The A.L. Harper Foundation was formed on January 13, 2017. Since then, we have had the pleasure of investing in the education of students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in an effort to help reduce the amount of debt they graduate with.
With tuition costs rising and HBCU students historically borrowing student loans at higher rates, our work has become increasingly essential. (read more…)
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We have granted scholarships to students attending the following HBCUs:
Allen University, Columbia, SC
Claflin University, Orangeburg, SC
Howard University, Washington, DC
Johnson C. Smith University, Charlotte, NC
Lincoln University, Lincoln University, PA
North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC
South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, SC
Southern University and A&M College, Baton Rouge, LA
Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Pine Bluff, AR
Winston-Salem State University, Winston-Salem, NC
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Since 2017, The Foundation has granted over $30,000 in scholarships and awards.
$10,000 (made possible by PSA-Airlines)
$11,300 (made possible by Blue Cross NC)
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William E. Asapansa-Dennis (Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN)
Jasmine Deberry (Allen University, Columbia, SC)
Trayvane Wilson (Johnson C. Smith University, Charlotte, NC)
Mirakle Avery (Claflin University, Orangeburg, SC)
Nailah Davis (Howard University, Washington, DC)
Toluwani Roberts (Howard University, Washington, DC)
Shelby A. Martin (Johnson C. Smith University, Charlotte, NC)
Gerrod White (University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Pine Bluff, AR)
Tymier Farrar (Johnson C. Smith University, Charlotte, NC)
Mackenzi L. Zimmerman (South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, SC)
Margie Turner (Southern University and A&M College, Baton Rouge, LA)
Brianna S. Goins (Johnson C. Smith University, Charlotte, NC)
S’Khaja Charles (North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC)
Sariyah Hill (Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN)
Cheryl Moore (Johnson C. Smith University, Charlotte, NC)
MaKenzie Hanks (Lincoln University, Lincoln University, PA)
Kennedy Barnes (Winston-Salem State University, Winston-Salem, NC)
Johnson C. Smith University Birthing Professionals Program Recognition Ceremony
Birthing Professionals Entrepreneur Workshop
Ways To Get Involved
Sponsor a Scholarship or Award: The A.L. Harper Foundation would love to collaborate with you to develop a unique award that aligns with your philanthropic objectives to benefit students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Learn more…
Volunteer: At the core of our success is the dedication of our volunteers. (Apply)
Donate: Invest in the future of an HBCU student. (Donate)
