Diamond Jubilee Pearls Foundation
The Diamond Jubilee Pearls Foundation of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Upsilon Mu Omega chapter is a 501 (c) (3) organization, established in 2003 to provide high school and college scholarships to students in the city of Milwaukee.
In addition to awarding scholarships, the foundation also financially supports all of the community service projects sponsored by Upsilon Mu Omega Chapter including Family Fun Day, MLK Day of Service, Breast Cancer Walk/Run and numerous other service projects.
Since its inception, the Foundation has awarded over $100,000 to local students.
Tax-deductible contributions can be made to support these educational activities and the DJP Scholarship fund to:
Diamond Jubilee Pearls Foundation, Inc.
Alpha Kappa Alpha - Upsilon Mu Omega
Attention: Vivian Mays - DJP Foundation, Financial Secretary
PO Box 250645
Milwaukee, WI 53225
Signature Events
AKA DAY AT THE DERBY
AKA Day at the Derby commemorates the running of the Kentucky Derby. All proceeds from this event support the Diamond Jubilee Pearls Foundation, which provides scholarships to college-bound students in the Greater Milwaukee area.
FAMILY FUN DAY
Family Fun Day is our annual back-to-school celebration, filled with games, food, and fun to kick off the new school year.
PARTY WITH A PURPOSE
Party with a Purpose is an annual fundraising event, where proceeds from ticket sales support scholarships for Milwaukee students, blending celebration with community impact.
Scholarship Applications
The Upsilon Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Diamond Jubilee Pearls Foundation is proud to announce that the 2026 scholarship application cycle is now open.
These scholarship opportunities provide financial assistance to graduating high school seniors who plan to enroll full-time at an accredited four-year college or university, as well as current undergraduate students who are already enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year institution.
Applicants may apply for multiple scholarships; however, only one scholarship award will be granted per recipient. Scholarship awards begin at $2,000. Eligible applicants must be residents of the City of Milwaukee.
The application deadline is Monday, May 4, 2026.
Application for High School Seniors
Application for Undergraduate Students