For over 26 years, young ladies have been formally presented to society and the Indianapolis community through the Debutante Cotillion and Scholarship Program.  This signature event, hosted by Alpha Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated (AKA) and Ivy Endowment, Incorporated cultivates elegance, scholarship and poise.  Alpha Mu Omega Chapter of AKA has used the Debutante Cotillion as a means to award scholarship dollars to young women for their scholastic achievement, community service, fundraising efforts, and overall participation in the Debutante Cotillion program.   Funding for the scholarships will come from patron donations and solicitations.  Since 2006, deserving young ladies have been awarded over $350,000 in scholarship.  This year, our Debutante Cotillion will be held on Sunday, November 11, 2012 at the Indiana Roof Ballroom, and we are planning a memorable and rewarding experience for our participants.

Program Objectives of the Debutante Cotillion and Scholarship Program

• To enhance personal, civic and leadership development through structured educational workshops.
• To promote high ethical standards, character development, good citizenship, and social graces during the formative years.
• To promote high academic achievement and provide scholarships towards higher education.
• To promote servant leadership through volunteerism and community service.
• To promote camaraderie and positive relationships with other young women.

Program Overview

The mission of the Debutante Cotillion and Scholarship Program is to enhance personal, civic and leadership development through educational workshops while promoting community service and scholarship.  The culminating event is the Debutante Cotillion in which the young ladies debut into society.  The Debutante Cotillion and Scholarship Program is made up of four key components:                     

•           Educational Workshops
•           Community Service / Volunteerism
•           Rehearsals
•           The Debutante Cotillion and Scholarship Presentation 

Selection Requirements 

• Must be a junior or senior enrolled in a Central Indiana high school during the 2012-2013 school year.
• Must participate in an interview session.
• Must submit all required materials – Debutante application form with a $25 non-refundable application fee (must be a money order or cashier’s check), a completed recommendation form, and an official, sealed transcript to evidence a minimum cumulative C+ Grade Point Average (GPA).  This minimum C+ GPA must be maintained throughout the program.

Please refer to the application packet for additional details and instructions.  In order to be considered as a participant in the 2012 Debutante Cotillion and Scholarship Program, all application materials are due by March 23, 2012.