The Kappa Foundation of Columbia, SC in partnership with the-award-winning Columbia SC Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. awarded twenty-two scholarships to high school graduates who will enter college this fall.
The Kappa Foundation of Columbia SC is a non-profit 501c3 organization established April 5, 2013, that is committed to supporting educational opportunities for students through scholarships.
The scholarship program took place on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the Brookland Northeast Baptist Church 1203 Summit Parkway, Columbia, SC 29229 at 4:00PM. Twenty-two students representing, A.C. Flora, Blythewood, Cardinal Newman, Dreher, Dutch Fork, Lower Richland, Lugoff-Elgin, Richland NE, Ridgeview, Spring Valley, and Westwood High Schools were each awarded a $1,000.00 scholarship.
The guest speaker for the event was Jonathan Sheppard, a current Newberry College student and 2025 Scholarship Recipient provided an inspirational message for all to enjoy.
The memories and accomplishments of some unforgettable Kappa Men are being kept alive through these scholarships. Some donors simply want to give back and pay it forward.
• Brother Theodius Oates, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
• Brother Coach Bobby Young Memorial Scholarship
• Brother Dr. Timothy Leon Jackson Memorial Scholarship by The Smart Money Financial Group, LLC.
• Starkes Law Firm Scholarship
• Gibbs Pans and Pies Scholarship
• James Hamilton Scholarship
• Lamont Melvin Scholarship
• The Pet Space Veterinary Hospital Scholarship
We sincerely thank our corporate and individual sponsors for their invaluable support. Your generosity has been pivotal in achieving our mission, empowering futures scholars, and creating meaningful opportunities. Together, we look forward to reaching even greater milestones. Thank you for believing in our vision and making a difference in our community.
Our next event is our annual Collie E. Rayford Golf Classic on Friday, September 25, 2026, at Windemere Golf Course. We are asking for your support as golfer, sponsor, or if you simply want to donate. Visit our website Kappafoundationsc.org.