Scholarships & Grants
The R.O.S.E. Foundation (Recognizing Opportunities in Service and Education Foundation) was founded by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Phi Beta Omega Chapter and awarded over $60,000 in scholarships to students continuing their education in 2022.
2025 Applications –visit http://therosefdn.org/#community
The R.O.S.E. Foundation provides scholarships annually to students and grants to organizations whose goals mirror and/or support our national initiatives. Visit http://therosefdn.org/#community to apply for the scholarships listed below.
R.O.S.E. Scholar Scholarship
The R.O.S.E. Scholar Scholarship is awarded to a student who is a graduating high school senior with a minimum 3.2 grade point average, on a 4.0 scale. The applicant must exemplify exceptional community service involvement and reside in and attend school in Bucks or Montgomery Counties.
Dr. Betty James Robinson Youth Scholarship
The Dr. Betty James Robinson Youth Scholarship is awarded to a high school senior with a minimum 2.7 grade point average on a 4.0 scale who is experiencing financial difficulty based on the Federal Income Guidelines found here: https://aspe.hhs.gov/topics/poverty-economic-mobility/poverty-guidelines The applicant must reside in and attend school in Bucks or Montgomery Counties.
Claire Morris Lyons Scholarship
The Claire Morris Lyons Scholarship is awarded to a student who is a graduating high school senior who permanently resides in Pennsylvania, and plans to attend Cheyney University of Pennsylvania or currently enrolled at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, with a “C” grade point average between 1.7 and 2.3, on a 4.0 scale.
Second Chance College Scholarship
The Second Chance College Scholarship is awarded to a student who attends school and resides in Bucks or Montgomery Counties, who is at least 21 years of age and currently enrolled in a postsecondary institution i.e. a four year college, community college or technical/vocational school having completed at least one semester while maintaining a minimum 2.7 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Kirkland-Lyles Scholarship
The Kirkland-Lyles Scholarship is awarded to a student entering their sophomore, junior or senior year at an Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in the Fall of 2025 with at least a 2.5 Grade Point Average, on a 4.0 scale. The applicant must reside permanently in Montgomery or Bucks Counties, PA.
Barbara E. Reed Scholarship
The Barbara E. Reed Scholarship is awarded to a high school senior attending a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) in Fall 2025 with a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale who is experiencing financial difficulty based on the Federal Income Guidelines found here:https://aspe.hhs.gov/topics/poverty-economic-mobility/poverty-guidelines. The applicant must reside and attend school in Montgomery or Bucks Counties.
Watson - James Legacy HBCU Scholarship
The Watson- James Scholarship is awarded to a public high school student who is matriculating to select HBCUs: Bowie State University, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, Clark-Atlanta University, Hampton University, Morgan State University, North Carolina A&T University , Paine College, Spelman College or Tennessee State University. A student must have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. The applicant must reside and attend school in Montgomery or Bucks counties.
The Robert W. and Irene O. James Community College/ Technical Career Scholarship
The Robert W. and Irene O. James Community College/ Technical Career Scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who is matriculating to a community college or technical school. The applicant must have a minimum 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale. The applicant must reside and attend school in Montgomery or Bucks Counties.
Patti Blue Williams HBCU Scholarship
The Patti Blue Williams Scholarship is awarded to a public high school senior attending a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) in Fall 2025. The applicant must reside and attend school in Montgomery, Bucks or Philadelphia Counties and must be able to provide a valid acceptance letter to a Historically Black College or University (HBCU.) The applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Halls of Scholars Scholarship
The Hall of Scholars Scholarship is awarded to high-achieving students with a strong commitment to community service. It is open to graduating high school seniors and current HBCU students with a minimum 2.8 GPA who reside in Montgomery, Bucks, or Philadelphia Counties. Applicants must provide proof of acceptance or enrollment at an accredited HBCU.