The School of Bee Scholarship Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering students to pursue higher education at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) by providing equitable, merit-based scholarships.

Our mission is to break down financial barriers for students, ensuring they can access the life-changing opportunities that HBCUs provide. We do this by awarding $5,000 scholarships to deserving students each year and fostering mentorship connections to help them succeed academically, professionally, and personally.

HBCUs have been cornerstones of Black excellence, leadership, and cultural heritage for generations. These institutions produce some of the nation’s most influential Black leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals. By supporting students at HBCUs, we are investing in the future of Black communities and promoting equity in higher education.

Our scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors who plan to attend an HBCU. More details on eligibility, application requirements, and deadlines can be found on our APPLY page.

We currently have an annual goal of raising $15,000 to provide $5,000 scholarships to 2 students per year while meeting our operational needs. We plan to increase our fundraising goal by 10% annually.

Yes! In addition to financial assistance, we are committed to:

- Mentorship opportunities with various professionals.

- Networking connections with HBCU alumni and business leaders.

- Career and leadership development resources.

Yes! However, due to state charitable solicitation laws, we are currently only able to accept donations from residents of these states:

Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Montana, Nebraska, and Wyoming.

Once our 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status is approved, we will be able to accept donations from all states.

Our IRS 501(c)(3) application is pending approval, so donations may not yet be tax-deductible. Once approved, donations may be retroactively tax-deductible from our formation date. We recommend consulting a tax professional for guidance.

100% of donations go toward funding scholarships, mentorship programs, student support initiatives, and foundation operation expenses. We are committed to transparency and will provide financial reports detailing how funds are allocated upon request.

You can contribute by visiting our DONATE page. If you live outside of the states where we can currently accept donations, we appreciate your patience and look forward to expanding nationwide once our IRS status is finalized.

Even if you’re unable to donate, you can still support our mission by:

Sharing our scholarship opportunities with eligible students.

Becoming a mentor for scholarship recipients.

Spreading awareness about the importance of supporting HBCUs.

Yes! We welcome partnerships with businesses, philanthropic organizations, and community leaders who share our commitment to educational equity and HBCU empowerment. If you're interested, please contact us at admin@schoolofbee.org.

Yes, we are a registered nonprofit in Colorado and are in the process of obtaining 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status from the IRS.

The IRS review process for Form 1023 can take 6 to 12 months. We will update our website and donors once we receive official confirmation.

Stay connected with us by:
📱 Following us on social media – Instagram and LinkedIn
🌍 Visiting our website – We post updates on scholarships, fundraising, and nonprofit status.

Still Have Questions?

If you need more information, please contact us at:

📧 admin@schoolofbee.org
📞 720-930-0064

Thank you for supporting the School of Bee Scholarship Foundation and helping us empower the next generation of Black leaders!