Program areas at Alpha Phi Foundation
Leadership - the Foundation supports innovative leadership and educational programming that helps women grow within their chapter, on campus, and in the workplace. The programs include the following: live courageously series (empowers members to be proactive in a difficult situation, to act, and to care for one another), stand together (teaches members how to make Alpha Phi a more welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment), league of coaches (provides an opportunity for a diverse group of alumnae and industry leaders to share their knowledge and expertise), legacy of leaders (includes innovative opportunities to teach, inspire, and educate members about how to influence change through empowering leadership in their communities), and generous hearts (reflects the long-standing commitment to giving back and provides new opportunities for community involvement and education). In addition, the Foundation supports programs that provide continued leadership development opportunities for collegiate chapters in the areas of teamwork, effective communication, and creative problem solving.
The heart to heart grant is awarded annually to hospitals, educational institutions, and research organizations performing work in the area of cardiac care and research. These grants support groundbreaking cardiac advancements. In this fiscal year, the grant funded research on the genetic determinants of coronary microvasular disease in women with a goal to identify targeted treatments. In addition, the Foundation awarded 10 grants to 501(c)3 organizations with a shared focus in heart health.
Scholarships - the Foundation awards 73 merit and need based educational scholarships to collegiate and alumnae students based on academic achievement, organizational and community activities, references, and personal essays. They may be used towards academic activities including tuition, course-related fees, and books and supplies required for course enrollment. Scholarships may be used towards full-time or part-time enrollment, a status defined in accordance with the full-time and part-time policies of the university/college.