Diamond Jubilee Pearls Foundation, Incorporated
2025 Undergraduate Scholarship Program
The Diamond Jubilee Pearls Foundation, Incorporated of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® – Upsilon Mu Omega Chapter was established in 1999. Its primary mission is to support educational achievements through scholarships, grants, and stipends. Since its inception, the Foundation has awarded over $200,000 to students of all ages.
We are pleased to announce that the 2025 scholarship application cycle is now open! The scholarships described below provide financial assistance to undergraduate students currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.
A student may apply for multiple scholarships but will only be awarded one if selected. Each scholarship award will be a minimum of $2,000.
Application Deadline:
All completed application packages must be submitted by April 22, 2025.
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Scholarship Opportunities
Academic Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria:
- Undergraduate student (currently enrolled in an accredited college or university)
- African-American/Black
- Resident of the City of Milwaukee
- Cumulative 3.0 or higher GPA on a 4.0 scale
Application Requirements: A complete application package for the Academic Scholarship must include:
✔ Completed scholarship application
✔ Current official transcript (with the institution’s official seal or Registrar’s signature)
- Must be submitted via email to umodjpscholarshipaka@gmail.com by April 22, 2025
✔ One (1) page typed essay addressing:
- Career goals
- Aspirations
- The importance of academic achievement
- Formatting Requirements: 12-point font size, 1” margins, single-spaced
✔ Two (2) signed letters of recommendation (excluding relatives)
- One letter must be from a professor or academic advisor
Annie J. Carlisle (STEAM) Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria:
- Undergraduate student (currently enrolled in an accredited college or university)
- African-American/Black
- Resident of the City of Milwaukee
- Cumulative 3.0 or higher GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Majoring in a STEAM-related field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Economics, etc.)
Application Requirements:
✔ Completed scholarship application
✔ Current official transcript (with the institution’s official seal or Registrar’s signature)
- Must be submitted via email to umodjpscholarshipaka@gmail.com by April 22, 2025
✔ One (1) page typed essay addressing:
- Career goals
- Aspirations in a STEAM-related field
- Formatting Requirements: 12-point font size, 1” margins, single-spaced
✔ Two (2) signed letters of recommendation (excluding relatives)
- One letter must be from a professor or academic advisor
Shawnee Daniels-Sykes (Education) Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria:
- Undergraduate student (currently enrolled in an accredited college or university)
- African-American/Black
- Resident of the City of Milwaukee
- Cumulative 3.0 or higher GPA on a 4.0 scale
Application Requirements:
✔ Completed scholarship application
✔ Current official transcript (with the institution’s official seal or Registrar’s signature)
- Must be submitted via email to umodjpscholarshipaka@gmail.com by April 22, 2025
✔ One (1) page typed essay addressing:
- Career goals
- Aspirations in an Education-related field
- Formatting Requirements: 12-point font size, 1” margins, single-spaced
✔ Two (2) signed letters of recommendation (excluding relatives)
- One letter must be from a professor or academic advisor
First-Generation College Student Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria:
- Undergraduate student (currently enrolled in an accredited college or university)
- African-American/Black
- Resident of the City of Milwaukee
- Cumulative 2.5 or higher GPA on a 4.0 scale
Application Requirements:
✔ Completed scholarship application
✔ Current official transcript (with the institution’s official seal or Registrar’s signature)
- Must be submitted via email to umodjpscholarshipaka@gmail.com by April 22, 2025
✔ One (1) page typed essay addressing:
- Career goals
- Aspirations for successfully completing college as the first person in your family to attend
- Formatting Requirements: 12-point font size, 1” margins, single-spaced
✔ Two (2) signed letters of recommendation (excluding relatives)
- One letter must be from a professor or academic advisor