Mar 14, 20222 min
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Silicon Valley Chapter releases several scholarships due in April for African-American, college-bound students; Rho Delta Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. online scholarship application is due March 31
By ONME Newswire
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. of Silicon Valley
in partnership with
$5000 in scholarships will be awarded!
Academic & Civic Excellence Scholarships
• Maurice Hardeman Scholarships: For academic & service excellence
• Oriki Theater's Rites of Passage: For a graduate of the Rites of Passage Program
• T J Owen Scholarship: For a student with a planned career in education
• Tracy Wilson Scholarship: For the student overcoming challenges.
Eligibility Check List:
□ Silicon Valley graduating high school senior
□ Resident of Silicon Valley
□ Official sealed transcript
□ Completed application
□ Signed application
□ Two sealed letters of recommendation
□ Complete 300 - 400-word essay
□ Optional: additional description of honors, sports, activities, etc.
□ Application must be received by: April 22, 2022
□ Must attend interview (if chosen as finalist) TBA
□ Awardees attend scholarship presentation ceremony
□ Full-time student Fall 2022
□ Provide proof of enrollment by: 10-1-2022
Presented by Rho Delta Omega Chapter,
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
The Ivy and Pearls Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that provides scholarships to outstanding high school students in the greater Bay Area of African and African-American descent. The Foundation has proudly awarded thousands of dollars in scholarships to students in the Bay Area to fund their future educational aspirations and goals.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2022
APPLICANT PROFILE
*Applicants must be of African or African-American descent
*Applicants must reside in San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Alameda County, San Francisco City/County, or Contra Costa County
*Applicants may be female, male, or non-binary
*Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
*Applicant must be a high school senior, graduating in Spring 2022
*Applicant must be accepted to a two-year, four-year, or vocational college and show proof of enrollment before scholarship funds will be dispersed.
FURTHER APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS - All documents must be uploaded to the Google form link
*2022 Scholarship Essay – no more than two (2) pages, typed and double-spaced
*Two (2) Letters of Recommendation – teacher, counselor, principal, coach, or individual familiar with your personal achievements
*Unofficial high school transcript, including grades from Fall Semester 2021 (may be uploaded and attached to your online submission)
*Verification of a minimum of twenty (20) completed community service hours (hours listed on your transcript are considered “verified”)
PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST USE A GMAIL ACCOUNT/ EMAIL ADDRESS TO SUBMIT THE APPLICATION