Ebony Pearls Foundation of San Diego Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by Ebony Pearls Foundation of San Diego Inc.
Financial support is provided to deserving high school students who have applied for and met the set criteria of academic performance, community service and recommendations by community leaders. Each year Ebony Pearls Foundation, along with other community organizations, hosts a Scholarship Reception to present scholarships to deserving students throughout the county.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is the first Greek letter organization founded by university-educated African American women. Grounded in service to all mankind, this international sorority gives back to local and global communities via a variety of philanthropic endeavors. The San Diego Chapter has awarded academic scholarships since its’ chartering in 1949. Scholarships are available to African
American females (and male where indicated) high school seniors who reside in San Diego County* who will attend a 4-year accredited college (or 2-year college where indicated) in the Fall of 2025. Download the fillable PDF application at: http://www.akasandiego.com. Be sure to include your essay and sign or esign the last page before e-mailing the application packet.
Note: Applicants will be considered for all scholarships for which they are eligible.
Ebony Pearls Traditional Scholarships - $1,000 minimum (multiple awards)
- Must be an African American or African Diaspora female graduating from aSan Diego County*
- High School
- Must be accepted to and enroll in an accredited 4-year college/university by Fall 2025
- Must have a 3.0 or higher cumulative grade point average
- Must submit (2) two letters of recommendation (one must be from a school official)
- Completed Application using PDF fill-in (handwritten not accepted)
- Official Transcript (e-mailed directly from the school)
- Recent formal color portrait (recommendation - senior portrait)
- 40 Hours of Community Service in grades 9-12