Shawn Carter Foundation
@ShawnCarterSF
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Our mission is to help individuals facing socio-economic hardships further their education at institutions of higher learning.
Joined December 2010
Congratulations to our Co-Founder, Mr. Shawn Carter, for being inducted into the Rock & Roll hall of fame! ๐๐
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Together w/ @beygood, @tiffanyandco and The Carters, we are honored to announce the About Love scholarship. Together, we pledge USD $2M in scholarship funding for students in the arts and creative fields at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
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Friday evening, we gathered to celebrate 20 years of legacy, excellence, and inspiration at the Shawn Carter Foundation Black Tie Gala in New York City. Thanks to the generous support of our beloved community, we raised $20 million for the students, families, and communities of
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Education is Power. Our co-founder Shawn โJAY-Zโ Carter and Jack Dorsey are partnering to fund The Bitcoin Academy, a program for residents of Marcy Houses, in Brooklyn, New York, where Mr. Carter grew up.
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The Shawn Carter Foundation Galaโs online silent auction is now live on Paddle8. Visit to place your bid. #SCFGala
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Happy birthday to our Co-Founder, Mr. Shawn Carter ๐ !
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Tonight, the Shawn Carter Foundation Gala raised $6 Million towards funding post-secondary educational opportunities for future scholars. Thank you to all patrons and supporters for this successful night. #SCFGala
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Wishing our CEO and Co-founder a Happy Birthday ๐ !
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Wishing our Co-Founder, Hon Dr. Gloria Carter, a Happy Birthday ๐๐!
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Wishing a very Happy Birthday to the remarkable Hon. Dr. Gloria Carter, President and Co-founder of the Shawn Carter Foundation!ย Your dedication to education and empowerment is an inspiration to us all. Here's to another year of making a positive impact! ๐ฅณ๐
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On Sunday, May 23, 2021, Ms. Gloria Carter received her honorary doctorate degree from Lincoln University. Congratulations to our CEO and Co-Founder!. Photo courtesy: @LincolnUofPA
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Happy Birthday to our President and Co-founder, Hon Dr. Gloria Carter ๐๐๐ You are an inspiration to us all!
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โIn life, you have to keep showing up.". Shawn โJAY-Zโ Carter receives The Dr. Dre Impact Award at the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards
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Happy Motherโs Day to our co-founder Ms. Carter and to all the incredible women in our lives!
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Today weโre standing with @Rihannaโs @claralionelfdn to give a combined $2 million to the @MayorsFundLA @TheFundforPS @ACLU & @thenyic to support undocumented workers, children of frontline health workers and first responders, and incarcerated, elderly and homeless people.
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Happy Birthday to our Co-Founder, Mr. Shawn Carter. 20 years of legacy, excellence, and inspiration at the Shawn Carter Foundation.
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December 4th. Happy birthday to our Co-Founder, Mr. Shawn Carter.
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Itโs the most wonderful time of the year ๐โค๏ธ. Happy holidays from the Shawn Carter Foundation.
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Hon. Dr. Gloria Carter and @angiemartinez for @BKLYNlibrary #NightInTheLibrary: The Philosophy of Hip-Hop #HipHop50
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The recently announced OTR II scholarship from @BeyGood & @ShawnCarterSF, has officially announced the first recipients, chosen by Boys & Girls Club of America. Congratulations to Orlando senior Keshawn Morgan & Atlanta senior Karissa Jackson! Read more:
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Happy Holidays from the Shawn Carter Foundation!. This season, weโre filled with gratitude, peace, and the joy of giving back. Our Annual Toy Giveaway in Brooklyn, NY, brought holiday cheer to the residents of Marcy Houses and surrounding communities, thanks to our incredible
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Spotted on the #SCFGala Red Carpet: Ms. Gloria Carter, @myfabolouslife, @s10entโs @Normani, @djkhaled
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The Shawn Carter Foundation hosted our Annual Toy Drive in Brooklyn, NY. Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers and partners for helping us bring holiday cheer to the residents of Marcy Houses in Brooklyn and surrounding communities. Happy Holidays! โค๏ธ๐
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Congratulations to our Co-Founder, Hon Dr. Gloria Carter, for receiving the Presidentโs Award from the @brooklynnaacp! ๐๐พ๐ . Pictured: Gloria Carter, MC Marlon Rice, L. Joy Williams, President of the NAACP Brooklyn Chapter, and her daughter.
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"It's imperative that we climb up, but when we climb up, we also lift up." - Hon. Dr. Gloria Carter. #SCF20
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Together with @rihannaโs @ClaraLionelFdn and @jackโs #startsmall, we are co-funding $6.2 million in COVID-19 response grants to 11 organizations in the U.S. and abroad. #pullup
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The Shawn Carter Foundation invites you to explore the Return to Tiffanyยฎ x Beyoncรฉ Collection, benefitting the ABOUT LOVE Scholarship. An ongoing partnership between Tiffany & Co. and the BeyGOOD and Shawn Carter Foundation, the ABOUT LOVE Scholarship Program awards funding to
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To close out #BlackHistoryMonth, we celebrate our founders, Honorable. Dr. Gloria Carter & Mr. Shawn Carter ๐๐๐พ. For 20 years, the Shawn Carter Foundation has opened the doors of education and experiences to those that never thought possible. Now thatโs #BlackExcellence.
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Congrats to all of the recipients of The ย About Love Scholarship ย ๐๐๐!. We couldn't be more proud of all of you!.@BeyGood, @tiffanyandco . cc: @BennettCollege @LincolnUofPA @NorfolkState @UAPBInfo @CentralState87
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Sending love and appreciation to our co-founder, Mr. Carter, and all the amazing dads out there. #fathersday
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For twenty years, The Shawn Carter Foundation has been committed to bridging the opportunity gap that exists across the education system. We ๏ฌrmly believe that nothing should prevent any individual from reaching their highest potential. SCF Scholars represent the very
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Tonight, we join friends, family, and supporters to honor the 20th Anniversary of The Shawn Carter Foundation at our celebratory gala. Access to exclusive experiences & events will be made available with a silent auction, now live on @charitybuzz: Visit
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Happy to partner with @TiffanyAndCo and @BeyGood at the Professional Paths in Luxury Retail Career Session with the About Love HBCU Partnering Schools and scholarship recipients .๐ ๐๐!
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Congratulations to the 46th President and Vice President of The United States of America.
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The Bitcoin Academy is currently focused on Marcy Houses, and hopes to expand to other neighborhoods soon.
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Today, we celebrate the heart and soul behind our mission: our Co-Founder & CEO, Hon. Dr. Gloria Carter. Her words continue to inspire us every day. We are grateful for her leadership, vision, and dedication to lifting others as we climb. Please join us in wishing her a very
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Since its inception #ShawnCarterFoundation has distributed toys in Marcy, BK. This is our 4th year hosting it at @CPNYC06, an organization serving children of incarcerated parents. Over 300 youth & families from the Bed Stuy & Marcy areas received toys & apparel this year.
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Scholarships will be awarded to five small private and select state schools: @LincolnUofPA in Pennsylvania, @Norfolkstate in Virginia, @BennettCollege in North Carolina, @uapbinfo in Arkansas, and @CentralState87 in Ohio.
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Congratulations to our Shawn Carter Foundationโs first class of Dubin Fellows! ๐๐๐ฝ The sky's the limit as you all embark on the beginning of your summer internship working to make a difference on criminal justice cases with Josh Dubin & his team.
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A salute to all of the incredible women in our lives. We are continuously inspired by the dedication and hard work of our Co-Founder Gloria Carter. #internationalwomensday #iwd2019
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10 years strong, since 2012 & we have no plans of stopping ๐ช๐พ. Total social actions taken at @miafest: #CauseVillage powered by @SHEIN_Official โคต๏ธ. Grand total 25.8k! ๐๐พ . We're so grateful for our volunteers & to be part of MIA Fest #CV2022! Thanks to everyone who stopped by.โค๏ธ
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The #SCFGala begins soon ๐Thank you to our presenting sponsor @PUMA and weekend venue host @HardRockHolly
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Unlock your potential with the Shawn Carter Foundation Scholarship. Applications are now open, providing young minds with the opportunity to pursue their dreams and make a positive impact on the world. Let your future soar! Visit to learn more and apply.
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๐ Congratulations to this yearโs About Love Scholarship recipients! Together with @TiffanyAndCo and @beygood, we are proud to support these 63 students from five HBCUs, @LincolnUofPA, @Norfolkstate, @BennettCollege, @uapbinfo, and @CentralState87 as they pursue their dreams in
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โBe a bush if you canโt be a tree. If you canโt be a highway, just be a trail. If you canโt be a sun, be a star. For it isnโt by size that you win or fail. Be the best of whatever you are.โ #MLKDAY
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This #BlackHistoryMonth, join us as we celebrate Black excellence and our HBCU college bus tour partners ๐๐พ . Did you know, our President and co-founder, Hon Dr. Gloria Carter, received her honorary doctorate degree from @LincolnUofPA? ๐. Tune in to learn more! #HBCU
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11 weeks of The Bitcoin Academy classes concluded tonight. Congrats to the students who committed to learning and investing in themselves!
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Thank you to our partners @blocks & @grandststtlment in helping bring holiday cheer with surprise tablets, bicycles, helmets, and more to the youth at Marcy Community Center๐๐!
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Miami was in for a surprise tonight! After one student found out she was receiving the #OTR2 scholarship from @BeyGood and @ShawnCarterSF, @djkhaled announced he was going to match their giving & award another scholarship! Watch the scholars' reactions:
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Excited to announce 15X Grammy Award winning icon @AliciaKeys for an exclusive, one-night only performance on November 16th to benefit the Shawn Carter Foundation. The @hardrockholly pre-sale starts tomorrow, October 4 at 10 am ET, followed by the public on-sale on Saturday.
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Over 400 youth and families received holiday gifts at our annual event with the help of our SCF volunteers and partners! Thank you to the following supporters: @childrenofpromisenyc #Parkwoodentertainment @wavesongianni @casanova_2x @nypd 79th Precinct.๐ท: @CassidySparrow
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Check out more highlights from our Fellowship kickoff event with the fellows, Josh Dubin and his team at DRC.
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Today we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. His dream inspires our work to create opportunities to further higher learning for today's youth and our future.
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This innovative program aims to educate and empower the community, remove some barriers to access, and enable residents to learn more about Bitcoin specifically and financial wellness in general.
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The Shawn Carter Foundation National Scholarship is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 academic year, providing an opportunity for students from diverse backgrounds to achieve their educational goals. Visit to learn more and apply! . Deadline to
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We appreciate @Kevinporterjr and everyone stopping by our Cause Village booth, learning more, and for your generous donations!. Special thanks to our awesome Team @MIAFestival ambassadors for helping out this weekend!
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Weโve collaborated with @eBay to raise funds for students in need. Support by bidding & entering the sweepstakes at
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Celebrating all women everywhere, today and every day. #ChooseToChallenge #IWD #InternationalWomensDay
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We are excited to announce Champions for Financial Legacy (CFFL) @CFFLorg!. In partnership with the Coalition for Equity and Opportunity at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and with support from Toyota, weโre empowering students and underserved communities
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Thank you @marceloclaure for donating your grand prize back to charity! #SCFGala.
I have been invited to participate in @ShawnCarterSF blackjack tournament to benefit his foundation. Siena and Paulina warming up the chairs !!
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.@ShawnCarterSF Bus Tour Powered by @Toyota Introduces New York Tri-State Area Kids To HBCUs And A Sense Of Community. Read more on @Essence:
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Today is #CollegeSigningDay! We congratulate our scholars and everyone committing to a college! Greatness is a process and you have all taken an extraordinary step towards your future!
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The Application will open at each school on Friday, September 10, and close on Sunday, September 26 at 11:59 PM EST. We encourage everyone who is eligible to apply ๐!.
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Going to @MIAFestival this weekend?? Support our scholarship program and HBCU Tour for a chance to win a VIP Meet and Greet with @zhaire_smith and @Kevinporterjr ! Head to for details! #MadeInAmericaFestival.
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Congratulations to the Class of 2018! We hope your endeavors after high school or college lead you to a lifetime of happiness and success! Have a great summer, scholars! To support our future graduates, click the following link to donate:
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During these unprecedented times, we are fully dedicated to helping individuals facing socio-economic hardships further their education at post-secondary institutions. Join us in our mission. Visit the link in our bio to learn more. #GivingTuesday
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Visit Click on Programs and Scholarship Fund to apply!
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Designed in collaboration with Crypto Blockchain Plug, and Black Bitcoin Billionaire, with on-the-ground support from Block and the Shawn Carter Foundation.
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Thank you to everyone at Woodhull Hospital for all that you do for the community!
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We give thanks to our Co-Founders, Board of Directors, and our 2020 family of sponsors, partners, donors & supporters including @PUMA , #startsmall, @Toyota , @RocNation, @therevamaynash, Volunteers, Scholars, Alumni, and most importantly, You!!!
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