JFF Scholarship

Juneteenth Family Fest

Announcing a Scholarship Opportunity for High School Seniors.

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Passion Project Initiative is pleased to announce the 2026 Juneteenth Family Fest – Scholarship.

This is a one-time $500.00 scholarship awarded to a 2026 graduating senior attending a high school in Charleston, Berkeley or Dorchester County.

Eligibility Requirements:

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Must be an African American 2026 graduating senior attending a high school in Charleston, Berkeley or Dorchester County.

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Must be entering college as a freshman in the 2026 fall semester.

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Must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average.

Each applicant must complete a scholarship application form, including a 250 word essay and transcript of grades. All applications will be evaluated on the following criteria:

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Essay

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Grades

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Community activities

The application must be submitted by the closing date of May 18, 2026 in order to qualify for consideration. If you have any questions about the 2026 Juneteenth Family Fest – Scholarship, please contact kimberly@passionprojectinitiative.org.

Our PPI Scholarship Recipients for 2022

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Jamya Marie Hayes

Jamya Marie Hayes

Jamya Marie Hayes is a 2022 graduate of Spring Valley High School. This fall she will be attending Spelman College in Atlanta, GA majoring in Health Science.

Thurston William Brown

Thurston William Brown

Thurston William Brown is a 2022 graduate of Ridge View High School. This fall he will be attending Virginia State University in Petersburg, VA double majoring in Animal Science/Pre-Vet and Biology.

Kyra Smith

Kyra Smith

Kyra Smith is a 2022 graduate of Gaffney High School. This fall she will be attending Claflin University in Orangeburg. SC majoring in Biology.

Our PPI Scholarship Recipients for 2021

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Miss Sadayah Brown

Miss Sadayah Brown

Graduated with a 4.066 GPA from Porter-Gaud School. She has been accepted to Howard University with a double major in interdisciplinary studies with a concentration in international affairs and tv and film production.

Mr. Johnathan Daniel

Mr. Johnathan Daniel

Graduated with a 2.85 from Goose Creek High School. He received an athlectic scholarship to attend
Defiance College in Ohio.