History of the Scholarship
Remembering the beloved KA brothers lost over the years through an annual scholarship to a student who exhibits leadership characteristics, optimism, enthusiasm, integrity, and pride in the University and the chapter.
In 2024, David Worley, in conjunction with the non-profit organization Stelos Alliance, pledged to create and support a scholarship to honor beloved KA brothers.
It is with a heavy heart that we think about all the brothers we lost over the years. Honestly, too many to mention but none will ever be forgotten.
To honor them we will award a scholarship annually to an active Texas State KA that exhibits leadership characteristics, optimistic enthusiasm, integrity, and pride in the University and our chapter.
*Applications for this scholarship are currently closed. Please check back for future application opportunities.*
Student must be a member in good standing with the Kappa Alpha Epsilon Iota Chapter and Texas State University.
Student must be classified as a junior or senior at Texas State.
Student must have 54 completed hours if classified as a sophomore.
Sophomore or junior classification will be enrolled 12 hours or more at the time of selection. Seniors must have at least one semester remaining at the time of selection.
Student must have an overall Texas State GPA of at least 2.50.
Student must have demonstrated leadership qualities.
Student must have invested time and service to Texas State and Kappa Alpha Epsilon Iota Chapter.
How have your past and present campus activities contributed to Texas State and Kappa Alpha Order?
What are your plans for future service to Texas State and Kappa Alpha as a student?
Tell us about any work, internships, etc., outside the university you are involved in and why.
Do you plan to give back to Texas State and Kappa Alpha as an alumnus? If so, how?
Must be doubled spaced.
Typed in a 12 point font.
Must be at least one full page, but can not exceed 3 full pages.
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