JETER'S LEADERS SCHOLARSHIPS

2016 - Ashley Alba

2015 - Samuel Upson

2014 - Elmer Chavez

2013 - Rashonda Jones

Established in 2016, the UNCF (United Negro College Fund)/Sharlee Jeter Scholarship is a partnership between the Turn 2 Foundation, Inc. and UNCF established in 2008, and is awarded each year to a graduate of the Jeter's Leaders program to attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU). Past UNCF/Sharlee Jeter Scholars have attended prestigious institutions including Spelman College, Howard University and Alabama State University.

"Each year we proudly watch our Jeter's Leaders graduate high school and embark on a new, exciting chapter in their lives, and we are thrilled the UNCF/Sharlee Jeter Scholarship has allowed us to support deserving students in furthering their education," said Sharlee Jeter, president of the Turn 2 Foundation and an alumnus of Spelman College, a historically black college and part of the UNCF network of 37-private HBCUs. "Academic excellence is a cornerstone of our organization, and by permanently endowing our scholarship program we will be able to continue building on the legacy of the Turn 2 Foundation and UNCF well into the future."

"The extreme costs of higher education make a college degree seem unattainable for so many students, but by providing financial support and guidance, we can help their dreams become a reality," said Dr. Michael L. Lomax, UNCF president and CEO. "The Turn 2 Foundation embodies our mission of ensuring that all students have access to a college education, and we are proud to continue our partnership with this organization to create a path toward success for the Jeter's Leaders through permanently endowing our scholarship program."

Initially established as a four-year partnership, The UNCF/Sharlee Jeter Scholarship reflects the commitment of both UNCF and Turn 2 Foundation to fostering academic excellence. In 2012, the partnership was renewed for an additional four years. The endowment will create a vehicle that will impact and fund students in perpetuity.

2020 - Ky'ir Durant

2018 - Morgan Danztler and Kristalyn Billips

2017 - Marc Domingue

2016 - Lauren Thorpe

2015 - Aaron Straker

2014 - Kayla Evans

2009 - Suewayne Burke

2008 - Diandra Davidson

2007 - Jaleesa Diaz

Students inquiring about this scholarship should contact, Director of Programs, Simona Betton, via email at [email protected].