P.E.A.R.L.S., Inc. in collaboration with Nu Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., will be offering scholarships to high school seniors.

The Maurice Williams Scholarship:  The chapter awards a maximum of $5,500 in scholarships each year to graduating minority high school female students through proceeds from our Bowling For Scholars Party, online florist (http://www.nuxiomegaflowers.org), and other fundraising activities. One scholarship is awarded based on community service, the other is awarded for academic accomplishments. We also provide funds to past award recipients, which is in line with our goal of supporting young women throughout their college career.

The Constance R. Pizarro Community Service and Leadership Award: This award is presented to a young woman in recognition of her outstanding community based outreach. The award was established in honor of Mrs. Constance R. Pizarro the current North Atlantic Regional Director of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., where she oversees 133 graduate and undergraduate chapters.  Mrs. Pizarro is the founder and incorporator of P.E.A.R.L.S. Inc., Nu Xi Omega chapters non-profit organization.  Mrs. Pizarro is also a member of several community minded organizations including North Stelton AME Church and the Women in Leadership at Hofstra University.  Her leadership also inspired The Diamond foundation of Kappa Alpha Psi to partner with P.E.A.R.L.S. Inc.

The DIAMOND and PEARLS Scholarship: This award is sponsored by The DIAMOND Foundation, Inc., the philanthropic foundation of the New Brunswick Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. in partnership with P.E.A.R.L.S., Inc.  The DIAMOND Foundation's primary mission is to provide educational opportunities to children in need. The Foundation supports this initiative with the cooperation of P.E.A.R.L.S. by selecting a young man annually to receive this award.