P.I.N.K. Ivy Foundation, Inc.
PINK Ivy Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization affiliated with the Zeta Sigma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. The mission of PINK Ivy Foundation is to empower residents of the Portland metropolitan community through socio-economic development, health education and positive youth engagement. We accomplish this by partnering with the Zeta Sigma Omega Chapter and other community organizations to host community events, donate supplies and award scholarships.
The Roberta Vann and LaVerne Bagley Brown Scholarships
Roberta Vann and LaVerne Bagley Brown, along with several other young women in the Portland metro area chartered the Zeta Sigma Omega Chapter, Oregon's first and only graduate chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Their dedication and commitment to their community and to the sisterhood of the sorority inspired PINK Ivy Foundation and the Zeta Sigma Omega Chapter to create one scholarship each in their honor.
These scholarships are competitive awards of at least $500.00 each, and are awarded to a deserving High School Senior attending a 4-year college or university in the fall of the year it is given. These merit-based scholarships are based on a student’s academic performance, civic and personal leadership, career goals, and financial need. No preferential consideration will be given to any applicant.
To Qualify:
LaVerne Bagley Brown HBCU Scholarship
Roberta Vann Scholarship
The Roberta Vann and LaVerne Bagley Brown Scholarships
Roberta Vann and LaVerne Bagley Brown, along with several other young women in the Portland metro area chartered the Zeta Sigma Omega Chapter, Oregon's first and only graduate chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Their dedication and commitment to their community and to the sisterhood of the sorority inspired PINK Ivy Foundation and the Zeta Sigma Omega Chapter to create one scholarship each in their honor.
These scholarships are competitive awards of at least $500.00 each, and are awarded to a deserving High School Senior attending a 4-year college or university in the fall of the year it is given. These merit-based scholarships are based on a student’s academic performance, civic and personal leadership, career goals, and financial need. No preferential consideration will be given to any applicant.
To Qualify:
LaVerne Bagley Brown HBCU Scholarship
- Graduating High School Senior
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Must be attending a 4-year historically black college or university (HBCU) in the upcoming Fall semester or quarter in the granting year
Roberta Vann Scholarship
- Graduating High School Senior or Current College student
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Must be attending a 4-year college or university in the upcoming Fall semester or quarter in the granting year