Gwinnett Pearls of Service along with Upsilon Alpha Omega, offers scholarships to African-American high school seniors to further their educational opportunities. It is the chapter’s goal to promote post-secondary educational endeavors. Scholarships will be awarded to Gwinnett County residents who meet the scholarship qualifications.
I. Beauty P. Baldwin Scholarship
This scholarship was named in honor of one of our chartering members, Mrs. Beauty P. Baldwin. Thus far, we have awarded nearly $100,000 in scholarships to college-bound freshman.
Qualifications:
- Must be of African-American descent
- Must already be accepted to an accredited four-year college or university
- Must possess leadership potential and good character
- Must demonstrate superior scholastic achievement
To apply for the 2012 Beauty P. Baldwin Scholarship, prospective applicants are asked to download the cover letter and scholarship application.
II. Theresa Dove-Waters Scholarship
The Theresa Dove-Waters book scholarship is offered to Education majors at Gainesville State University.
III. Debutante Cotillion and Scholarship Ball
The Debutante Cotillion and Scholarship Ball is arguably the premier event for high school junior and senior girls in the Metro Atlanta area. Learn more about the program.
IV. Little Miss AKA Pageant
The Little Miss AKA pageant is the culmination of a series of cultural, educational and fundraising events for young girls ages 7 to 10 years old. This AKA signature program promotes and cultivates in the young girls’ elegance, poise and social awareness. Upsilon Alpha Omega Chapter also provides workshops and service opportunities for the participants.
Since the pageant’s inception in 2006, UAO has used the program as a means of fundraising for awarding scholarships dollars to young women and men for their scholastic achievement and community service. Funding for the scholarships come from patron donations and solicitations.
For more information please visit the LMAKA website.
V. Economic Success = Partnership Business Grant
Download the application for a UAO Business Grant and vie for a prestigious Economic Success = Partnership Grant. (This grant is exclusively for businesses owned by African-American women.) Get more information about the grant here.
