Opportunity Details

The Dr. Emma Lerew Scholarship For A Bright Future Scholarship supports underrepresented and underprivileged, and exceptional students focused on careers in education are eligible to apply for the Dr. Emma Lerew Scholarship. For A Bright Future provides annual scholarships to underserved students with outstanding achievement and the drive to pursue higher education in select fields. Students have the opportunity to receive one scholarship per year. They are granted upon assessment of need and university selection. The average award amount is $2,500. The maximum amount is $10,000. Applicants must be minority high school or College students who reside and study in the United States, are underprivileged, and have graduated from high school with a minimum 3.0 GPA.

For A Bright Future (FABF) is a 501(c)(3) charity organization. Our mission is to provide equal opportunity for all children to develop their full potential and create a path forward to a bright future. Students may apply for multiple scholarships, although students can only win one yearly scholarship. The following scholarship programs are available: STEAM Scholarship, Veterans & Families Scholarship, Single-Parent Household Scholarship, Dr. Emma Lerew Scholarship (for future teachers and educators), and Fintech Innovation Scholarship (financial technology).