The Diamonds In The Rough College Preparation and Achievement Initiative was developed in the spirit of establishing a new and bold agenda of increasing Black Male Achievement within the underserved communities of color throughout America. It is based on the fundamental belief that within every young man lies the potential to Achieve greatness…when they are provided the proper tools, resources and support to prosper.

The brainchild of the 32nd Grand Polemarch of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated; the Diamonds In the Rough initiative is strategically designed to increase the number of young men of color being accepted and attending post secondary institutions through greater preparation and affordability.
The Diamonds In the Rough College Preparation and Achievement Initiative seeks to:

• Create a scholarship research database that has identified over 1.7 million dollars in potential scholarships accessible to young men of color.
• The acquisition of 21st century innovative tools and resources that improve college preparation, education and readiness
• The utilization of social media to serve as platform and pipeline of critical information to assist youth and parents in making responsible choices and decisions regarding their post secondary future.
• Establishment of strategic partnerships with post secondary institutions to develop innovative “school to college pipeline” programs.

Currently the Diamonds in the Rough College Preparation and Achievement Initiative has been implemented in over 80 Kappa League and Guide Right programs throughout the country servicing areas such as Detroit, Chicago, Los Angeles, Trenton, Charlotte, St Louis, Denver, Memphis, etc.