The Ivy Centennial Foundation, Inc.

The Ivy Centennial Foundation, Inc.

The Ivy Centennial Foundation, Inc.

(ICF) mission is to provide scholarships, community service programs, and outreach to support the educational achievement of youth and promote health and wellness in the Southern California community and beyond.

2024 ICF Community Scholarships and Achievement Awards 06/07/2024

Congratulations to the Ivy Centennial Foundation’s 2024 Community Scholarship and Achievement Award winners for their hard work and commitment to achieving their goals. They are distinguished, poised to lead, and ready to make their mark on the world. Best of luck to them in their pursuit of their college degrees.

2024 ICF Community Scholarships and Achievement Awards

29/03/2024

UPDATE:
We have extended the application deadline to Wednesday, APRIL 24, 2024.

The Ivy Centennial Foundation, Inc. (ICF) is pleased to announce the launch of its 2024 scholarship season. The scholarship cycle is now open and the eligibility requirements can be found on the Scholarship page of the ICF website, https://ivycentennialfoundation.org/.

The deadline for application submissions is April 24, 2024.

Share this scholarship opportunity with your faith-based entities, local high schools, and personal networks. Thank you for continuing to make a difference in the lives of our youth and community.

If you have any questions about the scholarship, contact us at [email protected].

11/03/2024

The Ivy Centennial Foundation, Inc. (ICF) is pleased to announce the launch of its 2024 scholarship season. The scholarship cycle is now open and the eligibility requirements can be found on the Scholarship page of the ICF website, https://ivycentennialfoundation.org/.

The deadline for application submissions is April 7, 2024.

Share this scholarship opportunity with your faith-based entities, local high schools, and personal networks. Thank you for continuing to make a difference in the lives of our youth and community.

If you have any questions about the scholarship, contact us at [email protected].

30/01/2024

It's Here...The Brand New ICF Website!

The Ivy Centennial Foundation, Inc. is excited to announce the launch of its newly designed website,
https://ivycentennialfoundation.org/

The website features a fresh look, user-friendly navigation and informative content to help visitors understand the Foundation's mission and services.

“We are thrilled to unveil our new website to the public and provide an enhanced online experience for our valued community partners, collaborators and foundation members,” said Dr. Barbara Denson Trotter, ICF Board President. “The website reflects the notion that ‘We are our brothers (and sisters) keepers.”

We invite you to explore the website and sign up for our newsletters and updates.

https://ivycentennialfoundation.org/

29/12/2023

Community Friends and Supporters,

It is always the right time to support our community with a year-end donation!
Your one-time contribution of $50 or monthly gift of $25 or more, ensures that the Ivy Centennial Foundation continues to serve our diverse community by healing hearts and transforming lives in 2024.

Just Added! With a gift of $50, The Green Family Foundation will match 2x the donation! Your $50 becomes $100!

Simply put, we need your help today. If you have yet to make a gift to our Ivy Connect Challenge 2X Match Challenge, we hope you can respond before time runs out on this opportunity to double your impact by December 31, 2023.

Link to donate: https://bit.ly/IvyConnectChallenge

23/12/2023

The Ivy Centennial Foundation sends you warm wishes for a holiday season filled with joy, happiness, love, and blessings. May the beauty of the world surround you with peace and may the joy of the season fill your heart and the hearts of those whom we serve with hope for the future.

Consider donating to the Ivy Connect Challenge:
https://bit.ly/IvyConnectChallenge

05/12/2023

Help us pave the way to success...Make the connection, The Ivy Connect Challenge!

Accept the challenge and ask your employer to match your donation.

Click the link to donate:
https://bit.ly/IvyConnectChallenge

28/11/2023

It's !

No one should let the lack of funding get in the way of their pathway to success.

Are you ready to accept the Ivy Connect Challenge! Now is the time to help make an impact.

We are looking for 300 Community Supporters to each donate $50
to reach our goal of $15,000.

Click the link to donate: https://bit.ly/IvyConnectChallenge

14/11/2023

ICF is proud to announce a mini grant opportunity.

The Green Aaron Family Foundation STEM mini grants for Educators provides teachers and administrators with funds to increase the number of students taking and succeeding in advanced math and science courses in grades 7-11.

Click the link to access the application: bit.ly/GreenAaron-STEM

Applications are due Monday, December 4, 2023.

Photos from The Ivy Centennial Foundation, Inc.'s post 18/06/2023

The Ivy Centennial Foundation, Inc. uplifted the achievements of some absolutely amazing young people during our 2023 Scholarship Celebration! They are poised to lead and ready to make their mark on the world, we could not be prouder. We were blessed to have two former ICF Scholars to come back and pour into this year's 13 awardees. ICF will distribute $50,500 in scholarships and awards this year in support of our community.

Congratulations to our Scholarship Chairman Roberta Butler, ICF President Dr. Barbara Denson Trotter, ICF Board Member and MLO President Andria Hancock-Crear and to everyone who worked so hard to create this memorable experience for our scholars and their families.

15/04/2023

There is still time to apply! Get the application here: www.akamlo.org/scholarships The Ivy Centennial Foundation, Inc., in partnership with Mu Lambda Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., has officially released the 2023 college scholarship application process! Awards range from a minimum of $1,000 to $5,000. The submission deadline is April 30, 2023. Spread the word!

29/03/2023

The Ivy Centennial Foundation, Inc., in partnership with Mu Lambda Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., has officially released the 2023 college scholarship application process! Awards range from a minimum of $1,000 to $5,000. The submission deadline is April 30, 2023. Access the application here: www.akamlo.org/scholarships. Spread the word!

29/11/2022

TODAY'S THE DAY! “Give the Gift that Educates. “This program gave me the opportunity to portray my love for the life sciences through my love for creating art.” – Jhane’ Brooker, ICF STEM Essay Contest Winner 2021 and Aspiring Medical Illustrator Class of 2027

You can also give the gift that educates. Together we touch lives here: https://bit.ly/ICF2022GivingTuesday

28/11/2022

“Give the Gift that Educates. I received a scholarship from ICF and graduated summa cm laude with a degree in Engineering Physics, Mechanical Engineering Concentration - Tulane University, May 2022.” – Brock Headen

You can also give the gift that educates. Together we touch lives here: https://bit.ly/ICF2022GivingTuesday

27/11/2022

“I Give the Gift that Educates. I believe in educating the community. Education is yours for life once you receive it.” – Angela Wright

You can also give the gift that educates. Together we touch lives here: https://bit.ly/ICF2022GivingTuesday

17/11/2022

Prepare to give the gift that educates. Let your gift touch the lives of others. Your opportunity is coming soon.

30/08/2022

Meet the ICF Scholars of 2022 - We applaud your accomplishments and your zeal for the future. Over $53,000 to deserving youth - Congratulations!

17/06/2022

Mu Lambda Omega joins The Ivy Centennial Foundation, Inc. to celebrate the determination and demonstrated excellence of the Class of 2022!!

30/05/2022

Haven’t registered? There is still time! Register today for our Get Up And Run virtual 5K at https://bit.ly/GUAR5K-2022
Get those steps in as we raise money for our scholarship and community programs.

16/05/2022

Join ICF/MLO for our 2nd Annual Get Up and Run Virtual 5K Run/Walk Fundraiser! Register today at https://bit.ly/GUAR5K-2022 Early Bird Registration of $40 ends May 21, and is $45 thereafter through June 26. Complete your virtual anytime or during race weekend June 24-26. Cool race swag included!
*Race proceeds benefit the Ivy Centennial Foundation’s scholarships and community programs.*

29/12/2021

These Game Changers are ready to get the preparation to tackle the challenges of our time, will you help? Give here: https://bit.ly/ICFHBCU2021 Your donation sends a graduating high school senior to a HBCU institution or a college-bound junior on a multi-city HBCU tour!

30/11/2021

Together we can do extraordinary things. On this Giving Tuesday, you can send the next Game Changer to a Historical Black College or University! ICF Cares - join us! Give: https://bit.ly/ICFHBCU2021

19/11/2021

There is still time! The Ivy Centennial Foundation is encouraging a new generation of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) professionals. ICF will give talented students in 6th-8th grade a chance to win a STEM workshop of their choice! Spread the word to youth that you know. Students can submit a 150-250 word essay BY DEC 5TH! Click here to enter: https://bit.ly/ICFSTEM_ESSAY_6-8
Good Luck!!

19/11/2021

It’s not too late! The Ivy Centennial Foundation is encouraging a new generation of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) professionals. ICF will give talented students in 9th-12th grade a chance to win a STEM workshop of their choice! Spread the word to youth that you know. Students can submit a 500-1000 word essay BY DEC 5TH! Click here to enter: https://bit.ly/ICFSTEM_ESSAY_9-12
Good Luck!!

19/11/2021

Don’t miss out! The Ivy Centennial Foundation wants to send the next Game Changer on a HBCU Tour to explore the legacy and opportunities that abound! Spread the word to high school youth that you know. Students can submit a 500-1000 word essay BY DEC 5TH! Click here to enter: https://bit.ly/ICFHBCU_ESSAY2021
Good Luck!!

06/11/2021

Stay tuned!

01/11/2021

The Ivy Centennial Foundation wants to send the next Game Changer on a HBCU Tour to explore the legacy and opportunities that abound! Spread the word to high school youth that you know. Students can submit a 500-1000 word essay BY DEC 5TH! Click here to enter: https://bit.ly/ICFHBCU_ESSAY2021

Good Luck!!

01/11/2021

The Ivy Centennial Foundation is encouraging a new generation of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) professionals. ICF will give talented students in 9th-12th grade a chance to win a STEM workshop of their choice! Spread the word to youth that you know. Students can submit a 500-1000 word essay BY DEC 5TH! Click here to enter: https://bit.ly/ICFSTEM_ESSAY_9-12

Good Luck!!

01/11/2021

The Ivy Centennial Foundation is encouraging a new generation of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) professionals. ICF will give talented students in 6th-8th grade a chance to win a STEM workshop of their choice! Spread the word to youth that you know. Students can submit a 150-250 word essay BY DEC 5TH! Click here to enter: https://bit.ly/ICFSTEM_ESSAY_6-8

Good Luck!!

28/06/2021

The Ivy Centennial Foundation wishes to express our heartfelt thanks for your support of our virtual popcorn fundraiser!! Pop Up Shops are now closed for popcorn. But it is not too late to make a donation here https://bit.ly/ICFPopcorn
Your support allows us to provide scholarships and create impactful programs for our community. Your partnership is amazing!!

Who is ICF?

The Ivy Centennial Foundation, Inc. (ICF) mission is to provide scholarships, community service programs, and outreach to support the educational achievement of youth and promote health in the Southern California community. ICF is comprised of dedicated community leaders that have come together to uplift the next generation by nurturing their talents and abilities and providing resources to support their endeavors and dreams.

ICF has distributed thousands of dollars in scholarships to deserving students annually and we look forward to meeting the needs of even more scholars in the making. ICF also funds enriching experiences for youth to expose them to the boundless opportunities that exist to help them identify what they want for their future. Programs include tours to historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), college application support, exposure to the arts and many other activities.

There is much work to be done and ICF works to create meaningful partnerships with corporations, foundations, like-minded organizations and the individual donor community to leverage resources and create opportunities to benefit young people who are the future of our society. To discuss the possibilities, contact us at [email protected]. And thank you for your support!!

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Meet the ICF Scholars of 2022 - We applaud your accomplishments and your zeal for the future.  Over $53,000 to deserving...
Haven’t registered? There is still time! Register today for our Get Up And Run virtual 5K at https://bit.ly/GUAR5K-2022 ...