THE LANDSCAPE
HBCUs make up only 3% of the country’s colleges and universities, yet they are responsible for 22% of Bachelor’s Degrees attained by Blacks.
HBCUs open doors of opportunity for many students, especially those from low-income backgrounds and first-generation college students.
Approximately 73% of attendees qualify for Pell Grants, indicating financial need and about 52% are first-generation college students. The financial strain can lead to higher dropout rates, increased debt, delayed graduation, and limit opportunities for academic success and career advancement.
OUR MISSION
Empower student success beyond graduation by providing current and future HBCU scholars with scholarships, financial literacy, and workforce readiness programs.
OUR STORY
Yesterday's HBCU grads helping today's HBCU scholars succeed.
OUR SCHOLARS ATTEND
HBCUs across the country
OUR PROGRAMS
What We Offer
We take a multifaceted approach to support our scholars, focusing on skill development, and resource access to ensure their success, retention, and college completion. Our programs include scholarships, college prep, financial literacy, and workforce readiness for current and aspiring HBCU students.
+$50,000
Provided in scholarship funding
200
HBCU Empowered Scholars & Counting
BY THE NUMBERS
Our Impact
STUDENT STORIES
"Thanks to KR Scholars, I have been able to continue my educational journey without stress. Not only that, they have helped me step out of my shell and become a leader in my community. It isn’t just a foundation, it’s a family.”
Jessica Grimes, DDS Candidate at Meharry Medical College
4x KR Scholar
STUDENT STORIES
“Your generosity and investment in my education means the world to me. It allows me to get closer and closer to my dream of becoming a dentist”.
Christian Davis, XULA
