Baccalaureate Program
For more than 30 years, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® Eta Rho Omega Chapter in conjunction with the Ivy Rose Community Foundation, Inc.®, has proudly sponsored a special scholarship program and event honoring outstanding high school graduating seniors.
Scholarship Program
For over three decades, the Ivy Rose Community Foundation, Inc.® in conjunction with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® Eta Rho Omega Chapter have proudly hosted a special scholarship program celebrating the accomplishments of high school seniors across Santa Clara County.
Graduating students are invited to participate in informative workshops designed to ease the transition from high school to college and career. During our Annual African American Baccalaureate Program, students are recognized for their excellence in academics, leadership, community service, athletics, and cultural engagement.
Many participants will receive awards and scholarships - including monetary gifts and certificates - for outstanding achievements. To date, over $200,000 in scholarships have been awarded to college-bound freshmen through this inspiring initiative.
Scholarship Application
Submission
Deadline: March 22, 2025 at 11:59 PM PST
To be considered for a scholarship, the application and materials must be submitted and received by the deadline.
Required Materials
Completed scholarship application.
Verification of a minimum of 20 hours of Community Service.
Original Essay: maximum of two typed pages on the following topic: "The arc of the moral universe is long, but bends toward justice." - Dr. King. Please explain what this quote means to you and how your community service activities and/or future plans support and display Dr. King's vision in this quote.
Two reference letters: one from an educator at your school; one from church or a community member (cannot be a relative).
Color Photo Headshot: picture may be wallet size.
Official transcript: including semester grades through the first semester of your senior year of high school. This transcript must be submitted in your school's official sealed envelope or electronically submitted by your school's Registrar.
Eligibility
Student must be of African descent.
Student applicants must have a minimum 2.5 grade point average.
Student must be on track to graduate from a Santa Clara County comprehensive High School by June 2025.
