The Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation (SCSF) was conceived of in 2002 and officially established as a 501(c)3 public charity in 2003 by Shawn & Gloria Carter.
Since the Foundation’s inception, over 750 students have received awards totaling over $1.3 million dollars. The Foundation is currently on the precipice of growth and is reviewing its current grant-making priorities as it plans for expansion as the Shawn Carter Foundation.
Shawn and Gloria Carter kicked off the Foundation’s efforts by awarding one student with full college tuition in 2002. In 2003, the Foundation provided 50 scholarships to students in 50 different states. Since 2004 the Foundation provided scholarships to a growing number of students across the nation. In 2005, in addition to providing scholarship awards, the Foundation launched the Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation College Tours, a tour departing from New York and reaching over 10 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) every April.
Eligibility Requirements:
To be eligible for a scholarship, an applicant must be a US Citizen, 25 years or younger, with at least a 2.0 GPA, who also falls under one of the following categories:
High School Senior
Student who has received their GED diploma
Undergraduate college student pursuing his/her first undergraduate degree
Vocational school student
The application must be completed by the published deadline date- May 31, 2013 (11:59PM EST).
Once you start your application, you may pause and continue at a later time, but you will not be allowed to continue past the deadline date. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed for admission, so make sure all questions are answered, and all required documents are included in your final submission.
The Shawn Carter Foundation creates an opportunity for underprivileged young people to further their educational endeavors. Jay Z as well as his mother Ms. Carter have created this foundation in order to make a difference for tomorrow. For more information on the foundation and to apply for this year’s scholarship visit www.shawncartersf.com.