HOPE Program Initiative
Kim Jackson-Matthews RISE Scholarship
(R)einvesting (I)n (S)tudent’s (E)ducation
Health & Wellness Advisor
Kim Jackson-Matthews
Advisor, Project EDUCATE | Inspiration Behind the RISE Scholarship
The Kim Jackson-Matthews RISE Scholarship is a direct monetary award provided to
college-bound high school seniors who demonstrate financial need, academic
achievement, and a commitment to giving back to their community. The scholarship is
administered through Project EDUCATE’s HOPE program and is funded entirely
through donations to the organization.
About the Scholarship
Kim Jackson-Matthews RISE Scholarship
(R)einvesting (I)n (S)tudent’s (E)ducation
The Kim Jackson-Matthews RISE Scholarship is a direct monetary award provided to
college-bound high school seniors who demonstrate financial need, academic
achievement, and a commitment to giving back to their community. The scholarship is
administered through Project EDUCATE’s HOPE program and is funded entirely
through donations to the organization.
The Kim Jackson-Matthews RISE Scholarship is a direct monetary award provided to
college-bound high school seniors who demonstrate financial need, academic
achievement, and a commitment to giving back to their community. The scholarship is
administered through Project EDUCATE’s HOPE program and is funded entirely
through donations to the organization.
Scholarship Details
Award
Direct Monetary Grant
Focus Area
Underserved Communities
Requirements
Essay + Financial Need
Eligibility
College-Bound Seniors
Program
HOPE Initiative
Funded By
Community Donations
RISE Scholarship Alumni
Past Recipients
2026 Recipient
Charmaine Brown
She will be attending Southern University of Louisiana in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Her major is Childhood Education.
2026 Recipient
A’Merica Hasan
She will be attending Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans, Louisiana. She will be majoring in English.
2026 Recipient
Recipient Name
University TBD
2026 Recipient
Recipient Name
University TBD
Help Fund the Next RISE Scholar
Every donation to the RISE Scholarship fund directly supports a college-
bound student from an underserved community. Your contribution
changes a life.