INVESTING IN THE BLACK COMMUNITIES OF TOMORROW
The Kelvin D. Isom II Impact Scholarship Fund was established by Mr. Kelvin Isom in 2018. This scholarship is for incoming college freshmen, and sophomores attending Postsecondary education in Pennsylvania; Georgia; or Washington, D.C. Mr. Isom, born and raised in the deep south of Atlanta, attended college in Pittsburgh, PA where he was heavily involved in many non-profit organizations, leadership positions and community outreach initiatives for 15 years. Currently residing in the District of Columbia, he is devoted to improving policy issues. Upon completing his studies at CCAC, The University of Pittsburgh, Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business, and University of Pittsburgh School of Law, he understood the value and significance of community involvement and diversity investment in support of future students. This scholarship aims to aid those young men and women growing up in impoverished and underrepresented neighborhoods exemplifying academic excellence and community involvement.
The purpose of this scholarship is to ensure that the most deserving students have additional support, supplementary to their opportunity to learn. It is through scholarships that financially disadvantaged students are given the chance to develop and gain a superior education.
To be eligible for the scholarship applicants must:
Be a graduating high school senior and college freshman in good academic standing.
Attending a four-year college or university in Western Pennsylvania, Atlanta, Georgia, or Washington D.C.
Preference will be given to those who have a 3.0 or higher G.P.A
African American students are strongly encouraged to apply
Must submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher or Professor.
Preference will be given to low-income students (determined by EFC number on SAR form).
One (1) or Two (2) scholarships worth $250 each are typically awarded annually.
The scholarship will be distributed during the beginning of the Fall Semester in August of 2023.
The application period is currently closed.
To apply, click on the link below and select The Kelvin D. Isom II Impact Scholarship Fund.
POISE FOUNDATION, Two Gateway Center, Suite 1700, 603 Stanwix Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222