Scholarships
The Pearls of the Ivy Foundation (PIF) Scholarship Fund was established in 2008 to provide financial assistance to deserving students pursuing higher education. Since its inception, additional named scholarships have been created to expand our impact.
- Pearls of Knowledge Scholarship (Est. 2008)
- Angela L. Davis Henry Educational Enrichment Scholarship (Est. 2013)
- Yasmin M. Barnes Jones Excellence in Public Service Award Scholarship (Est. 2015)
- Jenine D. Robinson McClaney, MBA Excellence in Leadership Scholarship (Est. 2015)
- Veronica F. Williams Scholastic Achievement Scholarship (Est. 2015)
- Adrienne Thomas Jones Community Involvement Award Scholarship (Est. 2017)
- Dr. Ramonda Widemon Busby, RN, DNP, NEA-BC Excellence in Nursing Scholarship (Est. 2019)
- Judge Danielle T. Diaz Community Service Scholarship (Est. 2019)
- Kappa Nu Scholarship (Est. 2020)
- Pearls Destined to SOAR Scholarship (Est. 2022)
- Pearls of Excellence Scholarship (Est. 2022)
- Greg L. Hampton Excellence in Community Service Scholarship (Est. 2023)
- Angela Butler Lewis, MBA – All About Business Enrichment Scholarship (Est. 2023)
- Geraldine Elois Carter Business Scholarship (Est. 2023)
- Dr. Joslyn Harmon Transition Success Scholarship (Est. 2023)
- Dollie Glover Brown Service in Social Work Scholarship (Est. 2023)
- Alfonzo McClaney, Man of Alpha, Educators Scholarship (Est. 2023)
- Dr. Iesha D. Jarmon Mental Health Matters Scholarship (Est. 2024)
Scholarship Awards
Scholarships are awarded to exemplary high school students who have been accepted to an accredited college or university, using a comprehensive evaluation rubric. Awards may also assist currently enrolled college students who demonstrate financial need.
Scholarship Impact
Since 2014, the Pearls of the Ivy Foundation has awarded $132,105 in scholarships to 118 Scholars, continuing our commitment to supporting students destined to serve and lead.
| Year | Total Awarded | Number of Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $500 | 1 |
| 2015 | $500 | 1 |
| 2016 | $4,000 | 4 |
| 2017 | $5,500 | 6 |
| 2018 | $7,000 | 7 |
| 2019 | $12,400 | 14 |
| 2020 | $11,500 | 12 |
| 2021 | $14,350 | 15 |
| 2022 | $7,500 | 8 |
| 2023 | $15,500 | 12 |
| 2024 | $28,500 | 19 |
| 2025 | $24,855 | 19 |