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 AKA Money Camp, Family Fun Day, MLK Day of Service, Breast Cancer Walk/Run and numerous other service projects.

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The foundation hosts two major fundraisers every year in the fall and spring. The funds raised from each event makes it possible for Upsilon Mu Omega Chapter to sponsor various community service projects at no cost to families in the City of Milwaukee.

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Tax-deductible contributions can be made to support these educational activities and the DJP Scholarship fund to:

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Diamond Jubilee Pearls Foundation, Inc.
Alpha Kappa Alpha - Upsilon Mu Omega
Attention: Renee Washington - DJP Foundation, Financial Secretary
P.O. Box 250645
Milwaukee, WI 53225

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Diamond Jubilee Pearls Foundation

Scholarship Applications

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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

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