Charitable celebrities who created scholarships

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.

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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."

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The Formation Scholars Program -

Beyoncé launched The Formation Scholars Program to celebrate the one-year anniversary of her hit album 'Lemonade.'

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The Formation Scholars Program -

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.

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The Shawn Carter Foundation -

Jay-Z created the Shawn Carter Foundation in 2003 to support students who fall below the national poverty line.

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The Shawn Carter Foundation -

Students who receive the scholarship are encouraged to give back to their communities through mentorship and volunteering.

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Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation -

Oprah's charity foundation aims to help all kinds of children, families, and communities, but is specifically focused on youth education.

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Oprah Winfrey Endowed Scholarships Program -

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.

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African women’s Public Service Fellowship -

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.

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The LeBron James Family Foundation -

Superstar basketball player LeBron James is another celebrity who is passionate about education and giving opportunities to those in need.

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The LeBron James Family Foundation -

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.

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Don't Stop Scholarship -

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.

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Don't Stop Scholarship -

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.

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Letterman Telecommunications Scholarship - Long-time TV host David Letterman created a scholarship program at his alma-mater, Ball State University, way back in 1985.

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Letterman Telecommunications Scholarship -

Each year he offers grants to three students studying telecommunications, the same subject he studied in the 1960s.

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Alec Baldwin Drama Scholarship -

Actor Alec Baldwin created a huge scholarship fund for students hoping to study drama at New York University, where he received his own degree.

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Alec Baldwin Drama Scholarship -

He donated US$1 million to the Tisch School of the Arts at NYU to aid low-income students with good grades.

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Gates Millennium Scholars Program -

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.

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Gates Millennium Scholars Program -

They specifically fund students studying math and science-related disciplines.

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John Lennon Scholarships - The John Lennon Scholarships were established by Yoko Ono in 1997 in remembrance of one of the best songwriters of all time.

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John Lennon Scholarships - The scholarship offers funding of US$10,000 to the top three students who submit the best original songs. It has already paid out hundreds of thousands of dollars.

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Stormzy Scholarship for Black UK Students - English grime rapper Stormzy created a scholarship in 2018 for the University of Cambridge.

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Stormzy Scholarship for Black UK Students -

The scholarship gives two Black students the opportunity to complete an undergraduate degree at Cambridge, all expenses paid.

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Earl Woods Scholarship Program -

Pro golfer Tiger Woods created the Earl Woods Scholarship Program in his father's name.

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Earl Woods Scholarship Program - The scholarship offers high school students with good grades the opportunity to take a four-year undergraduate degree.

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Made in Detroit Scholarship -

Country singer Kid Rock created the Made in Detroit Scholarship in collaboration with Wayne State University.

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Made in Detroit Scholarship -

The scholarship program offers assistance to music students who are struggling financially.

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The Douglas Foundation - Kirk Douglas was a Hollywood legend, and the father of actor Michael Douglas! He and his wife started the Douglas Foundation which aims to provide help to those in need, primarily in the fields of health and education.

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The Douglas Foundation - The foundation provides two scholarships, one for a full undergraduate degree at the American Film Institute, and another at St. Lawrence University where Douglas himself studied in the 1930s.

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Dizzy Feet Foundation Scholarship -

The Dizzy Feet Foundation was created by actors Katie Holmes and Carrie Ann Inaba, and choreographer/directors Nigel Lythgoe and Adam Shankman.

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Dizzy Feet Foundation Scholarship -

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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What next? - Times are hard but there's still a lot of good in the world! Check out the biggest charitable donations made in recent times. There are a lot of familiar faces on the list.

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Travis Scott -

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Kodak Black -

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The Formation Scholars Program -

Beyoncé launched The Formation Scholars Program to celebrate the one-year anniversary of her hit album 'Lemonade.'

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The Formation Scholars Program -

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.

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The Shawn Carter Foundation -

Jay-Z created the Shawn Carter Foundation in 2003 to support students who fall below the national poverty line.

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The Shawn Carter Foundation -

Students who receive the scholarship are encouraged to give back to their communities through mentorship and volunteering.

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Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation -

Oprah's charity foundation aims to help all kinds of children, families, and communities, but is specifically focused on youth education.

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Oprah Winfrey Endowed Scholarships Program -

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African women’s Public Service Fellowship -

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The LeBron James Family Foundation -

Superstar basketball player LeBron James is another celebrity who is passionate about education and giving opportunities to those in need.

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The LeBron James Family Foundation -

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.

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Don't Stop Scholarship -

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.

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Don't Stop Scholarship -

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.

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Letterman Telecommunications Scholarship - Long-time TV host David Letterman created a scholarship program at his alma-mater, Ball State University, way back in 1985.

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Letterman Telecommunications Scholarship -

Each year he offers grants to three students studying telecommunications, the same subject he studied in the 1960s.

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Alec Baldwin Drama Scholarship -

Actor Alec Baldwin created a huge scholarship fund for students hoping to study drama at New York University, where he received his own degree.

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Alec Baldwin Drama Scholarship -

He donated US$1 million to the Tisch School of the Arts at NYU to aid low-income students with good grades.

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Gates Millennium Scholars Program -

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Gates Millennium Scholars Program -

They specifically fund students studying math and science-related disciplines.

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John Lennon Scholarships - The John Lennon Scholarships were established by Yoko Ono in 1997 in remembrance of one of the best songwriters of all time.

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John Lennon Scholarships - The scholarship offers funding of US$10,000 to the top three students who submit the best original songs. It has already paid out hundreds of thousands of dollars.

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Stormzy Scholarship for Black UK Students - English grime rapper Stormzy created a scholarship in 2018 for the University of Cambridge.

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Stormzy Scholarship for Black UK Students -

The scholarship gives two Black students the opportunity to complete an undergraduate degree at Cambridge, all expenses paid.

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Earl Woods Scholarship Program -

Pro golfer Tiger Woods created the Earl Woods Scholarship Program in his father's name.

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Earl Woods Scholarship Program - The scholarship offers high school students with good grades the opportunity to take a four-year undergraduate degree.

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Made in Detroit Scholarship -

Country singer Kid Rock created the Made in Detroit Scholarship in collaboration with Wayne State University.

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Made in Detroit Scholarship -

The scholarship program offers assistance to music students who are struggling financially.

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Dizzy Feet Foundation Scholarship -

The Dizzy Feet Foundation was created by actors Katie Holmes and Carrie Ann Inaba, and choreographer/directors Nigel Lythgoe and Adam Shankman.

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Dizzy Feet Foundation Scholarship -

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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What next? - Times are hard but there's still a lot of good in the world! Check out the biggest charitable donations made in recent times. There are a lot of familiar faces on the list.

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Charitable celebrities who created scholarships

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CELEBRITY Tuition

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.