About

A SCHOLARSHIP ROOTED IN ONE FAMILY’S JOURNEY

The Kwarteng Foundation Mission

Our mission is to invest in the Chicagoland community through the provision of merit-based scholarships for high school seniors in pursuit of higher education.

Through this endeavor we aim to recognize academic achievement, reduce financial barriers, and build a brighter, more equitable future for the leaders of tomorrow.

Our Family’s
Legacy

The Alex Kwarteng Foundation scholarship was created by four sisters to honor the legacy of their father.

Dr. Alex Kwarteng is a Ghanaian-American who immigrated to the United States in the late 1980s.

Shortly after arriving in the United States, Dr. Alex Kwarteng met his loving wife of 36 years, Stella. With her help, and through determination and perseverance, he worked his way through pharmacy school and built a career marked by achievement and impact.

He is a loving husband, father, and grandfather who serves as a pillar to his family, work, and church community.

The purpose of this scholarship is to support and recognize the achievements of students who are striving to create a brighter future for themselves and for generations beyond.

Sandra Kwarteng, Foundation Co-founder and pharmacist, posing in graduation gown with her father, Dr. Alex Kwarteng, reflecting the family's commitment to higher education.
Sandra Kwarteng, Foundation Co-founder and pharmacist, celebrating legacy of higher education.
Lisa Kwarteng, Foundation Co-founder and orthodontist, in graduation regalia with her father, Dr. Alex Kwarteng, symbolizing a legacy of academic excellence.
Lisa Kwarteng, Foundation Co-founder and orthodontist
Amy Kwarteng, Alex Kwarteng Foundation Co-founder and Southland College Prep alumna, in graduation garb with her father, Dr. Alex Kwarteng.
Amy Kwarteng, Foundation Co-founder and Southland College Prep Valedictorian
Esther Kwarteng, Foundation Co-founder and medical student, in academic graduation regalia with her father, Dr. Alex Kwarteng, at their family-led scholarship foundation.
Esther Kwarteng, Foundation Co-founder and medical student

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

JEREMIAH 29:11

Values We Uphold

  • Academic Prowess

    We celebrate the pursuit of knowledge and the intellectual discipline required to master one’s chosen field.

  • Exceptionalism


    We set a high standard for our scholars, recognizing those who strive to go above and beyond in their character and their careers.

  • Philanthropy


    We believe in the power of generosity to break financial barriers and create a cycle of giving that transforms our community.

  • Dedication


    We are committed to the long-term success of our students, mirroring the perseverance that defined Dr. Alex Kwarteng’s own journey.

  • Authenticity


    We lead with transparency and heart, ensuring our actions remain rooted in our faith and our founders' family values.

  • Academic Prowess


    We celebrate the pursuit of knowledge and the intellectual discipline required to master one’s chosen field.

  • Exceptionalism


    We set a high standard for our scholars, recognizing those who strive to go above and beyond in their character and their careers.

  • Philanthropy


    We believe in the power of generosity to break financial barriers and create a cycle of giving that transforms our community.

  • Dedication


    We are committed to the long-term success of our students, mirroring the perseverance that defined Dr. Alex Kwarteng’s own journey.

  • Authenticity


    We lead with transparency and heart, ensuring our actions remain rooted in our faith and our founders' family values.

Our story, shared
with the community.

Press

Chicago Citizen Weekly news feature logo: Recognizing the Alex Kwarteng Foundation’s impact on Southland College Prep students.

A Local Family Gives Back To The Community Through…

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BlackNews.com feature logo: Highlighting the Alex Kwarteng Foundation scholarship for underrepresented high-achieving scholars.

All Graduates of Predominantly Black High School ACCEPTED…

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Student
Spotlight

“The Alex Kwarteng scholarship has provided my family and me the means to stay afloat financially, But most of all, it affirms that there are people, like myself, and organizations who believe in planting seeds for the future. I am one of those many seeds. With the help of the Alex Kwarteng Scholarship, I’m confident that I will grow to become the kind of change maker who makes law more human, justice more accessible for all, and dreams worth believing in again.”

Southland College Prep student spotlighting their journey toward a debt-free university degree through the Alex Kwarteng Foundation.

KEHINDE SOWEMIMO

2025 Scholarship Recipient

A scholarship recipient receiving funds from the Alex Kwarteng Foundation.

Bless a leader.
Build a legacy.

Dr. Alex Kwarteng’s story is a testament to what is possible when academic excellence is met with community support.

Your contribution allows us to extend this legacy to the generation of rising leaders by honoring a tradition of hard work, faith, and transformative education.

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