KR Scholars celebrates Shya, an outstanding Norfolk State University freshman and scholarship recipient supported through The HBCU Bridge.

KR Scholars hosted its inaugural HBCU Bridge Holiday Homecoming, bringing alumni back to mentor students, give back, and strengthen college pathways.

Howard University junior Sydney Wynn is leading with purpose—from advancing sustainability and wellness on campus to pursuing her dream of becoming a research pharmacist focused on ALS treatments.

KR Scholars receives a generous grant from the Herndon Foundation to expand its HBCU Bridge Program, helping more high school students prepare for college and thrive at HBCUs.

KR Scholars has officially launched the 2025 HBCU Bridge cohort at John Marshall High School with 20 juniors and seniors in an 8-month college and career readiness program.

KR Scholars is covering the Common Black College Application fee for students to apply to 50+ HBCUs with one application using code KRS1. Your college journey starts here.

Meet KR Scholar Isabella Miller, a senior at Howard University graduating early with a 4.0 GPA. Her journey reflects leadership, service, and the impact of long-term mentorship.

Truist and KR Scholars are partnering to equip future HBCU students with financial tools for college, careers, and wealth-building.

Recent threats against multiple HBCUs serve as a stark reminder of the challenges these historic institutions still face. At KR Scholars, we reaffirm our unwavering commitment to protect, uplift, and empower HBCU students and communities.

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Deja, a 2x KR Scholar and Alumni Scholar of the Year, has received a $3,000 KR Scholars scholarship to support her as she begins her first year at Thurgood Marshall School of Law.

Our founder, Kristen Johnson, has been selected through a highly competitive process for the Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women: Black in Business program, supporting KR Scholars’ mission to empower HBCU students.