2026 IPF Scholarship Application - High School Seniors

Ivy Pearl Foundation, Inc.

2026 Scholarship Application for High School Seniors
For more than 25 years, the Ivy Pearl Foundation, Inc. has awarded scholarships to high school students in the Evanston and Greater North Shore communities in Cook County. The scholarship program is open to all graduating high school seniors. Please refer to the scholarship guidelines document for ALL related instructions. Incomplete applications will be deemed ineligible.

The deadline is April 15th, 2026 at 11:59pm CST.

Separate from this application form, ALL letters of recommendation must be emailed to: IPFDCOScholarship@gmail.com

2026 Scholarship Guidelines:

CLICK HERE FOR SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES AND CRITERIA
Janice S. Jones Academic Achievement Award - $10,000Earlene Fleetwood HBCU Scholarship - $8,000Ivy Pearl Foundation Recognition Award - $1,000Helen Cromer Cooper Award - $1,000
Student Information
Name*

First NameLast Name
Home Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Home Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Mobile Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Parent or Guardian Name*

First NameLast Name
Mobile Phone Number (Parent / Guardian)*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email (non-school based account)*
example@example.com
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Date
YesNo
FemaleMaleNon-binaryPrefer not to respond
Asian or Pacific IslanderBlack or African-AmericanHispanic or LatinoNative American or Alaskan NativeWhite or CaucasianPrefer not to respond
Academic Information
High School*
Grade Point Average (GPA)*
List the name and location of the college(s) you have applied and/or received conditional acceptance:*
What is your declared intended Major / Minor*
Career Interests*
High School/ Extra-Curricular Activities (clubs, organizations, athletic teams, offices held, awards, etc.)*
If none, please indicate N/A
Community Service (organizations, community activities, church, offices held, awards, etc.)*
If none, please indicate N/A
Scholarship Awards (Received/Pending)*
If none, please indicate N/A
Evidence of Financial Need
How would the IPF scholarship help you fulfill any unmet financial need in 2025?*
Evidence of Financial Need (OPTIONAL) FAFSA receipt or Student Aid Report (SAR)

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File Uploads

Use this section to upload unofficial transcripts, essay prompts and optional resume / community service information.
Resume (OPTIONAL)

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Required Essay (Please reference the Scholarship descriptions for required essay prompts)*

Please provide a response to the appropriate essay prompt for the scholarship in which you are applying. Your essay must be typewritten, with Times New Roman 12-point font and submitted with your completed application. Include your full name at the top of each page of the essay. Make sure your response pertains to the question asked. Each response must be 500-750 words.
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Unofficial Transcript*

If selected, you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript.
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Evidence of Community Service (if applicable for the scholarship in which you are applying)

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I certify that the information in this application is true, complete, and accurate, and that all statements and essays are my own work. Should I receive a scholarship or award, I hereby give permission to the Ivy Pearl Foundation, Inc. to utilize my name or information in any publicity or marketing materials. I agree if any information in this application is found to be misrepresented, I will return all monies awarded to me if requested by the Ivy Pearl Foundation, Inc. DISCLAIMER: By typing your name below, you are signing this application electronically. You agree that your electronic signature is the legal equivalent of your manual signature on this application.
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Ivy Pearl Foundation, Inc.

Student Information

Academic Information

Evidence of Financial Need

File Uploads