E.S. Foster Education Assistance Trust

Facilitated by the Iota Psi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

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Consider financially supporting this collection of efforts outlined in this campaign, as we work to empower our next generation through local educational initiatives!

 

Iota Psi Lambda Chapter

P.O Box 3091

Albuquerque, NM 87190

website: www.abqalphas.org

Since its founding on December 4, 1906, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. has supplied voice and vision to the struggle of African Americans and people of color around the world. Alpha Phi Alpha, the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African Americans, was founded at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York by seven college men who recognized the need for a strong bond of Brotherhood among African descendants in this country. The Fraternity initially served as a study and support group for minority students who faced racial prejudice, both educationally and socially, at Cornell. The Jewel founders and early leaders of the Fraternity succeeded in laying a firm foundation for Alpha Phi Alpha's principles of scholarship, fellowship, good character, and the uplifting of humanity.

The Albuquerque Alumni Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. was chartered on February 20th, 1971. It is designated the “Iota Psi Lambda” chapter and is composed of college-educated men with a minimum of a four-year bachelor’s degree initiated into the fraternity via a college or alumni chapter locally or abroad. Chapter members are employees of many local businesses and institutions including but not limited to; APS, Sandia National Laboratories, U.S. Forest Service and the University of New Mexico. The Iota Psi Lambda Alumni Chapter frequently partners with various organizations in the community for the carrying out of a variety of service projects and community service including our annual awarding of scholarships to deserving high school graduates in the Albuquerque Community.

Educational Initiatives

One component of Iota Psi Lambda’s educational efforts is the implementation of two of the fraternity’s national programs. These two, youth education focused programs are called “Go-To-High School, Go-To-College” and “Project Alpha”. Iota Psi Lambda works to implement both youth education programs via a series of lunch-time workshops and the execution of the Alpha Mentorship Program within the Albuquerque Public School System at our partner institutions.

Go-To-High School, Go-To-College

Project Alpha

The "Go-to-High-School, Go-to-College" program, established in 1922, concentrates on the importance of completing secondary and collegiate education as a road to advancement. Statistics prove the value of this extra impetus in making the difference in the success of young men and women, given that school completion is one of the single best predictors of future economic success. Through the Go-to-High-School, Go-to-College educational initiative, young men and women receive information and learn strategies that facilitate success. Additionally, Alpha men provide youth participants with excellent role models from their own communities to emulate who are acquiring and have acquired bachelors and advanced degrees.

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and the March of Dimes began collaboratively implementing Project Alpha in 1980. This collaborative project is designed to provide education, motivation and skill-building on issues of responsibility, relationships, teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases for youth ages 12-15 years old. Primarily designed to provide young men with current and accurate information about teen pregnancy prevention, Project Alpha consists of a series of workshops and informational sessions conducted by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity brothers focused on improving life-outcomes of young people primarily by sharing knowledge and combating ignorance and fear with factual information, and creating a sense of empowerment, self-esteem, and self-control over one’s person and his/her decisions.

Alpha Mentorship Program (AMP)

In June of 2016, as part of the “Go-To-High School-Go-To-College” initiative, the Iota Psi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc established the Alpha Mentorship Program (AMP). This program is designed to address the academic, social, and cultural needs of young minority high school students. Members of the Fraternity serve as mentors. Students in AMP are mentored throughout their freshmen and sophomore years of high school in the areas of academic excellence, community awareness, and cultural activism. We provide academic assistance, and overall exposure to key areas that can impact and shape their lives in highly transformative manner. In subsequent high school years (Junior and Senior) the students will continue to participate in the program as student mentors and role models for the future incoming Freshmen in the program as a way of building and enhancing their leadership skills.

 

Navigate to www.abqalphas.org/AMP for more information on the Alpha Mentorship Program.

E. S. Foster Education Assistance Trust Scholarship Awards

Another component of Iota Psi Lambda’s educational efforts is the granting of thousands of dollars annually in local scholarships via the chapter’s local 501c3 charitable organization, E.S. Foster Educational Trust. These annual recognitions provide financial assistance to deserving college-bound high school students as well as college students already having begun their collegiate career at a local college or university. Since 2015, in addition to awarding the E.S. Foster Scholarship, Iota Psi Lambda has also contributed to the ABQ Vision Scholarship Fund which awards scholarships to deserving students at the Grant Chapel AME MLK Commemorative Breakfast.

Scholarship Award Descriptions 

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc promotes academic excellence as a core tenet of the organization. As such, three prestigious scholarships have been named after Brothers who excelled academically, served the fraternity, and who poured into the Albuquerque community. These awards are given to deserving students at the Black & Gold scholarship Gala. 

 

Bro. Anthony D. Jenkins Memorial Law School Scholarship

Brother Anthony D. Jenkins received his bachelor’s degree in political science and Pre-Law studies from Alcorn State University in Lorman, Mississippi. He received a master’s degree in Sports Administration from Ball State University in Muncie, IN, and a Juris Doctorate from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in Indianapolis, IN. Brother Anthony D. Jenkins who worked as an Admissions Officer at the UNM School of Law until his passing on March 18, 2016.

In honor of Brother Jenkins, an annual scholarship is awarded to a deserving second- or third-year student attending the University of New Mexico’s School of Law.

Bro. Guy D. Walton Scholarship

Brother Guy D. Walton completed his studies at Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma and post-graduate studies at Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, Alabama. He was a long-standing member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, where he served in many positions including Tri-State District Director, President (lota Psi Lambda Chapter), Vice President (lota Psi Lambda Chapter) and actively participated in numerous activities over his 44 years of service. Brother Walton was employed as a researcher by the University of New Mexico Medical School and worked as a Forensic Chemist at the Police Crime Labs in Albuquerque and Aurora, Colorado, for over 30 years.

In honor of Brother Walton, an annual scholarship is awarded to a deserving Brother currenting enrolled at the University of New Mexico, and serving in the Tau Sigma Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

 

Bro. Dr. Robert B. Beauford Scholarship

Brother Dr. Robert B. Beauford was a dedicated cardiothoracic surgeon at the New Mexico Heart Institute. He served passionately in the medical field, providing life-saving care, and was deeply committed to his patients and the Albuquerque community. Brother Beauford served as a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity for over 16 years.

All the scholarship applications are evaluated and ranked. In honor of Brother Dr. Robert B. Beauford, an annual scholarship is awarded to the graduating high school senior with the highest ranked scholarship application.

There are 3 ways for you to support: 

• Event Sponsor (Black, Gold, Jewel, Presenting): Funds are used offset costs of executing the event. Events sponsors will benefit from a list of offerings. 'Presenting Sponsor' offerings will be negotiated further. Please continue with this form to declare your intent to sponsor and submit.

• Table Sponsor: Cover costs for a set number of tables. These tables will be managed by the chapter and used to seat awardees and special guests of the event. This sponsorship type is available as long as special guest tables exists. Please continue with this form to declare your intent to sponsor and submit.

• General Donor: Give any amount of your choosing by clicking here. You will be redirected to another site. You do not need to continue with this form. 

Package	Black Sponsor (≥ $1,500)	Gold Sponsor (≥ $3,500)	Jewel Sponsor (≥ $5,500)	Presenting Sponsor (≥ $10,000)
Alpha Phi Alpha Community Sponsor Plaque	u	u	u	u
Full Page Advertisement in Black & Gold Recognition e-Pamphlet	u	u	u	u
Company Logo and link included in sponsor section of chapter’s website for 1 year	u	u	u	u
$1,000 Scholarship in Awarded in Organization’s name	u
$2,000 Scholarship in Awarded in Organization’s name		u
$3,000 Scholarship in Awarded in Organization’s name			u
2 Black & Gold Scholarship Banquet Tickets secured	u
Black & Gold Scholarship Banquet Table secured		u	u

Sponsors will be recognized according to level selection at the event.

*All funds received will be deposited into the ES Foster Education Assistance Trust (EIN: 85-0395847). Unless dictated otherwise in the table above, all funds will be used to support the various scholarship awards, and/or to facilitate the execution of the chapter’s strategic educational initiatives mentioned earlier in this package.