The Cultured Pearl Foundation, Inc. Scholarships
The Cultured Pearl Foundation, Inc. Scholarships
Meet Past Award Recipients!
2024 Award Scholars
2023 Award Scholars
2022 Award Scholars
Meet the 2025 TCPF Scholarship Committee
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Ingrid Aarons-Porter
2025 TCPF Scholarship Committee Co-Chair
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LaTeisha Elliott
2025 TCPF Scholarship Committee Co-Chair
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Bianca Cooper
2025 TCPF Scholarship Committee Member
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Neqwuania Perry
2025 TCPF Scholarship Committee Member
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Christine Howell
2025 TCPF Scholarship Committee Member
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Marsha Daria
2025 TCPF Scholarship Committee Member
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LaKeisha Elliott
2025 TCPF Scholarship Committee Member
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Jenny Coerbell
2025 TCPF Scholarship Committee Member
A Word From Our 2025 Co-Chairs
Board Of Directors
Dana Wadsworth, President & Board Chair
Christine Howell, Vice-President
Marissa Banks, Treasurer
Karen Mclean, Secretary
Debra Logan-Rabb, Controller
Jasmine Shockness, Fundraising Chair
Kia Brown-Dudley
Kierstyn Harris
Shelika Tate
Zina Scott
Advisors
Imani Tisdale, Esq., Legal Advisor
Gen Distance, Presidential Advisor & Immediate Past President
Greetings!
The Cultured Pearl Foundation, Inc. often along with its community partner Omicron Upsilon Omega of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, provides vital local community service.
One aspect of The Cultured Pearl Foundation, Inc.'s community service includes awarding scholarships to deserving high school students in Fairfield County who will be attending college this Fall. Please encourage your eligible high school seniors to take advantage of this opportunity.
The deadline date for submission is April 13, 2025. A completed application consists of the following items:
1. Application Form
2. Official School Transcript
3. Two letters of recommendation (submitted by student or school staff)
The application, transcripts and letters of recommendation may be submitted at: https://www.theculturedpearlfoundation.org/scholarships
If there are any questions, please feel free to contact us at the email below.
Sincerely,
LaTeisha Elliott & Ingrid Aarons-Porter
Ms. LaTeisha Elliott & Mrs. Ingrid Aarons-Porter
2025 TCPF Scholarship Committee Co-Chairs
scholarship@theculturedpearlfoundation.org
Scholarship Fact Sheet
General Information
The Cultured Pearl Foundation, Inc. is currently offering 4 Scholarship Categories for 2025:
(1) High School Scholarships - a merit-based scholarship for senior high school students who demonstrate strong academic achievement.
(2) Joyce Yerwood Scholarship - Specifically for female applicants who champion community service.
(3) Blossom’s Butterflies - A first generation student who displays grit, resilience, the ability to multi-task and high character.
(4) Powered by GEN NEXT - A student who has successfully launched a business or businesses as a high schooler (should be a legitimate business, provable via social media or past advertising).
Eligibility
Applicants should be high school students in Fairfield County, CT.
Criteria
Applicants must
be enrolled full-time as a high school student
have a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.75 (“B-“) or better
show participation in volunteer, civic and community service activities
demonstrate academic achievement
have been accepted for admission to an accredited two-year or four-year college
Applicants should identify honors/awards received, complete the Personal Statement section of the application, submit letters of recommendation from a teacher and guidance counselor, and arrange for an official (unopened) transcript with cumulative GPA to be sent directly to the Foundation.
Selection
Application materials will be reviewed by members of the Foundation's Scholarship Committee. Recommendations by the Scholarship Committee will be subject to final approval by the Foundation's Board of Directors.
Award Information
Awards will range from $2,000-$3,000. This is a one-time award. Legitimate expenditures include tuition, room/board, coursework fees, books and supplies and local transportation.
Application Due Date
Applications must be electronically submitted via our website or emailed no later than April 13, 2025. Applications submitted after this date will not be considered. Walk-in applications will not be accepted.
Please NOTE: Failure to complete every section of the application and instructions completely and correctly will disqualify your consideration for an award.
2025 Student Scholarship Application
Each year, The Cultured Pearl Foundation, Inc. awards scholarships to college bound high school seniors throughout Fairfield County. Please find the 2025 application & instructions for submission below.
Teacher or Counselor Recommendation Letter Submission
Each year, The Cultured Pearl Foundation, Inc. awards scholarships to college bound high school seniors throughout Fairfield County. Please find below the 2025 form for submission of Teacher and/or Guidance Counselor Letter(s) of Recommendation below.