The Alpha Delta Phi Foundation (formally the Samuel Eells Literary & Educational Foundation) is a self-governing, tax-exempt corporation supporting the Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity and Alpha Delta Phi Society. It accepts tax-deductible donations and makes grants and loans to individuals and institutions of higher learning.
The Alpha Delta Phi Foundation
2026 SEWARD SCHOLARSHIPS
Seward Scholarships are awarded annually to Undergraduate members in good standing of either the Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity or the Alpha Delta Phi Society on the basis of their academic achievement and contributions to their chapter and their campus community.
This is a merit based scholarship. It is not based on financial need and you do not need to provide any financial information to apply.
Scholarships are awarded only to those applicants who will be full time students in the 2026-2027 academic year, and the scholarships must be used to meet direct educational expenses such as books and class supplies. Scholarships will range up to $2,000 and are awarded on a competitive basis.
The 2026 Seward Scholarship competition will be conducted in four stages.
1. Submission of Seward Scholarship Application and Official Transcript
The Seward Scholarship Application should be prepared by the student. The applicant must have their college or university send an official transcript of grades to the Committee. No applicant will be considered for the scholarship unless the application and official transcript are both received by the application deadline.
The application deadline is July 10, 2026.
POSTAL MAIL / EMAIL for Transcript Submission:
The Alpha Delta Phi Foundation sewards@adphifoundation.org
Seward Scholarship Committee
c/o Craig Cheslog
4007 Sherman Way
Sacramento, CA 95817
2. Solicitation of Evaluations
The Awards Committee may solicit evaluations of specific applicants by consulting members of the student’s community who are able to evaluate applicants’ contributions to their community. Any such evaluations will be obtained no later than July 10, 2026.
3. Selection of Scholarship Recipients
The Committee will announce all scholarship recipients in August 2026 by positing the information to the Alpha Delta Phi Foundation's web site and social media pages.
4. Transmission of Scholarship Checks
Scholarship checks (or other form of transmission) will be issued in November or December 2026, or January 2027. If you have any questions or trouble submitting your application, please contact sewards@adphifoundation.org.