SCHOLARSHIPS

The Ivy Centennial Foundation, Incorporated (ICF) was established by a group of African American sorority women in the Culver City/West Los Angeles area of Los Angeles County. They established this foundation in Culver City, California as a public charity. These women were members of the Mu Lambda Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. They established ICF with the intent of improving the lives of vulnerable populations and communities of color.

The mission of the foundation is very much focused on education. In supporting the ongoing achievements of its scholarship recipients beyond high school, The Ivy Centennial Foundation:

Cultivates and encourages high scholastic and ethical standards.
Maintains a progressive interest in college life experiences, and progress of its scholarship and award recipients.
Advocates community service from its scholarship applicants.
Prepares a college send-off event for its scholarship and award recipients.
Encourages recipients to maintain high academic averages and to avail themselves of the counseling and mental health resources offered at the institution where they matriculate.

ICF distributes scholarships and awards throughout Los Angeles County based on both need and academic average.

The Foundation awards scholarships to eligible high school students that provide financial assistance in obtaining a college degree and/or certification. The funds are provided upon receipt of evidence of enrollment in an accredited college or university.

Mission Statement: The Ivy Centennial Foundation will promote education and academic success, cultural enrichment, and foster health—physical, mental, and financial well-being for vulnerable populations and communities of color in Culver City/West Los Angeles and around the globe.

Our application period is currently closed. Look for new scholarship opportunities in 2025.

2025 Ivy Centennial Foundation Scholarships

Application Period: April 1 - April 30, 2025

(Scholarships/Awards range from $1,000 - $5,000)

The Ivy Centennial Foundation awards scholarships in three categories to deserving high school seniors, community college/trade school students, and full-time undergraduate students each year. The award is provided upon evidence of enrollment in either category 1, 2 or category 3 institutions.

Category 1: Graduating high school seniors (Class of 2025). Evidence of enrollment in College/University that offers a bachelor’s degree.

Category 2: Evidence of enrollment in a trade or educational entity that offers training and certification in technical, specialty fields or journeyman trades.

Category 3: Continuing student scholarships are one-time awards providing financial assistance to current, full-time students currently enrolled in a 4-year college or university.

Please see the steps to complete the process below. The Scholarship Application provides a detailed list of all required documents.

The submission deadline is Wednesday, April 30, 2025.

Eligibility Criteria

Category 1:

Be a United States citizen that reside in Los Angeles County
Be a graduating high school senior (Class of 2025) attending a high school in Los Angeles County.
Have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Have completed community service hours within the previous three years.
Have demonstrated leadership skills as evidenced by participation in extracurricular activities.
All scholarship materials must be received no later than Wednesday, April 30, 2025 (Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.)
Must be available to attend a virtual interview in mid-May 2025 (semi-finalists only).

To apply click: Category 1 & 2 Application

Category 2:

Be a United States citizen that reside in Los Angeles County
Have a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Provide evidence of enrollment in a trade or educational entity that offers training and certification in technical, specialty fields or journeyman trades.
Have completed community service hours within the previous three years.
Have completed an apprenticeship and/or work experience within the previous three years.
Have demonstrated leadership skills as evidenced by participation in extracurricular activities, volunteer and/or work experience.
All scholarship materials must be received no later than Wednesday, April 30, 2025 (Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.)
Must be available to attend a virtual interview in mid-May 2025 (semi-finalists only).

To Apply Click: Category 1 & 2 Application

Category 3:

Live in Los Angeles County
Have a minimum 2.8 GPA.
Enrolled as a full-time student at a 4-year college/university during 2024-25 academic year.
Provide evidence of continued enrollment at a 4-year college/university for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Must be in good academic standing. Provide an official transcript of your grades and course work for 2024-2025
Have completed volunteer or work experience within the past 2 years.
Write a 500-word essay that addresses the following question: Why do you deserve to win this financial award?
If you are a semifinalist, you may be asked to furnish additional information and/or be interviewed.
All scholarship materials must be received no later than Wednesday, April 30, 2025 (Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Must be available to attend a virtual interview in mid-May 2025 (semi-finalists only).

To Apply Click: Category 3 Application

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SCHOLARSHIPS

The mission of the foundation is very much focused on education. In supporting the ongoing achievements of its scholarship recipients beyond high school, The Ivy Centennial Foundation:

Cultivates and encourages high scholastic and ethical standards.

Maintains a progressive interest in college life experiences, and progress of its scholarship and award recipients.

Advocates community service from its scholarship applicants.

Prepares a college send-off event for its scholarship and award recipients.

Encourages recipients to maintain high academic averages and to avail themselves of the counseling and mental health resources offered at the institution where they matriculate.