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Charitable celebrities who created scholarships

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November 12, 2020

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Charitable celebrities who created scholarships

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 celebrities are helping young people get the best education.

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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

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