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2023 CNN HERO 🎉501c3 providing scholarships, mentoring, mental health support and a support network to CHIPS in college. Founded by @yazziespeaks3.0
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GUESS WHO IS RETURNING BACK TO ScholarCHIPS THIS FALL?! We are elated that one of ScholarCHIPS’ former interns, Miss Jade Gonzalez, is returning to ScholarCHIPS! Jade graduated from Pepperdine University in California in Spring 2025 and is currently pursuing her Master’s in Public Policy. She is going to add so much value to the team and enrich the organization and our mission through her enthusiasm, compassion, positive energy, self-advocacy, creativity, and hard work ethic. Welcome back, Jade! by @scholarchipsfunddc
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#WhereAreTheyWednesday We all need some positive news and black boy joy on our timelines right about now! ScholarCHIPS scholar, Mr. Amir Hood @hoodrichmirr , who is now a graduating senior at Morehouse College has been moving and shaking! He was recently accepted in not one...but two prestigious programs! He has been accepted as an intern in the Fall 2026 Real Estate Private Equity Virtual Internship Program powered by Project Destined! Where he will receive training and hands-on exposure to real estate private equity, strengthening my understanding of financial modeling, valuation, market research, deal analysis, and investment strategy, and learning how investment decisions are made in real-world environments. In addition, Amir has recently been accepted as one of the 2026 Atlanta Dream WNBA Emerging Dreamers! This four-month fellowship will equip these emerging leaders with skills in leadership, storytelling, public speaking, mentorship, community engagement and the philosophy of nonviolence. WE ARE PROUD OF YOU, AMIR! CONGRATULATIONS! #ScholarCHIPS taken in Morehouse College by @scholarchipsfunddc
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18 days ago
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#BlackBoyJoy So many of us are mourning the loss of Nolan Wells and the verdict, but remember…JOY IS RESISTANCE! Let’s continue to keep his precious soul and legacy alive! Here’s some black boy joy brought to us by our scholar, Mr. Joey Mitchell, Mister 1913 at Florida A&M University from his first day of college classes a few weeks ago! #colognechallenge #joyisresistance taken in Florida A&M University by @scholarchipsfunddc
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18 days ago
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#FlashbackFriday I had to dig way back into the archives for this one!I heard that this year is the 20th Anniversary of Black Girls Rock, founded by THE Beverly Bond @djbeverlybond !!! Some of you know in 2012, I had truly incredible opportunity to be featured on Black Girls Rock on BET @bet as a Making A Difference (M.A.D.) Girl, sharing my personal story and mission-driven nonprofit community work by founding @scholarchipsfunddc . I was introduced by the gorgeous @lala 🌟 Years before CNN Heroes and before L’Oreal, it was the Black Girls Rock stage that introduced me to the world!! 🌎 And it was because of this opportunity and exposure that doors opened up for me to share my story in TeenVogue, Black Enterprise and several other incredible, national media platforms! And it wouldn’t have been possible without YOU, my beloved community…because of your daily votes which allowed me to be one of the finalists. 🥹🤗💕 All these years later, and my experience with the Black Girls Rock team was by far one of the best, most exciting and memorable experiences and I am forever grateful 🥹💕 Even years after this moment, many people would still say to me…”You are a Black Girl Who Rocks!!” It was and is so refreshing to see black women celebrated for our inner and outer beauty, our intelligence, our talent, grace, style, and contributions to the culture and to the world! This show, this brand and platform is a part of history! A culture shifter, and truly against the grain in highlighting the beauty and diversity of our culture and uplifting women on a national show, on a globally recognized network and in national media in a positive light…something we still sadly don’t see enough of, and as a result it has become truly transformative and a beloved household name and has inspired millions of girls and women of the diaspora to be their best selves and shine their own lights to transform their communities! I extend my gratitude to you Beverly Bond for having created this incredible platform and movement, for having given me the opportunity, and I congratulate you and your team on 20 years of transforming the culture 🙌🏾🤗 #YazzieSpeaks #BlackGirlsRock #ScholarCHIPS by @scholarchipsfunddc
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23 days ago
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Meet the future! 🌟 From DC to Texas, Florida to New York, our scholars are officially heading to college campuses across the nation! 🎓✈️ We are so incredibly proud of this inspiring group of incoming freshmen, rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors representing 10 different states! Gifts of any size make a massive difference. Whether you can give $15, $150, or $1,500, every dollar provides the scholarships, book awards, and mentorship resources these resilient students need to thrive all the way to graduation. Click the LinkTree in our bio right now to make a life-changing donation, apply to become a mentor, or learn how to get involved! Let’s invest in their futures together. 🙏🏽❤️ #ScholarCHIPS #MeetTheScholars #15for15 #ChildrenofIncarceratedParents #COIPS #CollegeScholarship #Scholarships #CollegeBound #DonateNow #SupportScholars #FundraisingCampaign #InvestInEducation by @scholarchipsfunddc
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✨ Where are they Wednesday!! ✨ Meet Jenessie Rivera, a 2024 ScholarCHIPS Scholar who is making waves both in the classroom and in her community! Jenessie is currently a sophomore at Central Connecticut State University, where she is pursuing her dream major: Graphic Design. 💻✨ When she isn't studying, she is working hard as a receptionist at the New England Farm Workers Council in Hartford, CT. In her role, Jenessie goes above and beyond—taking phone calls and going out on farm visits to connect directly with local farm workers. She helps them tap into vital services, education, and retraining programs during the winter off-season, giving them the tools to learn new skills and unlock new career opportunities. Looking ahead, Jenessie has big dreams for the future. Her ultimate career goal? Becoming a graphic designer for Universal or Disney! We have no doubt her creativity and drive will take her all the way to the top. Join us in celebrating Jenessie and all of her incredible hard work! Please click the LinkTree in our bio right now to make your donation and invest in their futures! 🙏🏽❤️ #ScholarCHIPS #ScholarSpotlight #CCSU #GraphicDesign #FutureDesigner #DisneyDreams #UniversalStudios #WhereAreTheyWednesday #CollegeAccess #ChildrenofIncarceratedParents #15for15 #CollegeScholarship #Scholarships #CollegeBound #DonateNow #SupportScholars #FundraisingCampaign #InvestInEducation by @scholarchipsfunddc
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🎓✨ Thank you to Cohort 15 for celebrating 15 years of impact with the ScholarCHIPS fam! 🎓✨ Friends, if you have been meaning to support ScholarCHIPS and empower children of incarcerated parents, your donation can make an immediate impact today. Gifts of any size make a massive difference—whether you can give 15 cents, 15 dollars, 150 dollars, or 1,500 dollars, every dollar helps provide the scholarships, book awards and resources they need to thrive from freshman year all the way to graduation. 🎓 Please click the LinkTree in our bio right now to make your donation and invest in their futures! 🙏🏽❤️#ScholarCHIPS #15for15 #ChildrenofIncarceratedParents #COIPS #CollegeScholarship #Scholarships #CollegeBound #DonateNow #SupportScholars #FundraisingCampaign #InvestInEducation taken in Washington D. C. by @scholarchipsfunddc
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We are still soaking in everything our amazing keynote speaker @graduateisabel ( Isabel Blazita Coronado ) has said at our award ceremony welcoming our new scholars with wise words! “✨ It’s okay to try new things—explore different internships, change your major, and pivot when you need to. (Trust me, I did it.) ✨ Healing is just as important as earning degrees or collecting accolades. It’s not a destination—it’s a lifelong journey. ✨ Every student is deserving of a grand, beautiful life filled with purpose, joy, and opportunity.” - Isabel Blazita Coronado To learn more about ScholarCHIPS on how to get involved, how to become a mentor and how to donate/invest in the futures of some incredible, deserving college-bound students, please visit our LinkTree in our IG bio. #ScholarCHIPS #CollegeScholarship #ChildrenofIncarceratedParents #scholarships #collegebound #risingfreshman #risingsophomores #risingjuniors #risingseniors by @scholarchipsfunddc
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2 months ago
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#WhereAreTheyWednesday 2015 vs. 2026 On this Wonderful Wednesday, we are lifting up one of ScholarCHIPS All-Star OGs Mr. DeRonte Craig @iamderontecraig ! The first picture below is of Mr. Craig when he first became a ScholarCHIPS scholar at our annual awards ceremony. He had just graduated from high school and was heading into his freshman year at Bowie State University! The second picture is of Mr. Craig 11 years later serving as the MC of ScholarCHIPS’ 15th Annual Awards Ceremony! Mr. Craig is truly thriving! A graduate of both Bowie State University and the University of California Irvine, he is an entrepreneur - founder of his own marketing firm Nine27, the author of a ebook, a certified private pilot, a consultant, and fitness enthusiast! At ScholarCHIPS, we are not the typical scholarship program. We are not a one and done. We are invested in our scholars’ and alumni success LONG-TERM! And our alumni return each year to mentor our younger scholars, give back and pay it forward. We are building a powerful tribe of young people who have overcome the challenges of having an incarcerated parent and so much more. And they are utilizing their education, degrees, skills, charisma, and so much more to literally change their communities and the world! To learn more about ScholarCHIPS on how to get involved, how to become a mentor and how to donate/invest in the futures of some incredible, deserving college-bound students, please visit our LinkTree in our IG bio. by @scholarchipsfunddc
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2 months ago
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Just a few weeks ago, we gathered in DC to welcome our new college scholars into the ScholarCHIPS family from DC, Maryland, New York, Missouri, Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina, Texas, Florida and Arizona! And it’s already that time of year!! Our scholars are headed to their college campuses some as incoming freshman, rising sophomores, juniors and seniors! We are so proud of you! 🎓🎉🎉🎉🎉 To learn more on how to get involved, become a mentor, or donate visit the LinkTree in our bio! #ScholarCHIPS #CollegeScholarship #ChildrenofIncarceratedParents taken in National Press Club by @scholarchipsfunddc
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#Recap YOU JUST HAD TO BE THERE!!! ScholarCHIPS’ 15th Annual Awards Ceremony on July 10, 2026 was one for the books!! A special thanks to our OG @iamderontecraig for MCing the program and to advocate, @graduateisabel for serving as our keynote speaker! 🎤 Many thanks to our incredible alumni who rolled deep to represent and introduce our new scholars!! And a special shout out to our new scholars…Cohort 15 and your loved ones who traveled from near and far to participate in the awards ceremony! Welcome to the family! 🥹🥹🥰❤️🎉🎉🎉 Friends, ScholarCHIPS has officially launched our 15 for 15 campaign. If you have ever wanted or been meaning to support ScholarCHIPS and our scholars along on their college journeys, now is your chance! Please visit the LinkTree in our bio to learn ways that you can support and donate 🙏🏽❤️ #ChildrenofIncarceratedParents #COIPS taken in Washington, DC by @scholarchipsfunddc
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2 months ago
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On this whimsical #WhereAreTheyWednesday, we want to extend a HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to ScholarCHIPS alum, Mick Guile, JD, who this past Spring graduated with honors from the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, and this Fall will be heading to Seattle, Washington to serve at the King County Department of Public Defense! CONGRATULATIONS MICK! We will miss you Mick, but we know Washington is gaining a gem! #ScholarCHIPS by @scholarchipsfunddc
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