PPI Scholarship

Our PPI Scholarship Recipients for 2021

Miss Adia Dunn

Graduated with a 4.9 GPA from Hanahan High School. She held many leadership positions in high school, including Student Body President, Renaissance VP, and Beta President. She's also an advocate within our community. Outside of school, she's a competitive dancer. In fall 2021, Adia will be attending Howard University. She will be majoring in Political Science and minoring in Spanish, with plans of going to law school.

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

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

Passion Project Initiative

J19 Empowerment Scholarship Application

Three Scholarship Awards Ranging Between $500-$1000
Deadline: May 20, 2022
Eligibility Criteria:
  • 2022 Graduating Senior At A South Carolina High School
  • Cumulative GPA 2.5 Or Above
  • Planning To Attend An HBCU
Application Process:
Write an essay (maximum 1000 words) or produce a video (5 mins maximum) on one or a combination of the following topics below:
  • The importance of Juneteenth
  • What are your thoughts/perspectives on the Critical Race Theory Debate?
  • The importance of black women's liberation in regards to black liberation.
  • Watch and provide a critical review of the film "Don't Look Up."
*Video will be awarded for content quality, memorable/creativity, and delivery.
Winners will be notified by May 31st and will be showcased at Juneteenth Family Fest at the Riverfront Park and highlighted on JFF social media platforms.
Are you a 2022 graduating senior at an SC High School?
Do you plan on attending an HBCU?
Submit an essay (1000 words max) or produce a video (5 mins max)

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Juneteenth is an annual observance commemorating the date Union soldiers enforced the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing all that remained enslaved after the Emancipation Proclamation in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865.

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