Barbara E. Reed Scholarship Grant

The Barbara E. Reed Scholarship, offered by the R.O.S.E. Foundation, empowers high school seniors from Bucks and Montgomery Counties, PA, to pursue education at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). With a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrated financial need, this scholarship aims to enhance educational access for deserving students. Established to support women in transition, the Foundation's initiatives focus on fostering self-sufficiency and resilience through community engagement and educational opportunities.

R.O.S.E. Foundation
The R.O.S.E. Foundation (Recognizing Opportunities for Service and Education) is a nonprofit community organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for deserving women and their families. Its initiatives emphasize education, the arts, economic awareness, family dynamics, and emotional resilience, helping women strengthen coping skills and long-term stability. The Foundation’s charitable and educational efforts are supported and endorsed by members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, Phi Beta Omega Chapter, reflecting a commitment to service, sisterhood, and community uplift.
The Barbara E. Reed Scholarship supports graduating high school seniors who plan to attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) in Fall 2026. Eligible applicants must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA (4.0 scale) and demonstrate financial need based on Federal Income Guidelines. Applicants must reside in and attend school in Bucks or Montgomery Counties, Pennsylvania. The scholarship is designed to expand access to higher education at HBCUs for students facing financial challenges.

Eligibility

Awarded to a high school senior attending a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) in Fall 2026With a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale who is experiencing financial difficulty based on the Federal Income GuidelinesThe applicant must reside and attend school  in Montgomery or Bucks Counties.