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.

"RMHF's dedication to equity is incredibly inspiring," said Kristen Johnson, Founder, KR Scholars. "This capacity-building support is pivotal; it will empower The HBCU Bridge to expand its reach, ensuring more scholars receive the vital resources and mentorship needed to thrive."

Each year, our Dollars for HBCU Scholars program supports high-achieving HBCU students across the country. Meet our newest cohort of KR Scholars and learn how your investment fuels their journey to graduation—and beyond.

This summer, KR Scholars launched the HBCU Bridge Summer Edition—an 8-week program in partnership with NextUp and the City of Richmond—connecting local students to meaningful college and career readiness opportunities.

We reflect on the life and impact of Quentin Glass, a rising senior at Winston-Salem State University and one of our 2025 KR Scholars, whose commitment to growth and excellence continues to inspire us.

Behind every successful student in the HBCU Bridge Program is a passionate coach. Meet the dedicated team guiding, mentoring, and inspiring Richmond youth toward college and career success.

Join KR Scholars on July 30 for a free virtual seminar designed to help HBCU students build real-world skills, strengthen their resumes, and get career ready — plus, gain access to a free Google Certification opportunity!

KR Scholars founders Rufus and Kristen Johnson joined hundreds of HBCU advocates at the 15th Annual HBCU Philanthropy Symposium to explore innovative fundraising strategies, deepen community partnerships, and celebrate the enduring impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

This summer, KR Scholars proudly partnered with the Mayor’s Youth Engagement Services (YES) to create paid work opportunities for Richmond-area youth. By combining KR Scholars’ commitment to HBCU preparation with YES’s civic engagement framework, we offered hands-on roles that equip students with real-world skills, professional experience, and a springboard into future careers.

This summer, The HBCU Bridge Summer Edition kicked off with an exciting partnership between KR Scholars and the Bank of America Richmond Black Professional Group (BPG). Our goal? To give Richmond-area high school and college scholars the confidence and skills they need to excel in interviews and embrace future career opportunities.

Quentin, one of our HBCU Bridge alumni, has just earned his Grow with Google Digital Marketing & E-Commerce Certification—discover how this credential is empowering his entrepreneurial journey.