The Chi Iota Iota Scholarship Fund, Inc. proudly announces its’ annual college scholarship program.
Our scholarship award categories are:
- Purple Scholarship – $1000
- Gold Scholarship – $750
Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants should be African American male high school seniors who reside in and attend high school in either Richland, Lexington, or Fairfield counties.
Scholarship Packet Requirements
- Three (3) letters of recommendation; at least two (2) letters of recommendations must come from school officials.
- A 5’ x 7’ digital color photograph of the applicant wearing a suit and tie or graduation attire. Label photos by name and email to randolws@gmail.com.
- Copies of unconditional acceptance letter(s) from four-year colleges or universities the applicant has been accepted to or plans to attend.
- Sealed copy of applicant’s official high school transcript.
Submission of a typewritten, double-spaced essay on the topic: “In a World Powered by Artificial Intelligence, What Does It Mean to Lead with Integrity and Purpose?” The essay must be original and neither previously published nor secured by copyright. The essay must be between 700 and 750 words in length, type-written, and double-spaced. Do not change or shorten the essay topic. The type-written, double-spaced essay must be submitted via email in Microsoft Word. Use of assistance software and/or technology (i.e. AI) in creating this original work is strictly prohibited. The Committee will be using software to detect the usage of Artificial Intelligence to assist with the essay. If the content is found to be above a 40% threshold the essay will be disqualified.
Completed scholarship application packets must be postmarked NO LATER THAN APRIL 1, 2026.
Mail the completed scholarship packet to the following address:
THE CHI IOTA IOTA SCHOLARSHIP FUND, INC.
SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
P.O. Box 23071
Columbia, SC 29224
For additional information, please contact Bill Randolph at 803-917-0824, or via email randolws@gmail.com.
3. Please link the information, STARS program application, schedule, and flyer to the Fatherhood and Mentoring section under mandated programs.
We are excited to introduce the PAF STAR Mentoring Program, an initiative of the Project Aspiration Foundation designed to develop the next generation of leaders right here in Columbia.
The STAR Program serves young men in Grades 7–12, focusing on the core pillars that matter most:
📚 Leadership
🎓 Academics
💪 Maturity
🎯 Perseverance
Participants will benefit from:
• College & university campus visits
• SAT/ACT boot-camps
• Leadership workshops
• Community engagement opportunities
Whether your son is an athlete, scholar, musician, or student government leader—if he is striving for greatness, this program is for him.
🗓 Program Begins: April 2026
⚠️ Limited Capacity: Only 30 participants will be accepted for 2026
Investment: $100 per participant ($50 due by the application deadline)
Payment Options: Check payable to PAF or Cash App: $2FloraCircle
👉 Action Required: Complete the STAR Program application and submit it via email to starsprogram2026@gmail.com.
Let us continue investing in our young kings and shaping the future leaders of our community.
For additional information, please contact:
Craig Howard, Program Representative
Email: Clh.howard@gmail.com
Phone: (803) 361-6788
