Pearl & Ivy Educational Foundation Scholarship

Pearl & Ivy Educational Foundation Scholarship

Overview: Since 1988, the Pearl and Ivy Educational Foundation has awarded scholarships to graduating DC high school students and continuing college students, with over $1 million in total giving.

Geographic Scope: Washington, D.C.

Focus Areas: Educational advancement for college-bound high school students

Eligibility Requirements

• Current resident of Washington, D.C.
• Enrolled as a senior at a D.C. public high school or public charter high school
• College-bound with plans to enroll in post-secondary education
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
• Demonstrated potential for continued academic success

Available Named Scholarship Funds

The foundation maintains 54+ named endowment scholarship funds (fully funded and partially funded), including but not limited to:
• D.I.V.Y.N.E. Silver Star Scholarship
• Anita Watson Hammond Scholarship
• April Gaines-Jernigan Scholarship
• Bernice J. Tillett Scholarship
• Lauren Underwood Scholarship Fund
• Nan Peete Scholarship
• And 48+ additional named funds

Contact: info@piefdc.org or P.O. Box 75094, Washington, DC 20013

Note: 2026 scholarship applications are currently closed.