Rho Kappa Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® Launches 2025 Scholarship Program to Empower Hudson County Seniors

Jersey City, NJ – April 19, 2025 – In keeping with its long-standing commitment to education, empowerment, and service, the Radiant Rho Kappa Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® proudly announces its 2025 Scholarship Program, created to support the academic journey of deserving high school seniors in Hudson County, New Jersey.

The Rho Kappa Omega Scholarship is open to graduating African-American students who demonstrate academic potential and a drive to pursue higher education. This initiative aligns with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s legacy of uplifting youth and strengthening communities through education.

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must:

• Reside and attend high school in Hudson County, NJ.

• Have a cumulative Grade Point Average of C+ or higher.

• Be an African-American graduating senior.

• Plan to attend an accredited four-year college or university full-time beginning Fall 2025.

  
  

The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. on May 28, 2025. Students can access the application via QR code or directly through the chapter’s website at www.akarhokappaomega.org.

A separate submission link is also available for letters of recommendation.

"This scholarship represents more than just financial assistance — it is our chapter’s heartfelt investment in the future of young Black excellence in Hudson County,” said Nokeima Jones, President of the Rho Kappa Omega Chapter. “We believe in the power of education to transform lives, and it is our joy and duty to support students as they take bold steps toward college and their dreams.”

After several years of dormancy, the Rho Kappa Omega Chapter has worked diligently and intentionally to relaunch its scholarship program — a cornerstone of its service mission. Recognizing the ongoing need for educational support within the Hudson County community, chapter members collaborated tirelessly to reimagine and strengthen the program for today's students. From updating application processes to expanding outreach, this revival reflects the chapter’s unwavering commitment to youth empowerment.

“Bringing this scholarship back has been a labor of love,” said Marquita Smith, Scholarship Committee Chairman. “We wanted to ensure that deserving students in our community have real opportunities to access higher education — and that they know we see them, we believe in them, and we are rooting for their success.”

With this program, the Rho Kappa Omega Chapter continues its legacy of nurturing the next generation of scholars, leaders, and changemakers.

For more information and to apply, please visit www.akarhokappaomega.org.