Nathaniel Allison
Murray Scholarship

Applications Open Spring 2026

Manly deeds, scholarship, and love for all mankind are the aims of our fraternity. In keeping with the organization’s principles, the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Omicron Eta Lambda Chapter, annually awards several scholarships to eligible senior high school students enrolled in District of Columbia public schools. Applications will be available at all District of Columbia High Schools Spring 2026.

Who is Nathaniel Allison Murray?

Nathaniel Allison Murray (1884–1959) was one of the seven visionary founders of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. A dedicated scholar of the College of Agriculture at Cornell University, Murray utilized his keen intellect and organizational skills to lay the foundational structure of the fraternity. He served as the organization's Historian and helped draft the constitution and design the first membership certificate.

Following his graduation, Murray committed his life to education, spending 35 years as a respected teacher and department head at Armstrong Vocational High School in his native Washington, D.C. His legacy is one of quiet, unwavering dedication to brotherhood, academic excellence, and civic duty.

This scholarship is dedicated to supporting students who embody his values of integrity, service, and academic pursuit.

For Students: What We’re Looking For

Exemplary involvement in and service to their school and community

Leadership Skills

Graduating Senior

Graduating during the current academic year with plans to pursue higher education.

Enrolled in a District of Columbia public or charter school.

D.C. Student & Resident

Academic Achievement

Cumulative GPA of 2.50 or greater

Patrick Ashton, 2023 Recipient

Past Scholarship Recipients

  • Danielle Chatman

    Courtney Howard

    Amirahimaan Kalonji

    Niamke Phillips

    Ayana Shaw

  • Coleman Bryan Jones

    Destiny Emani Marable

    Jameela Grace Ayoub

    Leah Mallard

    Patrick Ashton

    Ruth Dereje Engida

  • Kiarra Belamy (Woodrow Wilson High School)

    Cameron Butler (Benjamin Banneker Academic High School)

    RiNyah Conley (Paul Lawrence Dunbar High School)

    Niara Middlebrooks (Thurgood Marshall Academy Public Charter High School)

  • Daniel Ndgha (Bell Multicultural High School)
    London Hart (SEED Public Charter School)
    Jewel McDonald (Bannekar Academic High School)

  • Norris Carey Scholarship: Lonnie Gordon, III
    Jaurvon Johnson Scholarship: Nicholas Henry HodgeItem description

  • Astra Armstrong 
    Tarrin Weston

  • Dedric Dowing (Thurgood Marshall Academy Public Charter High School)

    Darrick Fleming (Thurgood Marshall Academy Public Charter High School)

    Marcelus Newell (Thurgood Marshall Academy Public Charter High School) 

  • Brian White (Friendship Collegiate Academy)
    Marcus Andrews (School without Walls)
    Debonhei Reed (Anacostia High School)

  • Crystal Harris
    Marquez Moore

“This incredible honor will propel my education journey forward as I pursue my undergraduate studies at Wake Forrest University, major in Biology and a minor in Bio-ethics. This scholarship will play a pivotal role and ensure that I can wholeheartedly focus on my academics. It is a stepping stone towards my ultimate to coming a Cardiovascular Perfusionist” 

- Courtney Howard, 2024 Recipient