Kappa ScholarshipEndowment Fund, Inc
Turning acceptance letters into college degrees for forty years.
Every scholarship the Kappa Scholarship Endowment Fund awards helps a deserving student pursue a college education and a brighter future. By removing financial barriers, we empower students to focus on their studies, achieve their goals, and become leaders in their communities.
An investment in a student’s education is an investment in a stronger future for us all.
& Growing
Students who have done everything right — and we make sure it leads somewhere.
A gift of $100 helps reduce the financial burden facing a college-bound DC student. A gift of $5,000 creates a Named Endowed Scholarship that supports students for generations in perpetuity.
Every student we support is a graduating DC Public or Public Charter High School senior who has earned a GPA of 2.5 or higher, demonstrated financial need, been active in their school and community, and secured acceptance to an accredited four-year college or university.
From its earliest efforts to its current $6.5 million endowment, KSEF has awarded over $4.2 million in scholarships to more than 900 DC students across four decades — and we are now pursuing a $10 million endowment goal.
Every scholarship is a story.
Every story starts here.
Three ways to be part of the KSEF story.
How to Apply
Are you a DC Public or Public Charter High School senior with a 2.5 GPA or higher? Applying is straightforward — learn who qualifies, what documents you'll need, and how to submit before the April 30th deadline.
Apply Now →For Individual Donors
Whether it's a one-time gift, a monthly contribution, or a transfer of appreciated stock, every dollar goes directly into the endowment and generates scholarship funds year after year. All gifts are fully tax deductible.
Give Today →Named Endowed Scholarship
Leave a lasting legacy. A contribution of $5,000 or more permanently funds a scholarship in the name you choose — supporting a DC student's education year after year, in perpetuity.
Learn About NESP →Your gift opens a door that stays open for a lifetime.
Every dollar contributed to KSEF is invested in our endowment — and every dollar of that endowment funds scholarships for DC students who have earned their shot at a college degree.
All gifts are fully tax deductible as contributions to KSEF, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit.