The DC Pearls III Foundation, Inc., in conjunction with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Rho Mu Omega Chapter awards college scholarships to assist Washington, D.C. high school graduates to continue their education at a Historically Black College or University (HBCU).  

Scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership skills, and community service.

A minimum of six (6) scholarships will be awarded to students who will be matriculating at a Historical Black College or University (HBCU) beginning in the fall of 2021. The application will be available in this spring for the scholarships listed below.  Additional scholarships may also be available that are funded directly by members.

Angela Ducker Richardson Memorial Scholarship ($1000) will be awarded to a student matriculating to an HBCU and majoring in Health and Science.

Presidential Scholarship ($4000) will be awarded to a student matriculating to an HBCU and who demonstrates a significant history of leadership and volunteer service activities.

General Scholarship ($4000) * will be awarded to a student matriculating to an HBCU and who demonstrates academic excellence or potential, leadership skills, and community.

Linda Latney Scholarship ($4000) * will be awarded to a student matriculating to an HBCU and who demonstrates academic excellence, leadership skills, and community service. Scholarship only available to students attending Eastern High School, Washington DC.

Science, Technology, Engineering and mathematics (STEM) Scholarship ($4000) * will be awarded to a student matriculating to an HBCU and who demonstrates achievement in STEM activities.

Arts Scholarship ($4000) will be awarded to a student pursuing a college degree in music performance, music/art education or visual arts (ceramics, drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, design, crafts, photography, video, filmmaking and architecture).