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Empowering Education for Future Generations

Expanding access to quality education through scholarships and community programs for diverse students.

Rated 5 stars by students

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Empowering Education for All

At Scott Herndon Educational Foundation, we are committed to expanding access to quality education through scholarships, grants, and community programs that support students and educators in achieving academic success.

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A group of protestors hold signs advocating for free education and opposing cuts and fees. One prominent protestor has taped their mouth shut and holds a sign that reads 'NO CUTS NO FEES EDUCATION MUST BE FREE.' The protest takes place outdoors, with trees and a building visible in the background.

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Community Driven

Empowering Education Access

We provide scholarships, grants, and programs to support students and educators in their pursuits.

Scholarships for Students
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A black and white poster is taped to a pole, containing text about ways to help social justice causes. The poster mentions donating to various funds, signing petitions, getting educated on issues, and using personal privilege to speak up.

Offering financial support to help students achieve their academic goals and aspirations.

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A group of people gathered around a person holding a sign with multiple options, such as education and feminism, written on it. The focus is on the interaction and communication among the individuals.
Colorful letters spelling the word 'Educated' are arranged on a bright yellow background. Each letter features a different pattern, such as stripes, polka dots, flowers, and stars.
Colorful letters spelling the word 'Educated' are arranged on a bright yellow background. Each letter features a different pattern, such as stripes, polka dots, flowers, and stars.
Community Programs

Engaging initiatives that foster collaboration between schools and communities for educational enhancement.

Grants for Educators

Funding opportunities for teachers to enhance their educational resources and classroom experiences.

Empower Education

Supporting students through scholarships and community educational programs.

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A classroom of engaged students, primarily young women, are sitting in rows wearing white uniforms with braided hair. They appear to be focused and attentive, suggesting a classroom setting. The sunlight filters through the windows, creating a warm ambiance.
Community Engagement

Our programs foster collaboration between schools and communities for educational success.

A group of people gathered in front of a building with large columns, holding signs advocating against violence and for women's empowerment. One sign reads 'NO VIOLENCE AGAINST' followed by different groups of people, written in colorful letters. Another sign urges to 'BREAK ALL the CHAINS!' and mentions the empowerment of women. The people are wearing casual clothing and some have orange shirts or jackets, and there is a uniformed officer present.
A group of people gathered in front of a building with large columns, holding signs advocating against violence and for women's empowerment. One sign reads 'NO VIOLENCE AGAINST' followed by different groups of people, written in colorful letters. Another sign urges to 'BREAK ALL the CHAINS!' and mentions the empowerment of women. The people are wearing casual clothing and some have orange shirts or jackets, and there is a uniformed officer present.
Scholarship Opportunities

Providing financial assistance to help students achieve their academic goals.

Empowering Education

Hear from those we've helped achieve their educational dreams.

The foundation changed my life by providing essential resources for my education.

Jordan Smith
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A close-up of a crowd with someone holding a blue sign with white text that reads 'EMPOWER WOMEN PROMOTE LIFE'. The sign is brightly lit by sunlight from the left, and multiple microphones are visible in the foreground.

Springfield

Thanks to the Scott Herndon Educational Foundation, I received a scholarship that made college possible for me and opened doors to my future.

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A person holds a card close to the camera, with a focused, serious expression. The card reads 'we are NATION Empower Africa' with a dark background that contrasts with the white text and card. The lighting highlights the card more than the person's face.
Emily Johnson

Hometown

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