our Mission.

Our mission is to empower youth to realize their greatest potential and become productive, inspirational, and responsible citizens in their communities.

Our vision.

The vision of the I Am Greater Foundation is to provide life-changing opportunities and improve the lives of youth in disadvantaged communities by educating, inspiring, and engaging them in their local community through the provision of scholarships for school, mentoring programs and entrepreneurship courses so that they may become an asset to their community.

Tell Us Your Story

Describe your search for purpose and identity. Explain how you overcame regrets, mistakes, and challenges. Explain the lessons you gained from your journey. Share how this scholarship will propel you to fulfill your calling in life.

The I am is greater than I was Scholarship

The I Am Greater Foundation is proud to offer financial assistance to students desiring to attend an HBCU, their local University or a Trade School. two lucky student’s will be awarded a $1000 scholarship.

Make it stand out.

*Submission can be uploaded using any creative medium of your choice (ex. song, spoken word, vlog, documentary, essay, dance, picture, drawing, etc.) Scholarship will be awarded based on creativity and story content.

Eligibility

  • Must either be a junior or senior in high school or an incoming freshman in college.

  • Have a GPA of 2.0 or higher

  • Be a U.S Citizen

  • Able to demonstrate financial need.

Scholarship Can Be Used in the Following Areas

  • Technology

  • Housing

  • Rent

  • Transportation

  • Mental Health Counseling

  • School Tuition

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