The actor turned 80 on November 17, 2024
Megan Thee Stallion announced that she's partnering with Amazon to give out two US$10,000 scholarships to two hard-working women of color.
The scholarship is open to women pursuing any discipline. Megan herself is currently studying for a degree in Health Administration and is passionate about how education can change women's lives.
Superstar basketball player LeBron James is another celebrity who is passionate about education and giving opportunities to those in need.
Actor Alec Baldwin created a huge scholarship fund for students hoping to study drama at New York University, where he received his own degree.
Jay-Z created the Shawn Carter Foundation in 2003 to support students who fall below the national poverty line.
Beyoncé launched The Formation Scholars Program to celebrate the one-year anniversary of her hit album 'Lemonade.'
He started the The LeBron James Family Foundation to help young people in his hometown. He provides mentorship to third graders and helps high school students with their college expenses.
The Dizzy Feet Foundation was created by actors Katie Holmes and Carrie Ann Inaba, and choreographer/directors Nigel Lythgoe and Adam Shankman.
He donated US$1 million to the Tisch School of the Arts at NYU to aid low-income students with good grades.
Each year he offers grants to three students studying telecommunications, the same subject he studied in the 1960s.
As some of the richest people in the world, it only seems fair that Bill and Melinda Gates give back! Their Gates Millennium Scholars Program offers financial assistance to minority students with excellent grades.
The fund aids young women to pay their university fees in the fields of creative arts, music, literature, or African-American studies. Her husband, Jay-Z, has a similar program.
Students who receive the scholarship are encouraged to give back to their communities through mentorship and volunteering.
They specifically fund students studying math and science-related disciplines.
The scholarship program ran for 10 years and funded dance education for young students dreaming of a future in the performing arts.
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Oprah created her scholarship program at Morehouse College, traditionally a college for Black men, more than 30 years ago. She has invested tens of millions of dollars into it and has paid for more than 700 scholarships so far.
Oprah's charity foundation aims to help all kinds of children, families, and communities, but is specifically focused on youth education.
Her foundation also supports the African women’s Public Service Fellowship. It focuses on providing African women with fellowships so they can study in the US and later improve public services in their home countries.
The scholarship gives two Black students the opportunity to complete an undergraduate degree at Cambridge, all expenses paid.
Pro golfer Tiger Woods created the Earl Woods Scholarship Program in his father's name.
Country singer Kid Rock created the Made in Detroit Scholarship in collaboration with Wayne State University.
The scholarship program offers assistance to music students who are struggling financially.
Rapper Kodak Black launched a US$100,000 scholarship honoring Meadow Pollack, one of the victims of the Parkland mass shooting in 2018. The artist visited Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, on the three-year anniversary of the mass shooting that claimed the lives of 17 people and announced that the scholarship will be in Pollack's name at the Southeastern University Law School, where her brother is currently studying. Black, who was reportedly Pollack's favorite rapper, said in a speech, "They [were] young and none of them deserved this," adding that it's about more than just Pollack: "It's about all of us."
Travis Scott donated US$1 million in scholarships to 100 students at HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) who are on track to graduate in the Class of 2022, making sure they can cross the finish line without having to worry about financial hurdles. For the second year in a row, the Waymon Webster Scholarship Fund—named after Scott's grandfather—granted 100 US$10,000 scholarships to soon-to-be grads who finished their final semester with at least a 3.5 GPA. According to Scott's website, all 38 HBCUs were represented in this year’s 2022 class of scholarship recipients.
Most A-listers are so wealthy that it would be morally questionable if they didn't give money to charity. That being said, some really go above and beyond. Many of the celebs on this list came from humble beginnings and know how hard it can be to get a good start in life. The value of education is immeasurable and scholarships are a popular choice for successful stars who want to give back.
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Most A-listers are so wealthy that it would be morally questionable if they didn't give money to charity. That being said, some really go above and beyond. Many of the celebs on this list came from humble beginnings and know how hard it can be to get a good start in life. The value of education is immeasurable and scholarships are a popular choice for successful stars who want to give back.
Click through the gallery to see which other celebrities are helping young people get the best education.