Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Kappa Omega Omega Chapter & the Bakersfield Ivy Legacy Foundation, Inc. are excited to recognize our 2025 Scholarship Honorees.
Scholarship honorees are notified by email and encouraged to attend the Graduation Awards program on Tuesday, April 1 where they will receive their official award letters. Honorees must attend the awards program to receive the scholarship. Scholarship honorees not attending the program forfeit their award. The attire for the evening is business/professional. Plan to arrive no later than at 5:45pm. Family is most welcome and encouraged to attend. Admission for all is free.
SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA
Scholarships to High School graduates are awarded based on the following criteria:
Submission of a complete book scholarship application packet. Packet must include completed application, personal essay, sealed letters (2) of recommendation and an official transcript.
Successful review of the application packet for significant achievement in one or more areas including: grade point average, school leadership activities, community service participation or athletic competition. There is also consideration of financial need.
Submission of receipt for payment in 12 or more college units. Registration must be completed within the first semester after high school graduation.
High School students nominated for a book scholarship must meet all of the above criteria. In the event a student fails to meet any of the criteria for the award (e.g. submitting proof of registration in college), the award remains in the scholarship fund to be awarded in a subsequent year.
The Foundation partners with Community Donors who wish to give scholarships to deserving high school students. Some Community Donors give funds to The Foundation for scholarship distribution while others give directly to the student.
