Scholarships
Tuition is rising and we’re here to invest in HER future.
Higher education has the power to transform lives, but for too many women, the cost of college puts that dream out of reach.
At The aKDPhi Foundation, we believe that talent and determination should never be limited by financial barriers. That’s why we invest in bold, brilliant women through scholarships that unlock opportunity, fuel leadership, and affirm that she belongs in every room she walks into.
Our scholarships exist because of people like you. Every gift, whether from individuals, families, or mission-driven partners, directly funds the dreams of women pursuing degrees in law, medicine, education, public policy, the arts, and more.
Each spring, we award scholarships to students who lead with heart, rise with resilience, and serve with purpose.
When you donate, you're not just easing the cost of tuition, you’re shaping the future of a woman who will change the world.
Aprileen Coh, an alumna from the University of California, Santa Cruz, had the foresight to establish The aKDPhi Foundation in 2011, paving the way to allow our members to leave a lasting legacy within our membership and community.
Named after our Founder & Chairwoman Emeritus, The Aprileen Coh Scholarship, formerly known as the aKDPhi Foundation Scholarship, focuses on empowering women who embody the vision of the Foundation to drive positive change in the world through their unique passions and skillsets.
ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible for the Aprileen Coh Scholarship, the applicant:
Must be a sister of aKDPhi
Must be a full-time student if they are an undergraduate
Must complete this application in its entirety by the deadline
Must supply the required documents by the deadline
DEADLINE: To apply for the Aprileen Coh Scholarship, click on the application form link and submit all required items by Sunday, May 4th at 11:59 PM (PST).
Sophia Yen, an alumna from the University of California, Berkeley, initiated the process of establishing the National Alumnae Board (NAB) with the vision of continuing sisterhood after graduation. In 2015, the National Alumnae Association (NAA) renamed its scholarship the Sophia Yen Scholarship Award. With the recent reorganization of the aKDPhi International Leadership Board, The aKDPhi Foundation inherited this scholarship initiative in 2021.
The Sophia Yen Scholarship rewards exceptional sisters in pursuit of their professional development through education.
ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible for the Sophia Yen Scholarship, the applicant:
Must be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate institution for the upcoming 2025-2026 academic year
Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0+ (on a 4.0 scale or equivalent) at the time of application
Must currently hold an active, alumna, associate, affiliate, or affiliate-alumnae status as defined by the aKDPhi National Handbook
Must complete this application in its entirety by the deadline
Must supply the required documents by the deadline
DEADLINE: To apply for the Sophia Yen Scholarship, click on the application form link and submit all required items by Sunday, May 4th at 11:59 PM (PST).