George G. Johnson Scholarship Grant

The George G. Johnson Scholarship Fund, established in 2021, aims to support African American male undergraduates at Wayne State University's Mike Illitch School of Business who are pursuing degrees in accounting or finance. Funded by Mr. George Johnson, an esteemed alumnus and successful entrepreneur, this scholarship reflects a commitment to enhancing educational opportunities and fostering diversity within the field. It stands as a testament to Mr. Johnson's legacy and dedication to empowering future leaders.

The purpose of the George G. Johnson Scholarship Fund is to provide educational scholarships that benefit African American male undergraduate students who have an interest in accounting or finance and who are enrolled full-time at the Mike Illitch School of Business at Wayne State University.
Background
The George G. Johnson Scholarship Fund was established by Mr. George Johnson in 2021 to provide resources to African American undergraduates enrolled in the Illitch School of Business at Wayne State University. An Ilitch School alumnus, Mr. Johnson went on to establish his own firm, George Johnson & Company in 1971. The firm has grown into one of the largest locally established CPA firms in the region with offices in Detroit and Chicago. Mr. Johnson is a member of the Wayne State University Mike Ilitch School of Business Entrepreneurship and Innovation Hall of Fame Class of 2020.