Scholarship Awards

Nyla Cross

2023 Scholarship Recipients 

The Pasadena/Altadena Chapter of AKA in Partnership with the Pasadena/Altadena Ivy Foundation awarded 12 Scholarships and Book Awards to graduating college bound students.  The Scholarships were awarded in S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) and Social Justice. 

The accomplishments of all of these young people are amazing.  As they strike out into the world, the future is in great hands.  The Pasadena Chapter of AKA in partnership with PAIF is honored to help them on their journey by awarding these Scholarships.

The organizations awarded over $22,000.00 in Scholarships.   The Regenia Payne Moses multi-year scholarship award of $5000 went to Nyla Cross from Polytechnic High School.   When all is said and done the Pasadena/Altadena Chapter of AKA in partnership with PAIF will have awarded over $620,000 in Scholarships since being chartered in 1960.   The organizations continue to have a goal of increasing the award amounts and look forward to assistance in achieving that goal. 

First Name Last Name Graduating High School Scholarship Category  
Nyla Cross Polytechnic High School Regenia P. Moses Scholarship  
Marie  Milton Polytechnic High School STEAM Scholarship  
Noel  Johnson-Montoya  John Muir High School STEAM Scholarship  
Zora  Phillips

Flintridge Sacred Heart

High School

STEAM Scholarship  
Gabrielle  Trice John Muir High School Overcoming The Odds   
Brandin Dantzler St. Francis High School Young African American Male  
Asa  Phillips Loyola High School Young African American Male  
Joshua  Andrews John Muir High School Young African American Male  
Ulysses  Hill Cathedral High School Young African American Male  
Naasir  Tatum St. Francis High School Young African American Male  
Cole  Jackson St. Francis High School Young African American Male  
Drushun Phillips St. Francis High School Young African American Male  
         

Bronze Sponsors ($1000 - $2500):

  • Calwes Homes, Inc.
  • Clayton Cottage Homes

Scholarship Patrons ($250 - $999)

  • Carolyn Williams
  • Jeane Ward
  • Mary Helen Crew

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