Dr. Emma Lerew Scholarship
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
May 31, 2027
243 days left
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Twice a year
- Current deadline
- May 31, 2027
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines each year: March 1 · May 31
From the program guidelines: “Application Period: March 1 - May 31 annually (11:59 PM EDT)”
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Eligible organizations
- Students committed to careers in education
- Students from underserved demographics including single-parent households and families with military backgrounds
Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Other requirements
- Underrepresented and underprivileged backgrounds
- High academic achievement
- Demonstrated passion for community impact
- Geographic Scope: United States (national)
Overview
Focus: Aids students pursuing degrees in Education.
Eligibility:
- Students committed to careers in education
- Underrepresented and underprivileged backgrounds
- High academic achievement
- Demonstrated passion for community impact
- Students from underserved demographics including single-parent households and families with military backgrounds
Geographic Scope: United States (national)
Named After: Dr. Emma Lerew, a lifelong educator who serves as a foundation advisor and namesake of the scholarship.
Background: Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the needs of underrepresented and underprivileged children through education, healthcare, the arts, and youth leadership development. Founded by Louis Hernandez Jr., CEO of Black Dragon Capital℠.
Recent Award Recipients (2023):
- Frida Mugica (Colorado)
Recent Award Recipients (2022):
- Daniela Palacios (New Jersey)
- Karen Arellano-Cruz (Washington)
- Azalea Corral (California)
How to Apply
Application Process
Application Period: March 1 - May 31 annually (11:59 PM EDT)
Application Materials Required:
- Academic transcripts
- Essay/narrative demonstrating commitment to education and community impact
- Information about financial need and background
- Demonstration of academic excellence
Selection Criteria:
- Academic excellence
- Passion for education and community impact
- Financial need assessment
- Alignment with education career goals
Note: Applications are evaluated by expert reviewers from the foundation.
What Louis Hernandez JRS Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 3
- Total given
- $41K
- Median grant
- $10K
- Range
- $7,500–$23K
- By dollars: New York 57%, District of Columbia 43%. Top recipient cities: Washington, DC; Flushing, NY.
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Children's Miracle Network Hospitals · Flushing, NY
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Nab Leadership Foundation · Washington, DC
$7,500
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Education
- Teachers
- Minorities
- Single moms
- Veterans
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