The Ivy & Pearl Foundation of Dallas has awarded thousands of dollars in scholarships to deserving young students across Dallas County for many years. These students have attended colleges and universities across the United States, including but not limited to Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Georgia Institute of Technology, Texas Women’s University, and Baylor University.

The Annual Ivy & Pearl Bowl-A-Thon is the major source of donations for the scholarships along with donations from Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, Alpha Xi Omega Chapter members. 

We cordially invite the community to attend the Bowl-A-Thon and/or make a monetary donation, as well as assistance in securing in-kind services donation or other items to auction at our Bowl-A-Thon’s Silent Auction. In return, we will gladly provide verbal and written recognition of contributions in all advertisement and marketing materials for and during the event.  All monies raised go toward the financial assistance to deserving young students pursuing a four-year degree.

For more information about the Annual Ivy & Pearl Bowl-A-Thon or how to make a donation contact scholarship@akaaxo.org

Scholarships

2022 HBCU for Life Scholarship:

2022 Travis T. Lewis Signature Scholarship:

The Travis T. Lewis Scholarship

The Travis T. Lewis Scholarship is the signature scholarship of the Ivy & Pearl Foundation of Dallas.  It is named in honor of a long-time Dallas resident who served the Dallas community as philanthropist, educator and a 75- year member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®.

The Travis T. Lewis Scholarship is awarded yearly to a deserving young lady that is a senior in Dallas County.  Minimum qualifications include a 3.0 GPA, community service, and acceptance to a 4-year college or university. The selected recipient will receive a scholarship valued at $12,000 ($3,000 a year for four (4) years).

For additional information or an application contact scholarship@akaaxo.org.

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Mable Chandler Undergraduate Scholarship

The Mable Chandler Undergraduate Scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate that is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®. Mable Chandler was a long-time Dallas resident who served the Dallas community as philanthropist, educator and a 50-year member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®.

Minimum qualifications include being a member of Kappa Mu, Epsilon Sigma, or Epsilon Mu and a 3.0 GPA.  The selected recipient will receive a one-time scholarship valued at $1,500.00.  



Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Scholarship


Support of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) is a priority of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®.  The national campaign, HBCU for Life℠ highlights HBCUs and their contribution to the sorority and society. Through education, engagement and advocacy, HBCUs will be showcased as critical venue for moving students to and through college.

The Ivy & Pearl Foundation of Dallas HBCU Scholarship is awarded to a male and a female who will attend a Historically Black College or University. 

Minimum qualifications include being a senior in Dallas County, 3.0 GPA and acceptance to a HBCU.  The selected recipient will receive a one-time undergraduate scholarship valued at $1,500.00.

For additional information or an application contact scholarship@akaaxo.org.

 

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