Alpha Phi Alpha launches Charles McGee STEM scholarship for HBCU students
By AI, Created 5:21 AM UTC, June 01, 2026, /AGP/ – Alpha Phi Alpha’s Iota Upsilon Lambda Chapter has opened applications for a new Brigadier General Charles E. McGee STEM Scholarship for historically underserved students pursuing STEM degrees at HBCUs. The program runs June 1 to July 15 and aims to grow the STEM pipeline while honoring Tuskegee Airman and fighter pilot Charles McGee.
Why it matters: - The scholarship is designed to help historically underserved and underrepresented students pursue STEM degrees at HBCUs. - The program is intended to expand the STEM pipeline for American youth while preserving the legacy of Brigadier General Charles McGee. - The scholarship adds another support path for students who face financial barriers to STEM education.
What happened: - Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.’s Iota Upsilon Lambda Chapter in Montgomery County, Maryland, established the Brigadier General Charles E. McGee STEM Scholarship. - Online applications are open June 1 through July 15. - High school and college students can apply at Charles McGee STEM. - The scholarship is aimed at students pursuing STEM degrees at any of the nation’s 100 HBCUs.
The details: - The scholarship is need-based. - The program targets historically underserved and underrepresented high school and college students. - The General McGee 501(c)(3) has already supported AlphaEast ALC Youth Leadership Development Institute, STEM summer camp scholarships and HBCU STEM scholarships. - The LDI partnership helps high school students build leadership skills in a university setting and talk with professionals about STEM careers. - The two-year STEM scholarship partnership provided need-based scholarships for students in grades 4-9 to attend STEM summer camps. - Donations are being solicited from public, corporate and community partners to build the General McGee “living monument.” - Contributions can be made by texting STEM1906 to 44321, scanning the QR code in the logo, visiting Charles McGee STEM, or mailing a check to General Charles McGee STEM Scholarship, 811 E. Randolph Road, Silver Spring, Maryland 20904. - More information is available at the scholarship website or by email at McGeeStem@IUL1906.org. - The group also listed Instagram at Alpha Phi Alpha IUL 1906 and Facebook at IUL1906.
Between the lines: - The scholarship links education funding with a broader effort to keep McGee’s name and story visible to students and donors. - The focus on HBCUs signals an effort to direct support toward institutions that serve many Black students in STEM fields. - The partnership model suggests the program is being built as a sustained pipeline, not a one-time award.
What’s next: - Applications will remain open until July 15. - The organization will continue seeking support from partners and donors to fund the scholarship program. - If the fundraising effort succeeds, more students could gain access to STEM education and summer enrichment opportunities.
The bottom line: - Alpha Phi Alpha is using the Charles McGee scholarship to connect legacy, leadership and STEM access in one program.
Disclaimer: This article was produced by AGP Wire with the assistance of artificial intelligence based on original source content and has been refined to improve clarity, structure, and readability. This content is provided on an “as is” basis. While care has been taken in its preparation, it may contain inaccuracies or omissions, and readers should consult the original source and independently verify key information where appropriate. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, investment, or other professional advice.
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