Cultured Pearls of Service, Inc. Scholarship

Soon we will be awarding several renewable scholarships in the amount of $1,500 to Baltimore City School students. Scholarships are based on academic achievement, community involvement, and effective communication skills (orally and in writing).

Candidates can apply for ONE of the four scholarship/awards listed below using the "CPS Scholarship Application" circle of ivy and pearls to the right.  If selected, the candidate will be required to participate in an in-person interview.

The Cultured Pearls of Service Scholarship

1. Must be a graduating senior with a minimum 3.0 GPA (“B”)
2.  Plans to be a full-time student at a four-year Historically Black College/University (HBCU)
3. Demonstrates leadership and service to the community
4. Must maintain a full- time enrollment at an HBCU and 3.0 GPA

The Community Service Scholarship

1. Must be a graduating senior with a minimum 3.0 GPA (“B”)
2. Demonstrates leadership and service to the community (minimum of 300 community service documented hours)
3. Plans to be a full-time student at four year college/university in the fall
4. Must maintain full-time status and 3.0 GPA

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Founders' Scholarship

1. Must be a first-generation female graduating senior with a minimum 3.0 GPA (“B”)
2. Plans to be a full-time student at a four year Historically Black College/University
3. Must maintain full-time enrollment at an HBCU and 3.0 GPA

The Perseverance Award

1. Must be a graduating senior
2. Must have a minimum 2.5 GPA
3. Demonstrates commitment, hard-work, and endurance in pursuing education of higher learning and/or career and technology education.
4. Plans to be a full-time student at a college or career school
5. Must maintain full-time enrollment and 2.5 GPA

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