Alumnae Opportunities

The Alumna Chrysalis Award

The Alumna Chrysalis Award is the inaugural award to recognize PEARLS Alumnae in our community who are striving to promote what PEARLS stands for: Personal Responsibility, Empathy, Awareness, Respect, Leadership and Support.   

 We are looking for Alumnae who are using the PEARLS attributes to further their career goals and are creating a Legacy in Motion.  In the application you will be asked to explain how PEARLS has impacted your life and how you plan to use the PEARLS attributes to succeed.  

 Award Amount: $1500 

Application window March 4 – 22, 2024  

The award will be presented at the Inspired to Lead Gala on April 11, 2024  | 5:30 - 8:30pm | Discovery World

Eligible Recipients 

• All Alumnae are eligible! Includes current staff of PEARLS for Teen Girls. 

• Alumnae are 18 years or older and are not in grades 5-12 during the 2023/24 school year. 

• Alumnae attended at least one group offered by PEARLS while in grades 5-12. 

 Application Requirements 

• The award should be used for furthering their business, obtaining certification, or attending training.  

• Allow PEARLS to share their photograph and story for promotional and grant purposes. 

• Allow PEARLS to reconnect throughout the year to follow-up and report on their achievements for promotional and grant purposes. 

• Act as a spokesperson for PEARLS throughout the 2024/2025 Program Year at events or for media opportunities. - Media training to be provided by PEARLS. 

• Present the Chrysalis Award at the 2025 Inspired to Lead event. 

• The award recipient will be notified by April 5, 2024.  The announcement will be made public on April 11, 2024, at Inspired to Lead. 

• The recipient should be able to attend Inspired to Lead on April 11, 2024.  In the event you are not able to attend you will be asked to record a video clip (specific details to be sent with the award). 

 Additional Qualifiers or Restrictions 

• If used for tuition, the money will be distributed directly to the institution through which the program is being attended.  

Submission Requirements (MUST INCLUDE ALL DOCUMENTS TO BE CONSIDERED). 

• Complete the Microsoft Form (link below) and attach resume. 

• If unable to attach your resume, please send it to paula.ky@pearlsforteengirls.com. 

• Upon submitting your application, you are giving your consent for PEARLS to use your story for promotional and grant purposes.  PEARLS will contact you prior to using your information.