award, named for former National President Corre Anding Stegall, is Kappa Delta’s highest honor for student leaders. This award recognizes sisters who shine in academics and make a big impact in their chapter, on campus and in their community. Each winner also receives a $5,000 leadership scholarship for the 2026-2027 school year.

When you complete this application, you’ll need a , so think about who that might be! Do not select a family member or friend for your recommendation. The intent of this recommendation is someone who can attest to your overall character and leadership!

Graduate Scholarships

Are you currently a senior or alumna planning to attend graduate school during the 2026-2027 academic year? Are you completing a graduate certificate program?

Complete this application, and you will automatically be considered for any graduate scholarships for which you qualify.

Now What?

Applying for a scholarship is easy — once you figure out what you want to share in your personal statements, it should only take you about 15 minutes! You will just need to complete these five steps:

• Check that you are eligible.
• Select the online application(s) you want to submit.
• Fill out the application and upload your official or unofficial transcript.
• Complete your personal statement(s). These don’t have to be perfect — just tell us about yourself!
• Submit, submit, submit!

Applications are open until Dec. 5, 2025! Apply Now