Annually Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. offers opportunities for young scholars in middle and high school to participate in American Education Week through the Evelyn D. Wilkey Essay Contest. The essay contest is administered through the local chapters of Iota Phi Lambda and a theme is chosen each year on the National level. 

Scholars also have an opportunity to apply for one or more of our 4 National Scholarships - Fredda Witherspoon, Future Iota Leaders (FIL), Dorethea N. Hornbuckle Memorial, and Alice P. Allen. Each scholarship application must be sponsored by a local chapter.

The organization also offers once a year, for a financial soror to apply for the Fellowship Award. The purpose of the Fellowship Award is to give sorors the opportunity to study while receiving financial assistance for undergraduate, graduate or special study.

Evelyn D. Wikly National Essay

Essays are due by December 30th of the year.

Award Amounts

1st Place $500

2nd Place $250

3rd Place $100 for both middle and high school winners

Dorethea N. Hornbuckle Memorial Scholarship

Applications are due by March 15th of the year. Male or Female applicants.

Award Amounts

$2000 one (1) winner

Iota Fellowship Scholarship

Applications are due by December 15th of the year. Sorors with a minimum of 3 years of membership can apply.

Award Amounts

$2000