December 2023 Year-End-Review

Dr. Kerwin Scott, Co-Founder

Happy Anniversary, Education Equalizers!

We are celebrating our second year by sharing the growth and opportunities at The Education Equalizer Foundation.

We doubled our number of Education Equalizer Scholars this year while increasing opportunities and programs for middle to high school students. Our collaborations included the City of Gainesville, One Nation One Project, the University of Florida, Santa Fe College, the FAMU National Alumni Association of Gainesville, Greater Bethel AME Church, Florida College Access Network, Project Youthbuild, and many organizations dedicated to helping underserved students access college.

Our Education Equalizer Scholars

The Education Equalizer Foundation College PASS Cohort

We began the summer with generous donations from The Amazing Give powered by The Philanthropy Hub and the North Central Florida Community Foundation.

Our College PASS mentees have received college admittance into some of their top-choice schools. The College PASS program is an in-person mentorship with opportunities to network with area professionals, college tours, college, financial aid application assistance, and much more!

Thus far, 90% of our scholars have already received acceptances to some of the nation’s premier colleges:

Alabama A&M University
Benedict College
Bethune-Cookman University
Clark Atlanta University
Edward Waters University
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Florida Memorial University
Hampton University
Illinois Wesleyan
Jacksonville University
Jackson State University
Miami Dade University
Millikan University
Norfolk State
Nova Southeastern University
Presbyterian College
Shaw University
South Carolina State University
Stetson University
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Valdosta State
Vorhees University
Washington College
Xavier University of Louisiana

More acceptances are coming soon. We will celebrate our scholars during the Million Dollar Scholar Brunch. Save the date for Saturday, April 27 at 11 a.m.

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EEF ONOP Oratorical Competition

The Education Equalizer Foundation oratorical competition funded by One Nation One Project was a powerful platform where young voices resounded with passion, addressing the issue of gun violence. Held at Greater Bethel AME Church on Saturday, August 26, 2023, this event combined expressive performances, heartfelt speeches, and profound essays to inspire unity and community engagement. Participants showcased their talents through expressive song and dance performances, but the heart of the event lay in the oratorical competition. One unforgettable moment was a student conquering anxiety to deliver a moving speech, symbolizing the courage and determination the event aimed to foster.

ACT/SAT Prep

Success by the Numbers

We prepared 8th graders and high school students for their ACT and SAT exams. These exams help students get accepted to college and increase their chances of scholarships.

86+

Students who received ACT/SAT prep

1-10

Students had an increase of 1-10 points after attending our sessions.

36+

Number of tutoring hours provided to students during 2022-23

Florida College Access Network

We hosted a session about the importance of HBCUs during the Florida College Access Network Conference alongside the founder of the Common Black College Application, Mr. Robert Mason.

You became an Education Equalizer!

We grew our Education Equalizer volunteer team.

We onboarded new Board of Directors members, assigned volunteers to manage strategic goals, and oversaw ACT/SAT prep, college preparation success, virtual engagement, and fundraising.

Join the Team

We are just getting started!

The Education Equalizer Foundation is a college preparedness and scholarship community-based organization. We empower middle through high schoolers with the tools they need to get ‘to and through’ college.

Our Mission

A future where any student who wants to go to college is not only able to go to college but is also equipped with the tools to graduate with a successful career and give back to their community.

Our Vision

Remain committed to keeping the needs of students first in all that we do

Transform the lives of our scholars and their families

Inspire our scholars and embolden their self-determination and self-advocacy skills

Provide our scholars with the resources and networks they need to thrive and bring others along with them

Our Guiding Principles

Educate – Graduate – Motivate

Our Top Priorities – Local and National Presence

Priority #1

Provide in-person services to Alachua County middle through high school students by offering the tools they need to prepare for college.

Priority #2

Partner with local Alachua County non-profit organizations that continue the college-going culture.

Priority #3

Allow our scholars to receive the shadowing experiences necessary locally and nationwide to grow their network and assist them with choosing a career.

Priority #4

Provide digital services nationally to support college success during preparation and beyond.