SCHOLARSHIP
Your Dream Awaits!
Since 1988, the Pearl and Ivy Educational Foundation has awarded scholarships to graduating DC high school students and continuing college students, with over $1 million in total giving. This year, we are excited to continue our tradition of empowering future leaders—apply and take the next step toward achieving your dreams!
Important Dates:
Applications Open - Monday, January 13, 2025
Application Deadline - Monday, February 24, 2025, by 11:59 PM
SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS
✓ DC resident
✓ Current DC public high school or public charter school student
✓ Graduating college-bound senior
✓ 2.5 GPA or higher
Meet our 2024 Scholars
Oluwadamilola Akinsanya
Washington Latin Public Charter School
Nnennia Arinzeh
BASIS Washington, D.C.
Kayla Bethea
Benjamin Banneker Academic High School
Lamont Black
Benjamin Banneker Academic High School
Danielle Chatman
Benjamin Banneker Academic High School
Courtney Cobb
Benjamin Banneker Academic High School
Dearontre Daise
Anacostia High School
Priscila de la Cruz
Benjamin Banneker Academic High School
Paige Fogle
Jackson-Reed High School
Alynah King
Jackson-Reed High School
Kathya Lavado-Arrington
Washington Latin Public Charter School
Alexander Isaiah Lee
Francis L. Cardozo High School
Logan Lockley
Jackson-Reed High School
Sydney Mack
McKinley Technology High School
Naima Paris
Coolidge Senior High School
Etianna Prophete
Duke Ellington School of the Performing Arts
Monae’ Rucker
McKinley Technology High School
Vyarnie Russell
KIPP DC: College Preparatory
Morgan Simpson
Jackson-Reed High School
Kennedy Taylor
McKinley Technology High School
Kendall Walker
School Without Walls High School
Dorian Washington
Benjamin Banneker Academic High School
Our 2023 Scholars
Ameenah Aleem
Benjamin Banneker High School
Danielle Chandler
Washington Latin Public Charter School
Naki Cobb
Benjamin Banneker High School
Mekhia Ellerbe
McKinley Technology High School
Jessicah Fluellyn
Friendship Technology Preparatory High School
Alicia Hardy
Benjamin Banneker High School
Ajah Hawkins
E.L. Haynes Public Charter School
Eva Holley
McKinley Technology High School
Jayla Hunter
Duke Ellington School of the Arts
Mattie Isaac
Benjamin Banneker High School
Sierra Jefferson
Benjamin Banneker High School
Jaylah Jennings
McKinley Technology High School
Alejandra Jimenez
Benjamin Banneker High School
Yohanna Mbedgue
Francis L. Cardozo Education Campus
Iyana Nickens
Dunbar High School
Jonathan Portillo
E.L. Haynes Public Charter School
Andrew Ratcliff
Coolidge Senior High School
Lauryn Shepard
Washington Latin Public Charter School
Elijah Vicks
Thurgood Marshall Academy Public Charter School
Terrell Webster
McKinley Technology High School
