Silver Star Scholarship 2025
Description
The Silver Star Scholarship, established by women who have been members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. for 25 years or more and are active in Psi Epsilon Omega Chapter, provides individuals interested in pursuing a higher education, financial support to bring the pursuit one step closer. It is open to high school seniors, undergraduate and/or graduate students with permanent residency in Laurel, Bowie, or Greenbelt, MD who plan to attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU).
Pearl Elegance Foundation, Incorporated (PEFINC), a non-profit 501(c)3 charity, was established in 2014 in the state of Maryland. PEFINC is a direct out-growth of the Psi Epsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. PEFINC's mission is “We give to help others.”
One of the ways we demonstrate our support for helping others is through our annual scholarship program. PEFINC provides a number of scholarships for eligible high school, undergraduate, and graduate students. Click the links below to apply for each scholarship.
Pearl Elegance Foundation Scholarship -
https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/program/PearlFoundation2025
Pearl/Golden Members Scholarship -
https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/program/PearlGoldenScholarship2025
Silver Star Scholarship -
Spring 22 Initiates Scholarship -
https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/program/Spring22Scholarship25
Spring 2019 Resilience Scholarship 2025 -
Applicants are welcome to apply for more than one scholarship if they meet the required eligibility criteria.
Immediate family (child, step-child, grandchild, sibling, step-sibling, niece and/or nephew) of members of Psi Epsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® are not eligible to apply.
Visit our website to learn more. Email [email protected] with any questions.
Selection Process
Applicants must:
- Be a high school senior or any college student - undergraduate, graduate or non-traditional*
- Be a resident of Laurel, Bowie, or Greenbelt (MD)
- Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Plan to attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU)
*Those who enroll one or more years after graduating high school or who attend college on a part-time basis
About the Foundation
Pearl Elegance Foundation, Incorporated (PEFINC), a non-profit 501(c)3 charity, was established in 2014 in the state of Maryland. PEFINC is a direct out-growth of the Psi Epsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
PEFINC's mission is “We give to help others.” We recognize that community needs vary from the simplest of things to the more complex and demanding. We endeavor to fill the gaps in our community by applying our experiences, time and resources to those in need.
For questions, email [email protected].