Ensuring students have the financial support needed to successfully matriculate through post secondary institutions is vital to the mission of the Legacy of Pearls Foundation. We offer several scholarships for students pursuing post-secondary studies.
How to Establish a Scholarship (this is only for those donors who want to start/establish a scholarship), if you are a student, keep scrolling to apply for available scholarships.
An annual scholarship open to any student enrolled in college. Applications will be available October 15 – November 15 each year. We are currently not accepting applications.
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An annual scholarship open to all seniors attending Douglas County High Schools. We are currently not accepting applications.
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A scholarship in memory of Barbara A. Dye, mother, grandmother, family member, and friend. This scholarship will support a student in the community as they continue their post secondary education. Donors giving to this scholarship will receive a tax donation letter at the end of the year.
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A scholarship in memory of Linda P. Calloway: wife, mother, family member, and friend. This scholarship is open to Metro Atlanta minority women pursuing a career in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). Donors giving to this scholarship will receive a tax donation letter at the end of the year. We are currently not accepting applications.
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A scholarship in honor of Jonathan & Mary A. Ware. This scholarship is open to Metro Atlanta high school male and female students who plan to attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU). Donors giving to this scholarship will receive a tax donation letter at the end of the year.
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A scholarship to honor Beverly Alexander, a life member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, past President of Sigma Omega Omega chapter and a committed community leader. This scholarship is open to minority students attending a Metro Atlanta high school with plans to pursue post-secondary education and have a demonstrated financial need. This scholarship does not have a minimum GPA requirement for the application. Donors giving to this scholarship will receive a tax donation letter at the end of the year. We are currently not accepting applications.
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A scholarship to honor Margie Nell Hall, who worked tirelessly in her community to benefit underprivileged youth. This scholarship is open to students attending or planning to attend a 2-year or 4-year college or university who have exhibited a commitment to community service. Donors giving to this scholarship will receive a tax donation letter at the end of the year. We are currently not accepting applications.
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The JDE Blue Collar Legacy Scholarship is for a first generation college student whose parents emphasize the value of post-secondary education. JDE was a husband, father, cousin and friend who knew the importance of education. This scholarship is to continue his legacy of wanting more and providing opportunities for young people to explore life after high school. Must be a first generation college student (technical, junior college or four-year institution).
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In honor of the Silver Anniversary of the 1994 Sigma Omega Omega Silver Stars, this scholarship has been established to support a current college student with their books or other school related expense that will help them with retention in college. This scholarship opens each fall. We are currently not accepting applications.
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This scholarship was established to honor the Boatwright, Williamson & Jones families whose vision, commitment to education, and personal sacrifice enabled Ms. Boatwright to be the first in her family to attend college. This scholarship is open to male and female students who are currently attending college. The student must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 with a demonstrated financial need. The student must exhibit a strong commitment to their education. Donors giving to this scholarship will receive a tax donation letter at the end of the year.
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This scholarship honors one of our servant leaders, Deirdre Graddick. During the 2019 Cotillion, Ms. Graddick learned of a heart condition and underwent a successful heart replacement. This did not stop her spirit of service. This scholarship is awarded to a participant in the T.E.A. Rose Debutante Cotillion Scholarship Program who has excelled in community service. To be eligible for the scholarship award, you must be a participant in the T.E.A. Rose Debutante Cotillion Scholarship Program.
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This scholarship honors a T.E.A. Rose Debutante Cotillion Scholarship Program participant for their leadership at school and in the community. It honors one of the charter members of Sigma Omega Omega Chapter. To be eligible for the scholarship award, you must be a participant in the T.E.A. Rose Debutante Cotillion Scholarship Program.
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This scholarship is to honor Arthur David Beavers Jr. and Gloria S. Beavers whose vision, commitment to education, and personal sacrifice enabled seven of their children to attend college. In addition, Arthur David Beavers Jr. was a community activist who worked diligently to solve problems and enhance the lives of others. This scholarship is open to a Metro Atlanta high school male or female student leader who plans to attend college. The student must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 with a demonstrated financial need. The student must also exhibit a strong commitment to community service. Donors giving to this scholarship will receive a tax donation letter at the end of the year. We are currently not accepting applications.
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This scholarship was established to honor the legacy of Jacqueline Jones who was a friend, a confidant, a lover of life, and a powerful mother. Jacqueline Jones was the epitome of strength and perseverance and was a three-time breast cancer survivor who fought to the very end. She never was defeated by cancer and triumphed in the face of adversity. Mrs. Jones was a firm believer in family and education and believed that through hard work any dream could be achieved. The Jacqueline Jones legacy scholarship is a tribute to her life that her family wishes to share with a deserving student in the Metro Atlanta area. The student must have a minimum GPA 3.0, plan to graduate from high school in the metro Atlanta area, and plans to attend any post-secondary institution. Donors giving to this scholarship will receive a tax donation letter at the end of the year.
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In honor of the Sigma Omega Omega Spring 2019 initiates, the Pearls of Grace Legacy Scholarship was established to assist graduate and/or non-traditional college students in their pursuit of higher education. Students who have shown grace through their commitment to community service are ideal applicants. Donors giving to this scholarship will receive a tax donation letter at the end of the year. We are currently not accepting applications.
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This one time scholarship award is in celebration of the 10 year anniversary of The Seven Amendments of the L.A.W. initiated Fall 2012. The award is based on demonstrated academic achievement, financial need, and an expressed interest in pursuing higher education. The students eligible for the award must be actively enrolled at a four year institution of higher education who are originally from the metro Atlanta area or surrounding counties. The scholar must intend to continue their education at a four-year college or university. Consideration will be given to academic achievement, financial need and the student’s community service record. We are currently not accepting applications.
Established in honor of James T. & Bernett Shaw who ensured that all 12 of their children graduated from high school and that they all pursued their dreams in various career fields. This application is open to students that are currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Nursing (with no prior college degrees), attended high school in Douglas County, GA, and has a parent that is a Sigma Omega Omega Chapter member. This is a one time merit scholarship awarded to a current college student with a 3.0 or higher GPA. We are currently not accepting applications.
Cerese D. Jewelry is a mother-daughter jewelry design company that is authentic and unconventional. This annual scholarship was established to support business students enrolled at Clark Atlanta University. This scholarship will directly support business students with the opportunity to learn, grow and develop. We are currently not accepting applications.
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