The Shawn Carter Foundation, established over twenty years ago, is dedicated to closing the opportunity gap in education. They firmly believe that every individual should have the chance to reach their fullest potential. The foundation provides college scholarships to talented and driven young people who face challenges that prevent them from qualifying for support from other organizations.

These students come from diverse backgrounds, including single-parent households, the foster care system, and low-income families struggling to make ends meet. The foundation understands that these circumstances shouldn't hinder students from pursuing higher education and achieving their dreams. In addition to scholarships, the Shawn Carter Foundation offers programs such as the HBCU Bus Tour, Goodwill Study Abroad, and wealth-building collaborations.

The foundation's mission is to give students access to education, travel, enlightenment, and life-changing experiences they may have never thought possible. Join the Shawn Carter Foundation in their mission to unlock the genius level talents within every individual