Menu
Menu
For twenty years, the Shawn Carter Foundation has been committed to bridging the opportunity gap that exists across the education system.
Everyone possesses a genius level talent and The Shawn Carter Foundation’s mission is to give a platform to achieve greatness.
SCF SCHOLARS SNAPSHOT
0
%
are raised in Single Parent households.
0
%
of scholarship recipients are first generation college students.
0
%
of our scholars represent household incomes less than or equal to $40,000.
OUR PROGRAMS
NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Each student who qualifies can receive a maximum of $15,000 from admission to graduation to help cover expenses during their course of study. Funds can be applied to tuition, transportation, laundry, apparel, food and other necessities. An average of 145 students are supported annually with multi-year scholarships.
HBCU
BUS TOUR
The annual Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Bus Tour exposes aspiring college students to 11 of these vital and historic institutions, from Pennsylvania to Georgia. Over 500 students have attended since 2007 and over 95% earn acceptance to at least one of the HBCU’s visited.
WEALTH
BUILDING
Through thoughtful partnerships, SCF provides targeted workshops for scholars, parents/guardians, alumni, and community members to empower participants with the knowledge and skills needed for financial success.
SCHOLARS & ALUMNI
Shawn Carter Scholars are studying at over 100 institutions of higher learning throughout the nation. Here are profiles of some of our outstanding scholars and alumni
#SHAWNCARTERFOUNDATION
