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Jean Clark Berry Scholarship 2027 - $3,000

Deadline February 3, 2027 (confirm in Application Guide) 137 days left · Hosted by Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation · Published

The Jean Clark Berry Scholarship 2027 is a $3,000 Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation award for full-time undergraduate or graduate members with at least a B average (3.0 on a 4.0 scale). Jean Clark Berry, an Oklahoma Kappa whose name sits in Foundation endowment records, funded a line that CareerOneStop ties to chapter leadership at Oklahoma State. First preference goes to the newly elected president of Delta Sigma at OSU; if that chapter is not active, the committee may award Beta Theta in Oklahoma or skip the cycle. Everyone else still competes through the standard Foundation application, and reviewers match strong files when the fund fits. Plan on mid-November portal access, a February 3 CareerOneStop deadline, and Kappa''s usual early February Eastern Time cutoff.

Annual award
$3,000
Full-time study
Undergrad + grad
CareerOneStop date
Feb 3, 2027
Delta Sigma OSU priority
Kappa members
How to apply Am I eligible? Official website

What is the Jean Clark Berry Scholarship?

Jean Clark Berry left her name on a Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation line that still pays $3,000 toward tuition and books for members who keep strong grades and show up for their chapters. CareerOneStop is explicit about the Oklahoma thread: the fund prefers the woman who just stepped into the Delta Sigma presidency at Oklahoma State, with Beta Theta in Oklahoma waiting in the wings if Stillwater''s chapter goes quiet. That preference does not lock everyone else out. Any initiated member who meets the GPA and full-time rules can still win through the same online form everyone else uses.

You will not find a separate Berry button on kappakappagamma.org. Undergraduates choose merit or need once, graduate students file the grad workflow, and the Scholarships Committee decides whether your story fits this memorial endowment. February 3 is the date aggregators publish, while Kappa''s guide usually adds a 5 p.m. Eastern finish line a few days earlier or later depending on the year.

If you are comparing chapter-tied Kappa funds, the Beta Zeta Emily Wagner Scholarship 2027 page shows how Project 2000 memorial lines work at a specific campus, and the Dell Chenoweth Stifel Scholarship 2027 guide covers the graduate side of the same portal.

Who can apply

Eligibility

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    Full-time undergraduate or graduate enrollment
    CareerOneStop requires full-time status in a degree program. Undergraduates use merit or need tracks; graduate members use the graduate application with nine or more credit hours per term unless the guide updates those rules.
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    Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
    Applicants need a grade average of B or higher (3.0 on a 4.0 scale). Graduate merit rules may require 3.2, so read the Scholarship Application Guide for your track.
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    Initiated Kappa membership
    Only initiated Kappa Kappa Gamma members in good standing may apply. Alumnae must keep dues current for the academic year the scholarship would fund.
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    Delta Sigma president preference
    CareerOneStop lists first preference for the newly elected president of Delta Sigma at Oklahoma State University. Other members remain eligible through the general pool.
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    Merit, need, and Kappa leadership
    Reviewers score academic merit, documented financial need when applicable, and participation plus leadership within Kappa and the wider community.
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    One application type per cycle
    Undergraduates choose merit-based or need-based, not both. Graduate applicants file only the graduate form. Dual submissions void both applications.
What you get

Benefits

  • Scholarship amount $3,000 for the academic year
  • Need-based maximum Up to $5,000 on need track
  • Memorial fund matching May assign Jean Clark Berry
  • Graduate tuition Use graduate application instead
  • Chapter dues Not an allowable expense
  • Typical scholarship amount $3,000 for the academic year
  • Part-time graduate cap Up to $1,500 if 3-8.9 credits
  • Memorial fund matching May assign Jean Clark Berry
  • Undergraduate forms Use graduate workflow only
  • Automatic renewal Reapply each cycle
What to prepare

Document checklist

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    Completed Kappa Foundation online application
    Select undergraduate merit, undergraduate need, or graduate on kappakappagamma.org/give-back/scholarships based on your enrollment level.
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    Scholarship Application Guide acknowledgment
    Confirm you read the current PDF checklist before submitting.
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    Transcripts
    Upload records showing full-time status and cumulative GPA meeting the 3.0 floor.
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    Chapter reference
    Merit undergraduates need a qualifying chapter reference from executive board members or advisers listed in the guide.
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    Academic or professional reference
    Graduate applicants supply Kappa and academic references; undergraduates include a faculty reference per track rules.
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    Need documentation if applicable
    Need-based applicants include the financial materials the guide specifies so reviewers can score need alongside merit.
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    Signed scholarship agreement if selected
    Return paperwork naming the Jean Clark Berry fund or another assigned scholarship before checks mail.
Step by step

How to apply

Undergraduates pick merit or need once. Graduate students, including college seniors heading to grad school, use the graduate portal.
Download the latest PDF for GPA thresholds, reference rules, and the Eastern Time deadline.
If you are the incoming Delta Sigma president at Oklahoma State, highlight that role in your materials because CareerOneStop lists it as first preference.
Kappa typically launches applications in mid-November for the following academic year.
CareerOneStop lists February 3. Align with Kappa's early February 5 p.m. Eastern cutoff from the live guide and submit early.
Decisions arrive by email. Contact [email protected] after May 10 if you hear nothing.
Checks typically mail by late July after paperwork clears.
When

Deadline and timeline

Application deadline
February 3, 2027 (confirm in Application Guide)
137 days left
Nov 2026
Foundation scholarship portal expected to open for 2027-28 academic year awards.
Nov 2026 - Jan 2027
Members gather transcripts, references, and need documents for the Jean Clark Berry pool.
Feb 3, 2027
CareerOneStop deadline; confirm Kappa's live Eastern Time cutoff in the Application Guide.
May 2027
Applicants receive email notification of scholarship decisions.
May - Jun 2027
Winners sign agreements naming memorial funds such as Jean Clark Berry.
By Jul 2027
Scholarship checks mail for 2027-28 study.
Questions

FAQ

What is the Jean Clark Berry Scholarship?

It is a $3,000 Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation scholarship for full-time undergraduate or graduate members with at least a 3.0 GPA. The fund honors Jean Clark Berry, an Oklahoma Kappa, and CareerOneStop gives first preference to the newly elected president of Delta Sigma at Oklahoma State University.

Do I apply separately for the Jean Clark Berry scholarship?

No. Complete the standard Kappa Foundation merit, need, or graduate application once. Named funds are assigned after committee review.

When is the Jean Clark Berry scholarship deadline?

CareerOneStop lists February 3. Kappa's national materials usually close in early February at 5 p.m. Eastern, so verify the Application Guide each cycle.

Can graduate Kappas win the Jean Clark Berry award?

Yes. CareerOneStop lists both bachelor's and graduate degree levels. Use the graduate application and meet full-time credit-hour rules.

What GPA do Jean Clark Berry applicants need?

CareerOneStop requires at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale. Merit undergraduates often face a 3.2 bar in the Application Guide, and graduate applicants need 3.2 as well.

Who gets preference for the Jean Clark Berry scholarship?

CareerOneStop names the newly elected president of Delta Sigma at Oklahoma State first. If Delta Sigma is inactive, the committee may choose the newly elected president of Beta Theta in Oklahoma or decline to award that cycle.

How much is the Jean Clark Berry scholarship?

CareerOneStop lists $3,000 annually. Need-based undergraduate awards elsewhere in the Foundation portfolio can reach $5,000, but this named line is listed at $3,000.

How do I contact Kappa about the Jean Clark Berry scholarship?

Email [email protected] with your name, chapter, school, and application type. Mention Delta Sigma or Oklahoma affiliation if it applies to your file.

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