The Alex Kwarteng Foundation

HONORING A LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE. INVESTING IN CHICAGOLAND’S NEXT GENERATION OF RISING LEADERS.

MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS

The Alex Kwarteng Foundation aims to recognize academic achievement, reduce financial barriers, and build a brighter, more equitable future for the leaders of tomorrow.

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A MESSAGE FROM

Dr. Alex Kwarteng

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BUILDING A BRIGHTER FUTURE

A Scholarship that Changes Lives for Students.

We support the rising generation of leaders in academia. Learn more about eligibility requirements and start your application process now.

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BE A BLESSING

Create lasting legacy
for Chicagoland’s High School Seniors.

Join our mission of stewardship by providing financial resources to high school seniors that are needed to flourish in higher education.

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Student
Spotlight

Southland College Prep alumnus Dion Harding, recipient of the Alex Kwarteng Foundation Scholarship, pursuing higher education in Finance at Howard University to showcase academic excellence in Chicagoland.

“Winning this scholarship has felt like a great reward to the hard work and dedication that I've put in throughout my high school years. I'm so thankful to have my diligence, resilience, and great ambition recognized by such a great organization. I'm also thankful for the opportunity to ease the financial burden that college would add to my family.”

DION HARDING

2026 Scholarship Recipient

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