Judge Myles A. Paige
Scholarship
Presented by Gamma Iota Lambda Chapter · Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
2025 Judge Myles A. Paige Scholarship
Judge Myles A. Paige, a former General President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated and a charter member of Gamma Iota Lambda, was the first African American to be appointed to a New York City Criminal Court. Judge Paige had a decorated legal, civil rights, and philanthropic career.
The Myles A. Paige Scholarship was established to provide financial support to graduating high school seniors as they matriculate into college.
- 1Applicants must be a 2025 graduating male high school senior
- 2Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above on a 4.0 scale or equivalent
- 3Applicants must provide a copy of high school transcript
- 4Applicants must be enrolling as a full-time student in an accredited college or university for the 2025–2026 school year
- 5Applicants must complete a 500-word essay
"Black male college enrollment is on the decline. What do you think contributes to this plunge and, despite those factors, why is college still an important investment for you?"
500 word minimum
Use the application link to submit your application. The deadline for submission is May 26, 2025.
Please direct any questions or comments to info@gil1906.org with the subject GIL Scholarship 2025.
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Gamma Iota Lambda Chapter · Brooklyn – Long Island · Est. 1945