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Josephine Kerbey Shaw Scholarship 2027 - $3,000

Deadline February 1, 2027 (confirm in Application Guide) 134 days left · Hosted by Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation · Published

The Josephine Kerbey Shaw Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship 2027 is a $3,000 Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation award for full-time undergraduate members. CareerOneStop requires KGG membership and bachelor''s-level enrollment, and Foundation archives tie Josephine Kerbey Shaw to Texas Kappa history even though the national application serves every chapter. You file the standard undergraduate merit-based or need-based form once; reviewers may route a strong file to the Shaw memorial line when qualifications align. CareerOneStop lists a February 1 deadline and $3,000 in annual funding. Kappa''s recent cycles also closed in early February at 5 p.m. Eastern, so confirm the live Application Guide before you submit.

Memorial award
$3,000
Full-time bachelor's
Undergraduate
CareerOneStop date
Feb 1, 2027
Nationwide chapters
Kappa members
How to apply Am I eligible? Official website

What is the Josephine Kerbey Shaw Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship?

Josephine Kerbey Shaw''s name still rides on a $3,000 line inside the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation pool, and undergraduate members across the country can compete for it with the same form they use for every other merit or need award. Foundation archives connect Shaw to Texas Kappa history, yet CareerOneStop does not wall the fund off by state. If you are a full-time bachelor''s student with solid grades and real chapter involvement, your file can land here after committee review even if you have never set foot in the Lone Star State.

The mechanics mirror every other undergraduate Kappa cycle. Pick merit or need once, upload transcripts and references, and submit before February. Aggregators show February 1 while Kappa''s PDF usually adds a 5 p.m. Eastern finish line you should treat as gospel once the portal opens in mid-November.

Named memorial funds reward members who already lead inside their chapters. If you want another example of how the Foundation matches endowment dollars, read the Jean Clark Berry Scholarship 2027 guide for Oklahoma leadership preference or the Ann Kelsay Small Scholarship 2027 page for a different memorial line in the same portal.

Who can apply

Eligibility

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    Full-time undergraduate enrollment
    CareerOneStop requires full-time undergraduate students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Merit-track applicants typically need at least 12 credit hours per term unless the Application Guide updates those rules.
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    Initiated Kappa Kappa Gamma membership
    Only initiated KGG members in good standing may apply. Meet initiation deadlines, dues requirements, and Fraternity policies for the academic year you seek funding.
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    Merit-based or need-based track only
    Undergraduates submit one application type per cycle. Applying for both merit and need voids both files.
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    Merit GPA minimum
    Merit applicants typically need a cumulative 3.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale per the Scholarship Application Guide. Need-based tracks allow a 3.0 floor.
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    Academic merit and Kappa leadership
    Reviewers score grades, need materials when applicable, and participation plus leadership within Kappa and the community.
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    Graduate students ineligible
    CareerOneStop limits this memorial fund to bachelor's degree study. Graduating seniors heading to graduate school should use the graduate application for other Foundation funds.
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 Shaw memorial line
  • Graduate tuition Use graduate application instead
  • Chapter dues Not an allowable expense
What to prepare

Document checklist

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    Completed Kappa Foundation online application
    Choose undergraduate merit or need on kappakappagamma.org/give-back/scholarships.
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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.
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    Chapter reference
    Merit applicants supply a qualifying chapter reference from executive board members or advisers listed in the guide.
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    Academic reference
    Include a faculty or academic adviser reference through the portal.
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    Need documentation if applicable
    Need-based applicants include financial materials the guide specifies.
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    Signed scholarship agreement if selected
    Return paperwork naming the Josephine Kerbey Shaw memorial fund or another assigned scholarship.
Step by step

How to apply

Read both tracks in the Application Guide and pick the one that matches your GPA and financial story. You cannot file both.
Download the latest PDF for reference prompts, credit-hour rules, and the Eastern Time deadline.
Alumnae members must satisfy per capita dues before reviewers treat the application as complete.
Kappa typically launches undergraduate applications in mid-November for the following academic year.
CareerOneStop lists February 1. Align with Kappa's early February 5 p.m. Eastern cutoff from the live guide.
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 1, 2027 (confirm in Application Guide)
134 days left
Nov 2026
Foundation undergraduate portal expected to open for 2027-28 academic year scholarships.
Nov 2026 - Jan 2027
Undergraduate Kappas gather transcripts and secure chapter plus academic references.
Feb 1, 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 Josephine Kerbey Shaw.
By Jul 2027
Scholarship checks mail for 2027-28 undergraduate study.
Questions

FAQ

What is the Josephine Kerbey Shaw Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship?

It is a $3,000 Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation scholarship for full-time undergraduate members. The fund honors Josephine Kerbey Shaw, a Texas Kappa whose memorial line sits in Foundation endowment records.

Do I apply separately for the Josephine Kerbey Shaw scholarship?

No. Complete the Kappa Foundation merit-based or need-based undergraduate application once. Named funds are assigned after committee review.

When is the Josephine Kerbey Shaw scholarship deadline?

CareerOneStop lists February 1. Kappa's national materials usually close in early February at 5 p.m. Eastern. Use the Application Guide for the authoritative time.

Can graduate Kappas receive the Josephine Kerbey Shaw award?

CareerOneStop limits this listing to bachelor's degree study. Graduate members should use the graduate application for other named funds.

How much is the Josephine Kerbey Shaw scholarship?

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

Is the Josephine Kerbey Shaw scholarship only for Texas Kappas?

CareerOneStop lists membership and full-time undergraduate status without a state gate. Foundation history ties Shaw to Texas, yet the national portal serves every chapter.

What GPA do merit applicants need?

The Scholarship Application Guide typically requires a cumulative 3.2 GPA for merit-based undergraduate scholarships. Need-based applicants may qualify with a 3.0 minimum.

How do I contact Kappa about the Josephine Kerbey Shaw scholarship?

Email [email protected] with your name, chapter, school, and whether you filed merit or need paperwork.

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