Alexandria-Fairfax Alumni Chapter
Kappa Scholarship Endowment Fund, Incorporated

Each year, KSEF awards scholarships to encourage and motivate young African American men to continue their education and achieve academic success at institutions of higher learning.

The KSEF awards multiple four-year scholarships in the amount of $2,000 per year.  Selection among students who meet the prescribed criteria will be based on  financial need,  contribution to school and community,  academic achievement, and  letters of recommendation.

KSEF seeks to identify young men who show promise for leadership, motivation to perform academically, and are committed to service.

Contact Dr. Dennis H. Tyler, (703) 830-8039 for additional information.

Scholarship procedures and application

HISTORICAL SCHOLARSHIP PROFILES

Scholarship recipients are announced annually at the National Pan-Hellenic Council Black Scholars Awards Banquet in Alexandria, Virginia.  The following is a biographical sketch of a few of our recent graduates.

	Mba U. U. Mba is a year 2000 graduate from Robert E. Lee High School, and a graduate of Duke University.  He majored in Chemistry, with a concentration in Pharmacology, and attended the Duke University Medical School where he specialized in Orthopedics.  He enjoys sports, gospel music and volunteering as a tutor.  Mba has been an outstanding student both in high school and college.
	Aaron R. Wilkins is a 2001 graduate from West Springfield High School and a graduate of Cornell University with a B.A degree in Linguistics and a minor in Asian Studies.  In his sophomore year, he received a grant to participate in an intense Japanese Language program.  Upon graduation, he taught English in Japan for a year before pursing his Masters Degree in Language Studies at Middlebury College, Vermont.  Of note, Middlebury College is one of the country’s leading liberal-arts institutions.  In 1883 it graduated Alexander Twilight, first African-American graduate.
	Louis Torkornoo is a 2001 graduate from George C. Marshall High School.  He is also a 2005 graduate of the University of Virginia with a B.A. in Education and Religious studies.  During college, he worked with the music department, was a volunteer soccer coach, a tutor for algebra, and taught Religious education.  Upon  graduation, he plans to pursue a Masters in Education, after which he plans to be a mathematics teacher.
	Justin M. Smith 2002 graduate from Herndon High School.  He is a Senior at Virginia Tech, with a major in marketing.  He is interested in sports marketing.  He has played guard on Tech’s Club Basketball team for three years.  He has also been an assistant for the women’s basketball program and played a roll in their success in making it to the NCAA tournament.  Justin hopes to become a sports agent in the future.
	Kevin T. Petway is a 2002 graduate from Wakefield High School.  He is a Senior at the University of Virginia, with a major in Psychology.  Kevin’s extra-curricular activities include work, music, and karate. He is anticipating graduate school after he completes his studies at UVA.
	Reginald A. Webb is a 2003 graduate of Potomac Senior High School.  A Junior at the University of Virginia, Reginald is working towards a degree in Systems Engineering.  He is interested in troubleshooting computers, everyday problems and new technology.  Reginald plans to attend graduate to school in the future to pursue his interest in technology.
	Desmond Torkornoo is a 2004 graduate from George C. Marshall High School, a 2004 recipient of the Kappa Scholarship Endowment Fund scholarship award, and a National Merit Scholar Finalist.  He is attending the University of Richmond as a University Scholar and Premedical student.  Desmond graduated from high school with a 4.12 GPA.
Nicholas Arrington is a recent graduate from Gar-Field Senior High School with a 3.4 GPA and is well recognized for his numerous school, church and community activities.  He is currently attending Tuskegee University majoring in Graphic Design, Business and Marketing.
Walter Williams is a recent graduate from Stonewall Jackson High School where he earned a 4.0 GPA.  His former principle described him as bright, articulate, and introspective with numerous qualities desired for a successful future.  Walter is attending Purdue University studying Computer Animation.

2006 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS