February 11, 2024
Dear Eligible Student:
Thank you for your interest in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Alpha Nu Omega Chapter Academic Scholarships! As a chapter, we have been serving and responding to the ever changing needs of the Bay Area community since 1929. Currently, we have an active membership base of over 170 professional African American women, who come together for the sake of service and our wonderful sisterhood.
Each year, Alpha Nu Omega Chapter awards scholarships to high school and college students for the upcoming academic year. Our scholarship descriptions provide specific information regarding the donor, the amount of the scholarship, and specific criteria for eligibility. You may apply to multiple scholarships, however, eligible students will only be awarded one scholarship.
This year’s Scholarship Deadline is Friday, April 26, 2024. The students selected as scholarship awardees will be notified in May 2024. We anticipate that the award recipient celebration will take place in June 2024. Attendance is mandatory – please plan to attend.
Sincerely,
Sharese M. Hill, Chair
Pearl & Ivy Community Corporation
Angela L. Jeffers, President
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. | Alpha Nu Omega Chapter
Antonette G. West
Scholarship Committee Chair
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. | Alpha Nu Omega Chapter
Email: [email protected]
IDA LOUISE JACKSON SCHOLARSHIP
$1000 Scholarship Application
Dr. Ida Louise Jackson, graduated from the University of California, Berkeley. In 1921, Dr. Jackson was a charter member and first President of the Rho Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. on the Berkeley campus. In 1926, Dr. Jackson became the first African American teacher in Oakland, California. In 1937, Dr. Jackson co-founded and became general director of the Mississippi Health Project, a system of clinics aimed to address the health needs of rural Mississippi. Dr. Jackson was the moving spirit in the establishment of the Alpha Nu Omega Graduate Chapter of AKA and became its first president. In 1982, to honor the service of Ida Louise Jackson as Far Western Regional Director and as National President, the chapter voted unanimously to rename the annual Chapter scholarship in her name.
ELIGIBILITYThe applicant must:
● Be an African American female high school senior ● Attend high school in Alameda or Contra Costa County ● Have a grade point average of 3.00 or above, on a 4.00 scale ● Planning to attend UC Berkeley or an Historically Black College or University ● Be a citizen of the United States |
INSTRUCTIONSPlease upload the following statements and documents to the 2024 ILJ Scholarship Application:
● PERSONAL STATEMENT: Please describe what you envision for your career 10 years from now. What have you done to move in that direction? What do you plan to do moving forward? (max. length: 2 pages typed, double spaced, font size 12 pt) ● IN 200 WORDS OR LESS, describe a book that you read that changed your perspective on the world. ● RESUME: A resume that includes your work experience, extra-curricular activities and community service ● TRANSCRIPT: An official high school transcript received in a sealed envelope or directly from your school registrar ● 2 LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: 2 current letters of recommendation (one must be from an academic staff person at your school and all letters must have been written within 6 months from date of application) ● PROFESSIONAL PHOTO: A professional photo should be included (High School Graduation Photo acceptable, no selfies) ● OPTIONAL: If you have experienced extenuating circumstances, please submit a short (1 paragraph) statement with your application. |
You may apply to multiple scholarships from Alpha Nu Omega, however, eligible students will only be awarded one scholarship.
Deadline
Completed applications and all supporting documents must be sent no later than 11:59pm, Friday, April 26, 2024, to the following link:
2024 ILJ Scholarship Application
FOR QUESTIONS, PLEASE EMAIL: [email protected]
2024 ILJ Scholarship Application
FOR QUESTIONS, PLEASE EMAIL: [email protected]
ALPHA NU OMEGA SCHOLARSHIP
$1000 Scholarship Application
Alpha Nu Omega Chapter was chartered in 1929, the first Graduate chapter in Northern California and the second graduate chapter chartered in the Far Western Region. Our sorority’s eighth International President Ida L. Jackson was a member of Alpha Nu Omega Chapter. Alpha Nu Omega is also the home chapter of our 16th Far Western and 6th International Regional Director, Norma J. Tucker. Alpha Nu Omega is located in Northern California in the Bay Area. We are an active chapter working together to serve the Berkeley –Oakland Bay Area community.
ELIGIBLITYThe applicant must:
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INSTRUCTIONSPlease upload the following statements and documents to the 2024 ANO Scholarship Application:
● PERSONAL STATEMENT: Please describe what you envision for your career 10 years from now. What have you done to move in that direction? What do you plan to do moving forward? (max. length: 2 pages typed, double spaced, font size 12 pt) ● IN 200 WORDS OR LESS, describe a book that you read that changed your perspective on the world. ● RESUME: A resume that includes your work experience, extra-curricular activities and community service ● TRANSCRIPT: An official high school transcript received in a sealed envelope or directly from your school registrar ● 2 LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: 2 current letters of recommendation (one must be from an academic staff person at your school and all letters must have been written within 6 months from date of application) ● PROFESSIONAL PHOTO: A professional photo should be included (High School Graduation Photo acceptable, no selfies) ● OPTIONAL: If you have experienced extenuating circumstances, please submit a short (1 paragraph) statement with your application. |
You may apply to multiple scholarships from Alpha Nu Omega, however, eligible students will only be awarded one scholarship.
Deadline
Completed applications and all supporting documents must be sent no later than 11:59pm, Friday, April 26, 2024 to the following link: 2024 ANO Scholarship Application
FOR QUESTIONS, PLEASE EMAIL: [email protected]
FOR QUESTIONS, PLEASE EMAIL: [email protected]
OLGA JANE/DAISY ROSS SCHOLARSHIP
$2000 Scholarship Application
Olga Jane Lewis was a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley where she was initiated into the Rho Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. After completing her undergraduate work, Olga Jane Lewis taught at John F. Kennedy High School in the West Contra Costa Unified School District. She was an active member of Alpha Nu Omega Chapter since 1943. She made many contributions to the Berkeley YMCA and collected donations/funds for the American Red Cross. Olga Jane Lewis also found time to gather magazines to be distributed to patients at Herrick Hospital (now called Alta Bates Hospital).She was an avid reader with very eloquent speech. Olga Jane and Daisy Ross were best friends and shared many common interests. They were also both long time educators in the Bay Area. Daisy Ross, until her retirement, was very involved in community affairs. She remains a very supportive member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Alpha Nu Omega Chapter. In honor of the memory of her friend, Olga Jane Lewis, and the living legacy of Daisy Ross, a scholarship of $2000 will awarded annually to a qualified high school senior.
ELIGIBLITYThe applicant must:
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INSTRUCTIONSPlease upload the following statements and documents to the 2024 OJL Scholarship Application:
● PERSONAL STATEMENT: Please describe what you envision for your career 10 years from now. What have you done to move in that direction? What do you plan to do moving forward? (max. length: 2 pages typed, double spaced, font size 12 pt) ● IN 200 WORDS OR LESS, describe a book that you read that changed your perspective on the world. ● RESUME: A resume that includes your work experience, extra-curricular activities and community service ● TRANSCRIPT: An official high school transcript received in a sealed envelope or directly from your school registrar ● 2 LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: 2 current letters of recommendation (one must be from an academic staff person at your school and all letters must have been written within 6 months from date of application) ● PROFESSIONAL PHOTO: A professional photo should be included (High School Graduation Photo acceptable, no selfies) ● OPTIONAL: If you have experienced extenuating circumstances, please submit a short (1 paragraph) statement with your application. |
Deadline
Completed applications and all supporting documents must be sent no later than 11:59pm, Friday, April 26, 2024, to the following link: 2024 OJL Scholarship Application
FOR QUESTIONS, PLEASE EMAIL: [email protected]
FOR QUESTIONS, PLEASE EMAIL: [email protected]
RUTH LOVE SCHOLARSHIP
$500 Scholarship Application
Ruth Love, former superintendent of the Oakland Unified School District, was an active member of Alpha Nu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. After a successful bid for superintendent in the city of Chicago, farewelldonations were received from friends and colleagues in the Bay Area for a testimonial dinner in her honor. At Dr. Love’s request, remaining funds from the dinner were designated for a scholarship to be given to graduate of an Oakland Public School.
ELIGIBLITYThe applicant must:
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INSTRUCTIONSSubmit a complete application along with the following documents to the 2024 RLO Scholarship Application:
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You may apply to multiple scholarships from Alpha Nu Omega, however, eligible students will only be awarded one scholarship.
Deadline
Complete applications and all supporting documents must be postmarked no later than 11:59pm, Friday, April 26, 2024
and sent to the following link: 2024 RLO Scholarship Application
FOR QUESTIONS, PLEASE EMAIL: [email protected]
and sent to the following link: 2024 RLO Scholarship Application
FOR QUESTIONS, PLEASE EMAIL: [email protected]
LMJ SCHOLARSHIP
$1500 Scholarship Application
Lisa Morris Jones is a graduate of the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley where she was initiated into the Rho Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. After completing her undergraduate work, Ms. Jones attended The Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. Ms. Jones worked with the U.S. Department of the Treasury in Washington, DC where she was a Bond Guarantee Program Manager funding charter schools, small businesses, affordable housing, and other projects in underserved communities across the country. While at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, she was awarded the 2016 Samuel J Heyman Service to American Medal for Citizen Services. Ms. Jones is a trustee with the UC Berkeley Foundation and president of the LMJ Group, Inc. Ms. Jones remains a supportive member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. In honor of the memory of her parents Romona Morris, a former educator, and Melvin Morris, a former entrepreneur and real estate developer, a scholarship of $1500 will be awarded annually to two qualified students currently attending the University of California, Berkeley.
Eligibility |
Instructions |
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The applicant must:
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Please upload the following statements and documents to the 2024 LMJ Scholarship Application:
● ESSAY 1 : Please share the story of an African American entrepreneur who has inspired you, highlighting their achievements, challenges overcome, and the impact they've made. How has their journey influenced your perspective on entrepreneurship, and in what ways do you envision incorporating their principles into your own aspirations (Attached file, 500-750 words, double spaced, 12 pt font size.) ● ESSAY 2 : What key challenges and opportunities exist within the current education system for African Americans, and how do you envision using your education and potential influence to contribute to positive changes or advancements in this system? (Attached file, 500-750 words, double spaced, 12 pt font size.) ● RESUME: A resume that includes your work experience, extra-curricular activities and community service ● TRANSCRIPT: An official college transcript received in a sealed envelope or directly from your school registrar ● 2 LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: 2 current letters of recommendation (one must be from an academic staff person at your school and all letters must have been written within 6 months from date of application) ● PROFESSIONAL PHOTO: A professional photo should be included (High School Graduation Photo acceptable, no selfies) ● OPTIONAL: If you have experienced extenuating circumstances, please submit a short (1 paragraph) statement with your application. You may apply to multiple scholarships from Alpha Nu Omega, however, eligible students will only be awarded one scholarship. |
Deadline
Completed applications and all supporting documents must be sent no later than 11:59pm, Friday, April 26, 2024, to the following link: 2024 LMJ Scholarship Application
FOR QUESTIONS, PLEASE EMAIL: [email protected]
FOR QUESTIONS, PLEASE EMAIL: [email protected]