Scholarship

HONORING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT BY INVESTING IN A GENERATION OF RISING LEADERS

Empowering tomorrow’s leaders through scholarship, academic excellence, and community engagement.

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

Please complete and submit the application form by Friday, March 27th 2026 at 11:59 pm CST. Incomplete applications will not be accepted or considered. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted. For the 2026 scholarship cycle, eligibility is limited to graduating seniors of Southland College Preparatory Charter High School. Applications from students attending other high schools will not be considered at this time.

Scholarship applicants must have a cumulative unweighted GPA of at least 3.5.

Scholarship awards will be provided to no more than four students in the amount of $2,500 each. Awards will be sent directly to the student's college or university in the fall and are non-renewable.

All responses MUST be in the student's own words. Use of any form of Artificial Intelligence (AI), including but not limited to ChatGPT or Gemini, will result in disqualification from being considered as a scholarship recipient.

Please contact info@kwartengfoundation.org with any questions.

Submit the Scholarship Application Here

Inspired by the journey of Dr. Alex Kwarteng, we seek to support those who lead with integrity, excel in their studies, and serve their community with a faithful heart.

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Hear from the Next Generation of Voices

  • Alex Kwarteng Foundation scholarship recipient at Southland College Prep holding a merit-based award check for academic excellence.

    Dhayra Gomez

    UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS URBANA-CHAMPAIGN
    2025 Recipient

    This opportunity gives me the freedom to focus on my education and pursue my dream of becoming a compassionate and dedicated physician assistant. I’m excited and grateful to be a step closer to making a real difference in people’s lives.

  • Southland College Prep senior receiving a $2,500 merit-based scholarship from the Alex Kwarteng Foundation in Richton Park, IL.

    Terri Mensah

    CARLETON COLLEGE
    2025 Recipient

    This scholarship means more to me than just financial support; it is a blessing and an affirmation of the voices within our community encouraging me to keep giving. It not only alleviates the financial burden of pursuing a demanding path in pediatric dentistry but also allows me to concentrate on my personal growth, leadership, and service to my community.

  • Alex Kwarteng Foundation scholarship award ceremony celebrating academic prowess and the pursuit of debt-free degrees for Chicago students.

    Itohan Salami

    WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS
    2025 Recipient

    For me, this scholarship means one word: ease. This scholarship was just enough to cover the rest of my tuition for my freshman year, and with this took a load of financial burden and stress off of my family.

  • High achieving scholarship recipient recognized by the Alex Kwarteng Foundation for exceptionalism and community leadership at Southland College Prep.

    Kehinde Sowemimo

    YALE UNIVERSITY
    2025 Recipient

    The Alex Kwarteng scholarship has provided my family and I 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.

FAQs

  • To learn more about the scholarship criteria, please visit the above section titled Scholarship Eligibility Requirements. There, you will find detailed information about who qualifies, application deadlines, and required documentation.

  • Thank you for your interest in getting involved. The best way to help us continue to promote our mission is by giving. Donations can be sent through our website here or via Zelle at donate@kwartengfoundation.org.

    Your donation directly furthers our mission and helps us reach more deserving students.

  • Donations can be sent through our website here or via Zelle at donate@kwartengfoundation.org. We appreciate your generosity and your willingness to contribute to advancing our mission.

  • Yes. Your donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

    Upon donation submission, you will receive a donation receipt letter for your accounting purposes.

    We are a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and all contributions support our mission.

Our Impact at Work

4 Scholars

FOUR DEGREES,
ONE UNIFIED MISSION

$2,500

A MEANINGFUL FOUNDATION
FOR EVERY RECIPIENT

$10,000

AWARDED IN OUR
INAUGURAL YEAR

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