SCHOLARSHIP

The Henry E. Bennett Achievement Foundation takes great pride in supporting the youth of Northwest Indiana to achieve their goals and endeavors. Through our partnership with Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, incorporated and various other local organizations we have proudly distributed over $29,000 in scholarships to deserving graduating high school males to support their ongoing dreams of higher education. 

Applications are distributed annually to local high schools throughout Northwest Indiana and scholarship recipients are awarded as much as $1,000 scholarships toward their endeavors of a higher education at their chosen college or university.

PAST SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS


  • 2022 Awardee

    “Thank you all for this scholarship. I am currently a student at Indiana University Bloomington studying biology, business, and pre-med. This Scholarship will help me in my life goal of becoming a doctor.

    Once again, I am very thankful for this scholarship.”


  • 2020 Awardee

    “I’m truly blessed and truly grateful for this opportunity and gift. Thank you so much for taking the time to read my application to consider me as one of the recipients of this award. I truly appreciate it. This will help me in so many ways for my future at Indiana University to become an amazing student, so thank you again.”

SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS

  • Attend high school in the Northwest Indiana region (i.e. 219 Area Code)

    Have a cumulative G.P.A. of at least 2.5/4.0 scale.

  • Completed 2-part Application (Personal Data and Personal Statement) Personal Statement (250 words minimum)

    Two (2) letters of recommendation: Academic: (Teacher, Counselor or Administrator) Personal: (Mentor, Minister, Professional, Member of Kappa Alpha Psi, etc., No Relatives)

    Official High School Transcript

    Copy of your official ACT or SAT scores (acceptable on high school transcript)

    Copy of your acceptance to an accredited college or university

    Recent Photo (Head shot)

  • Scholarship Criteria 2025

  • Beginning in 2025, all scholarship applications will be submitted digitally. Applicants will need to have a Gmail account to submit documents and the final application. If you do not have a Gmail account, you can sign up for one by clicking here or visiting Google.com Gmail.

    CLICK BELOW TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION ONLINE:

    2025 Scholarship Application Form

    For more information please contact Ryan C. Williams, Scholarship Chairperson (702) 518- 1038 or via email: garykappasscholarship@gmail.com

  • "Your investment in students like me gives me hope that it's people who are certain that our light can shine bright!"

    Damari Rozier | Past Awardee

  • "The words thank you are not enough to fully express the amount of gratitude I have for this scholarship that was granted to me. "

    James Wordlaw | Past Awardee

  • "I hope to someday come back to my community and be a blessing, as you were to me to another young person."

    Christion Robinson | Past Awardee