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NY-LON – PARTNERS

NY-LON EXCHANGE PROGRAM https://pnk582.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/NYLON-MAIN-SOCIAL-CLIP.mp4 NY-LON was a cultural exchange program designed by the Shawn Carter Foundation and the University of the Arts London/London College of Communication. The aim was to increase the future employment prospects of underserved students by exposing them to a cross-cultural, academic, experiential, and professional development experience in creative industries. NY-LON launched […]

JOSH DUBIN FELLOWSHIP – PARTNERS

JOSH DUBIN FELLOWSHIP On the shared vision of social justice and educational equity, the Shawn Carter Foundation and Dubin Research & Consulting partnered to launch an intensive 7-week fellowship experience at Dubin Research & Consulting.  The Josh Dubin Fellowship is a rigorous and experiential social justice program designed to provide selected Shawn Carter Foundation scholars with the […]

BRIDGES TO WEALTH – PARTNERS

BRIDGES TO WEALTH: FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT The Shawn Carter Foundation has partnered with Bridges to Wealth (B2W) to bring financial literacy workshops to local communities and to develop the wealth building capacity of SCF scholars and alumni. B2W focuses on students, parents and community partners to emphasize the importance of equal access to financial education, services, […]

BITCOIN ACADEMY – PARTNERS

BITCOIN ACADEMY Education is power. Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter and Jack Dorsey launched The Bitcoin Academy, a program for residents of Marcy Houses in Brooklyn, New York, where Mr. Carter grew up. Designed in collaboration with Black Bitcoin Billionaire, on the ground support from SCF & Cash App, this program  provides education, and empowers the community with […]

PUMA – PARTNERS

PLAY VIDEO PUMA SCF X PUMA: DESIGN CHALLENGE In 2021, SCF scholars and supporters were called to design T-shirts that showcased their vision for empowering and inspiring the next generation of purpose-driven leaders. Ten finalists were selected and the two winning artists each received a $5,000 cash award and a $1,000 PUMA gift card. In […]

ABOUT LOVE – PARTNERS

BEYGOOD X TIFFANY & CO. ABOUT LOVE SCHOLARSHIP In partnership with BeyGOOD and the Shawn Carter Foundation, Tiffany & Co. awarded $2 million in scholarship funding to students at five HBCUs including: Bennett College Central State University Norfolk State University The Lincoln University University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff The ABOUT LOVE Scholarship supports incoming and current students […]

GLORIA CARTER BIO

HON. DR. GLORIA CARTER Ms. Gloria Carter is Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Shawn Carter Foundation. The Foundation was formed in response to Ms. Carter’s desire to create “something that would enhance the future of our young people.” Through the Foundation’s signature programs, youth and communities in need have benefited and been able […]

JAY-Z BIO

SHAWN “JAY-Z” CARTER Since 1996, 24-time GRAMMY award-winner, Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter has been a dominant force in popular culture. Over the years, in addition to his vast entrepreneurial achievements, Mr. Carter has also devoted his career to address social injustice as well as multiple issues in our educational and criminal legal system.  Mr. Carter is Co-founder […]

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