The Miss Black and Gold Scholarship Competition, one of the national programs under the sponsorship of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., is an outgrowth of the long tradition of chapters recognizing outstanding young women for their success in exemplifying the principles of Alpha: scholarship, fellowship, good character, and the uplifting of humanity. Miss Black and Gold is intelligent, dignified, talented, and ultimately, a role model for young collegiate women. The Fraternity recognizes the valuable support rendered by the many friends of Alpha Phi Alpha, and endeavors like the scholarship competition serves as a mechanism to applaud such support.