Page 6 - August Report

PROGRAM NOTES
CORE PROGRAMS
• Distributions as of August 18, 2023 - $2,900,000
• State University System of Florida
The letters offering matching grants for the 2024/2025 academic year have gone out. The universities need to accept the offer by December 4, 2023 and meet the matching amount by May 1, 2024.
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES PROGRAMS
• Distributions as of August 18, 2023 – $ 942,802
• Gonzaga University
Bobby, Sherry, Lady and Sharon met with several people regarding the MBA-AIE program. (See report attached.)
• University of Alaska - Fairbanks
Tammy Tragis-McCook provided a thank you report with great photos of the students and snapshots of who they are. (See attached.)
DISCRETIONARY PROGRAMS
• Distributions as of August 18, 2023 - $1,772,486
• Boys Hope/Girls Hope
Bill Fronczak, VP of Development, sent this note to the Foundation:
The Johnson Scholarship Foundation is an enormously valued partner in the journey our Boys Hope Girls Hope scholars take to become well-educated, career-ready men and women for others, and we want the world to know it! That’s why we tagged your foundation in a recent post about our Senior Legacy Night. During this event, our graduating high school seniors revealed where they will be heading to continue their educations.
• Here’s a link to the Senior Legacy Night post and highlights video: https://fb.watch/msPz5xVxH8/
• As a bonus, here’s the story of Apshara, a Boys Hope Girls Hope scholarship recipient who just graduated from college – next stop, a Master of Public Health and medical school! https://boyshopegirlshope.org/apshara- siwakoti-alumna/
• Finally, next year’s high school seniors had a transformative time at our first EnvisionU gathering, where they formed friendships, reflected on who they are and what they care about, and explored options for and pathways to higher education: https://boyshopegirlshope.org/the-inaugural-envisionu-gathering-is-a-big-success/
Our scholars are abundant in ability, tenacity, and, most of all, hope. Thank you again for helping us fuel their momentum as they keep driving toward new goals and dreams.
• Clarke Schools
Judy Sexton sent a letter giving an update on the organization and changes they have seen. (See attached.)
• Dalhousie University
They have submitted an update on the endowment for bursaries (scholarships) for students with disabilities. (See attached.)
• Elevation Scholars
While Bobby was meeting with Scott Lee, he met a young man who will be attending the University of Florida this fall thanks to Elevation Scholars. Attached is a portion of his application to the Elevation Scholars program.
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