MU OMEGA OMEGA CHAPTER
In partnership with the Ivy Community Fund
The ladies of the Mu Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated are proud to announce our 2023 Scholarship Awards. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated was the first African American Sorority founded on January 15th, 1908 at Howard University. Mu Omega Omega Chapter, the third Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated graduate chapter in Colorado, was chartered December 15, 1979 to serve the Aurora community.
Mu Omega Omega has partnered with many organizations focusing on topics such as education, health, civic engagement, social justice and human rights initiatives. The chapter is dedicated to implementing programs of service that enhance the social, economic, and educational well-being of the local, national, and international communities. Our partnerships range from small entrepreneurial service groups to long-standing community pillars. The Mu Omega Omega Chapter offers scholarship awards to give back to the community. We encourage senior high school students, graduate students, and individual youth to apply.
The Mu Omega Omega Scholarship Awards:
Mu Omega Omega WINGS Ivy Leadership Award
Youth 6th – 11th Grade
A one-time award in the amount of $250 granted to two outstanding youth, 6th – 11th grade. The Mu Omega Omega WINGS Ivy Leadership Award provides an opportunity to encourage cultural, educational and leadership skills for youth in grades 6 -11. Inspired by former Mu Omega Omega Chapter President Alires Almon, this scholarship encourages young people to excel and expand their horizons through unique experiences; experiences that start early and have an impact for a lifetime -- to give youth wings to soar toward their dreams!
VADA KYLE-HOLMES GRADUATE ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP
A one-time scholarship in the amount of $1,000, awarded to a female student meeting specific academic requirement. Recipient must be in her second semester of graduate school.
VADA KYLE-HOLMES HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP
A one-time scholarship in the amount of $1,500, awarded to a female graduating high school student meeting specific academic requirements. For second and third place, a one-time technology packages, including a laptop, printer and software to students meeting academic requirements. Recipients must be a Colorado resident planning to attend a 4-year college/university in the fall.
Mu Omega Omega Xi Eta ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP
A one-time scholarship in the amount of $500 award for a Xi Eta member attending Colorado State University – Fort Collins.
Mu Omega Omega HBCU ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP
A one-time scholarship in the amount of $1,000 award for a graduating high school student attending an HBCU.
The application deadline is March 1, 2023.
Application Forms:
An application form should be neatly completed (either typed or printed). If your responses require more space than is provided, please use a separate sheet of paper. If you use a separate sheet of paper, responses must be typed. Responses to essay questions must also be typed.
Click here for the Minor Media Release Form
Click here for the 2024 Mu Omega Omega WINGS Ivy Leadership Award
Click here for the 2024 Vada Kyle Holmes Graduate Student Academic Scholarship Application
Click here for the 2024 Vada Kyle Holmes High School Student Academic Scholarship Application
Click here for the 2024 Mu Omega Omega XI ETA Academic Scholarship
Click here for the 2024 Mu Omega Omega HBCU Academic Scholarship
For questions or more information please contact:
Ms. Terita Walker at
Submit all completed application materials in one email to Scholarship Chairman:
Ms. Terita Walker at Teritaaka1908@gmail.com
Mu Omega Omega Chapter
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
ATTN: Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 471166
Aurora, CO 80047
Mu Omega Omega Chapter Scholarship & Grant Awards
In partnership with Ivy Community Fund, Inc.
2023
Vada Kyle Holmes High School Academic Scholarship Award
1st Place - $1,500 & Technology Package: Savannah Hitch , Vista Peak Preparatory -
New York University (NYU)
2nd Place - Technology Package: Dahni L. Austin, Dr. Martin Luther King Early College -
Howard University
3rd Place - Technology Package: Yohana Liben, Overland High School -
University of Denver
Mu Omega Omega Evetta McMillian-Walker Book Award
Bella Nelson, Cherokee Trail High School - University of Colorado Boulder
Jaden Little, Vista Peak Preparatory Academy - Morehouse College
Koco Tiana Edwards, Denver East High School - Howard University
Lyric Swift, Regis Jesuit High School - Howard University
Mu Omega Omega HBCU Academic Scholarship
$1,000 - Angel Amankwaah, Dr. Martin Luther King Early College - North Carolina Central University.
MOO WINGS Ivy Leadership Award Youth 6th -11th grade
$250 - Amarri Bishop, Educational Development -11th Grade
$250 -Jasmyn Blackwell, Leadership Development- 8th Grade
Mu Omega Omega Chapter Scholarship & Grant Awards
In partnership with Ivy Community Fund, Inc.
2022
Vada Kyle Holmes High School Academic Scholarship Award
1st Place - $1,500 & Technology Package: Elda Abayneh , Cherokee Trail High School- Cornell University
2nd Place - Technology Package: Madison Manning, Overland High School- Syracuse University
3rd Place - Technology Package: Amaya Clardy, Cherokee Trail High School- Howard University
Mu Omega Omega Evetta McMillian-Walker Book Award
Naomi Shungu, East High School-University of Colorado Boulder
Ashley McDonald, George Washington High School-Dominican University of California
Kylynn White, Dr. Martin Luther King Early College - Colorado State University
Abena Ofori, Overland High School- University of Colorado Denver
Valentina Gyassa, Dr. Martin Luther King Early College - University of Colorado Boulder
Jazmin Scott, Overland High School- “The” Grambling State University
La’Raye Hines, Elevation High School- Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design
Sumaya Faggan, East High School- University of Denver
Deja Harper, Rangeview High School- Tennessee State University
Neveah Toliver-Qualls, Smoky Hill High School- FAMU/Clark/Xavier
Jakayla Strickland, Gateway High School- Florida A&M University
Vada Kyle Holmes Graduate Academic Scholarship Award
$1,000 - Kiristen E. Hubbard, University of Denver
Mu Omega Omega HBCU Academic Scholarship
$1,000 - Brooklyn Tucker, Cherokee Trail High School- Howard University
MOO Wings Ivy Leadership Award Youth 6th -11th grade
$250 - Ahnijah Dawson, Junior Achievement Financial & Entrepreneurial Training Academy -10th Grade Gateway High School
$250 - Angel Amankwaah, Montbello Warriors Cheer Team - 11th Grade Dr. MLK Early College
Mu Omega Omega Chapter Scholarship & Grant Awards
In partnership with Ivy Community Fund, Inc.
2021
Vada Kyle Holmes High School Academic Scholarship Award
1st Place - $1,500: Elishevlyne Eliason, Smoky Hill High School- Yale University
2nd Place - Technology Package: Miamouna Dia Overland High School- Colorado State University
3rd Place - Technology Package Jessica Eyeson Monarch High School- Emory University
Mu Omega Omega Evetta McMillian-Walker Book Award
Alexandra Dickerson Cherokee Trail High School- Tennessee State University
Journey MacNeal East High School- Southern University
Kendal Ruffin Smoky Hill High School- Howard University
Marissa Blackmon Vista Peak High School- University of Colorado
Milan Richman Overland High School- University of Colorado
Vada Kyle Holmes Graduate Academic Scholarship Award
$1,000 - Shanique J. Broom University of Denver
Mu Omega Omega Wings Community Assistance Award Non-Profit
$1,000 - Colorado Swoosh Basketball Team for Tournament Attendance
Thank you to the University of Colorado for their generous donation towards the Mu Omega Omega Scholarships and Grants!!!!
2020 Winners
Wings Ivy Leadership Award
$250 - Lauren Brooks – 7th grader, GIRLS INC Summer Camp Eureka, CO
Wings Community Assistance Award for Non-Profit Organization
$1,000 – DAWN Clinic Non-Profit
Vada Kyle Holmes Highschool Student Academic Scholarship
1st Place $1,000 - Habiba G Elamo Overland High School — University
Colorado
2nd Place Tech Package - Alessia Redwine Denver School of the Arts — CU
Boulder
3rd Place Tech Package - Nia Mc Gregor Fossil Ridge High School — Brown
University
Vada Kyle Holmes Graduate Student Academic Scholarship
$1,000 - Meladie Clopton – Metropolitan State University of Denver
Mu Omega Omega Book Scholarship
$200 - Judithe Mujawayezu - Denver University
$200 - Mai Andrea Hill – Prairie View A&M
$200 - Analya Hall Humphrey – University Southern California