PROGRAMS
Scholarship Program
This scholarship opportunity is in conjunction with the Baccalaureate program.
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The application period for the 2025 Scholarship program has passed. Please check back in February 2026 for the next scholarship program.
As part of its mission, the Ivy Rose Community Foundation, Inc. is a key sponsor of multiple Community Enrichment events in the Silicon Valley/San Francisco Bay Area.
Baccalaureate Program
Baccalaureate Program
For over thirty years the Ivy Rose Community Foundation, Inc. has been sponsoring a special program to honor high school graduates. The African American Baccalaureate was held on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at 4:00pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church. Beginning in April, the graduating seniors participated in a series of workshops covering health, finance, and freshman transition. During the Baccalaureate program students were honored for participating in community, extra-curricular, civic, and cultural activities. They were also recognized for scholastic honors, most improved student honors, leadership, and sports. Some students received monetary awards or plaques for outstanding participation in the areas noted above. The Ivy Rose Community Foundation, Inc. 2025 scholarship recipients were announced during the program along with scholarship recipients from other community organizations.
Over $200,000 in scholarships have been awarded to college bound freshman
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​​​​​For questions, please email: akabaccalaureate@gmail.com
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Transforming Health in Our Community
FREE interactive health workshop and luncheon the first Saturday in February hosted by Ivy Rose Community Foundation, Inc. and select partners to connect the community to resources that will lead to improved health outcomes. The Ivy Rose Community Foundation, Inc. is committed to help increase awareness and education in our community around building healthier lives free of cardiovascular diseases, stroke, and diabetes.
Community Back Pack Drive
Annual Back Pack drive in collaboration with other local organizations to provide back packs and school supplies to underserved, homeless and at-risk children and youth.
HBCU for Life
College Awareness program which brings awareness to middle school and high school students about the benefits of attending college and specifically attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Family Shelter Support
Partnered with the Supportive Housing Shelter in San Jose, CA to provide much needed resources and workshops including providing food and seasonal wraps to needy families.