Jesse Jackson's PUSH Excel Scholarship Program

Jesse Jackson has been a civil rights activist for more than 50 years. He established his PUSH Excel Scholarship Program to help students who are qualified to attend college, but lack the financial resources they need to pay for tuition and books. The program encourages servant leadership potential in scholars, and pushes students to develop a passion for social justice and social change.

Lebron James Family Foundation (LJFF) Scholarship Program

Lebron James, one of the most successful NBA champions of all time, is using his family foundation to give back to the community. His foundation hosts community events, runs a school, and even offers financial assistant to students who can not afford to go to college.

Jeanette Rankin Women's Scholarship Fund For Low Income Women, 35+ Years Old

The Jeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Fund (JRF) is a unique program that offers scholarships and other forms of financial support for low-income women who are at least 35-years old across the U.S. to create better lives through post-secondary education. 87% of theirs cholars either graduate or continue towards completing a degree. 75% of their scholars are single mothers setting an example for their children to earn a college degree.